For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Madelia, MN (there are , serving 64 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Madelia, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Madelia, MN are Madelia Elementary School and Madelia Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madelia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Madelia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madelia, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Madelia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madelia, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Madelia, MN include Madelia Elementary School and Madelia Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Madelia?
2 public schools are located in Madelia.
What percentage of students in Madelia go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Madelia are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madelia?
Madelia public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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