Top 10 Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,229 students in Madison County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, ID are Kershaw Intermediate School, Lincoln Elementary School and Burton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Grades: 4-6
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Grades: K-4
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Hibbard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Online Elementary School
Magnet School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sugar-salem Online
Magnet School
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: K-12
| 314 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, ID

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Grades: K-4
| 116 students
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Grades: K-4
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, ID include Kershaw Intermediate School, Lincoln Elementary School and Burton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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