For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 303 students in Madison, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Madison, NE is Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, NE (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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NE include Madison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
2 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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