For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,169 students in Madison, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 106 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Madison, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, 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.
Madison, SD public schools 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 Madison 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Madison, SD (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 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, SD include Madison Elementary - 07, Madison High School - 01 and Madison Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
3 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.