For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 326 students in 68748, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68748, NE are Madison Elementary School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68748 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68748, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68748, NE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
68748, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 68748, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68748, NE include Madison Elementary School and Madison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68748?
3 public elementary schools are located in 68748.
What is the racial composition of students in 68748?
68748 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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