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4 schools in Madison

South Dakota · Public K-12

Madison runs 4 public K-12 schools inside South Dakota, with combined enrollment near 1,210 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Madison

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,210
-27 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 87%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Madison Elementary - 07ElementaryKG-05515
Madison High School - 01High09-12384
Madison Middle School - 02Middle06-08270
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04ElementaryKG-0841

About Madison

Madison, South Dakota is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,210 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Madison average about 303 students each, 46% above the South Dakota norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,210 students, held roughly steady from the 1,237 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 83%.

On this page, the community for Madison discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Madison, South Dakota?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Madison, with a combined enrollment of about 1,210.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Madison?
Madison has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Madison?
Madison Elementary - 07 is the largest public school in Madison by enrollment, with approximately 515 students.
What school districts serve Madison?
Madison is served by 2 public school districts, including Madison Central School District 39-2, Chester Area School District 39-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Madison cover?
Public schools in Madison serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.