For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 646 students in Madelia, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Madelia, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madelia, MN are Madelia Elementary School and Madelia Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madelia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Madelia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madelia, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Madelia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madelia, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Madelia, MN include Madelia Elementary School and Madelia Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Madelia?
2 public schools are located in Madelia.
What percentage of students in Madelia go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Madelia are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madelia?
Madelia public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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