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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,340 students in Madison County, NE (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,679 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Madison County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Gr: PK-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Gr: 5-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Elkhorn Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Gr: 7-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Little Panthers Preschool
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Gr: PK | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Preschool
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
24 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Bel Air Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School

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