For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 3,256 students in Madison County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Gr: PK-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Gr: 5-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
15 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison County include: Bel Air Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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