For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 555 students in Madison, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 71 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Madison, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NE are Madison Elementary School, Madison High School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Madison, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NE include Madison Elementary School, Madison High School and Madison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
5 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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