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2 schools in MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · 646 students · 1 city

MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs the local public-school system inside Minnesota: 2 K-12 schools serving roughly 646 students, with 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
646
+34 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MinnesotaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
646#229 of 269#8,492 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#229 of 269N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.3:1#58 of 267#3,492 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
49.7%#60 of 269#4,220 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 586 to 646 students (up 10%) and from 42 to 48 full-time teachers (up 14%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
MADELIA ELEMENTARYMadeliaElementaryPK-06352
MADELIA SECONDARYMadeliaHigh07-12294

About MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

As a rural-scale district in Minnesota, MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT instructs 646 students across 2 schools.

In terms of grade levels, MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 323 in this district, meaningfully below the Minnesota typical of 357.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 612 students in SY 2020-21 versus 646 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT run?
MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 646 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MADELIA ELEMENTARY is the largest public school in MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 352 students.
What grade levels does MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.