Best Schools in Madison, SD
Madison, SD has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,598 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Madison meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison, SD
The top high schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Madison High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison, SD
The top middle schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Madison Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison, SD
The top elementary schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Central School District 39-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
2. Chester Elementary -02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
3. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
4. St Thomas School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison, SD has a total population of 7,099 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison, SD
How many schools are in Madison, SD?
Madison, SD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,598 students in total.
How do schools in Madison perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Madison score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Madison meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Madison
4 of 4 schools in Madison carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Madison. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.