For the 2025 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 48% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Grades: 4-6
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Grades: PK-2
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Grades: K-4
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: K-12
| 570 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Grades: K-4
| 116 students
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
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 27% (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: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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