For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in Madison, NE (there are , serving 555 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Madison, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Madison, NE is St. Leonard School.
100% of private schools in Madison, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Madison ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
Madison, Nebraska ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
82670 547 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, NE is St. Leonard School.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
2 private schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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