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Madison Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in Madison, NE, 11% of all K-12 students in Madison, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Madison, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Leonard School
St. Leonard School
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students
Catholic
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
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Madison, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
82670 547 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
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Madison, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
71
Students
-33.0% (-35 students) 10-yr
$1,270
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
+9.5% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
71 Students
41,490 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202536191179
202436189172
202337195174
202259198185
202145193180
202045187171
201942191175
201842187172
201742190180
201653189178
201553182167
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% Students of Color
23%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202523%20%34%
202423%21%34%
202325%18%33%
202215%17%33%
202124%17%32%
202023%17%32%
201921%16%31%
201821%16%31%
201713%20%32%
201621%20%32%
201521%20%32%
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0.58
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.580.530.65
20240.580.530.65
20230.530.500.65
20220.510.480.64
20210.530.480.64
20200.530.490.64
20190.480.470.63
20180.480.470.63
20170.320.440.61
20160.360.440.61
20150.360.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20232%2%5%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202520%8%9%
202420%8%9%
202321%6%9%
202210%6%8%
202120%6%9%
202020%6%9%
201919%5%8%
201819%6%8%
201717%5%8%
201617%5%8%
201517%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20233%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%4%7%
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# White Students
41 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
58%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202558%66%52%
202458%66%52%
202365%69%52%
202266%70%54%
202165%70%54%
202065%70%54%
201970%71%56%
201870%70%56%
201781%73%58%
201678%73%58%
201578%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202522%18%26%
202422%18%26%
20239%18%25%
202222%16%25%
202112%16%25%
202012%16%24%
20197%17%24%
20187%16%23%
20163%16%22%
20153%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202311:114:111:1
202215:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202575%42%55%
202475%43%54%
202375%42%54%
202175%43%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,270
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,270$8,078$15,012
2024$1,270$4,884$13,254
2023$1,270$4,861$12,626
2021$1,270$3,977$11,800
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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