For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,379 students in Madison County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, ID are Kershaw Intermediate School, Lincoln Elementary School and Burton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Gr: 3-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Gr: K-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Gr: 10-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Gr: K-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Gr: 4-6 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Gr: 7-9 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: K-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Gr: K-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, ID include Kershaw Intermediate School, Lincoln Elementary School and Burton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
17 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Sugar-salem Junior High School vs. Madison Junior High School, Madison Junior High School vs. Sugar-salem Junior High School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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