For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,293 students in Madison County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Gr: 7-8 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: 6-12
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83120 Hwy 45 Box 102
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Gr: PK
83251 539th Ave
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Envisions Level Iii School Prg (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Gr: PK-5
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Gr: PK-3
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Gr: PK-5
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
4207 S First St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 Eisenhower
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
7 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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