For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,147 students in Madison, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 91% 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 38% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Madison, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Nw 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Madison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Se 4th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
520 Nw 3rd St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Grades: 3-5
| 212 students
514 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-2
| 254 students
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?
91% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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