Public schools in Madison, NE
5 open public schools with an address in Madison, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
580
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Madison, NE: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 580 students, an average of 116 per school. The largest campus is Madison Elementary School (248 students).
Madison Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Madison
Elementary schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School Madison Public Schools | PK–05 | 248 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School Madison Public Schools | 06–08 | 115 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Madison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School Madison Public Schools | 09–12 | 162 | 10.1:1 | |
| Northeast NE Juvenile Services Northeast NE Juvenile Services · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Preschool Madison Public Schools | PK–PK | 55 | 27.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24%
- Hispanic67.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (580 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 580 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madison?
Schools with an address in Madison belong to 2 education agencies, led by Madison Public Schools (4 schools), Northeast NE Juvenile Services (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Madison?
Madison High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madison, with 162 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Madison?
No school with an address in Madison is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madison public schools is 12.3:1, similar to the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Madison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nebraska cities