For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 280 students in Madison, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, MN are Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 4th St
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Gr: 5-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, MN include Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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