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Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,772 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 45% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Gr: 4-6 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Gr: PK-2 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Online Elementary School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 4-6 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sugar-salem Online
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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?
13 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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