| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Grove Public Schools | Newman Grove | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 219 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | Battle Creek | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 566 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elkhorn Valley Schools | Meadow Grove | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 446 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Norfolk Public Schools | Norfolk | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 4,518 | 12 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Madison Public Schools | Madison | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 543 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 6,292 students across 22 schools. The largest is Norfolk Public Schools with 4,518 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Nebraska
Madison County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Newman Grove Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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