For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,178 students in 57042, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 57042, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57042, SD are Madison Elementary - 07, Madison High School - 01 and Madison Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57042 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57042, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57042, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary - 07
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Nw 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School - 02
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
57042, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Se 4th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
520 Nw 3rd St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Gr: 3-5 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 6%
514 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Gr: K-2 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57042, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57042, SD include Madison Elementary - 07, Madison High School - 01 and Madison Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57042?
3 public schools are located in 57042.
What percentage of students in 57042 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 57042 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57042?
57042 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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