For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 555 students in 68748, NE (there are , serving 71 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 68748, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68748, NE are Madison Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68748 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68748, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68748, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
68748, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68748, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68748, NE include Madison Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Madison High School.
How many public schools are located in 68748?
5 public schools are located in 68748.
What percentage of students in 68748 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 68748 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68748?
68748 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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