For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Madison, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, SD are Madison Elementary - 07 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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 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 elementary schools in Madison, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, SD include Madison Elementary - 07 and Madison Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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