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Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 71 students in Madison, NE.
100% of private elementary schools in Madison, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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
188 Schools
# Students
71 Students
35,269 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202536188199
202436186192
202337191193
202259191205
202145186201
202045179188
201942183193
201842179190
201742184199
201653183196
201553177183
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% Students of Color
23%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202523%20%33%
202423%20%32%
202325%17%32%
202215%16%32%
202124%16%31%
202023%17%31%
201921%15%31%
201821%15%30%
201713%20%31%
201621%20%31%
201521%20%31%
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0.58
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.580.530.64
20240.580.530.64
20230.530.490.63
20220.510.480.62
20210.530.480.62
20200.530.490.62
20190.480.470.61
20180.480.460.60
20170.320.450.59
20160.360.450.59
20150.360.430.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
838 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20232%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%5%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
2,634 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202520%7%9%
202420%7%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
1,526 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20233%4%8%
20222%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
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# White Students
41 Students
23,169 Students
% White Students
58%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202558%66%55%
202458%65%55%
202365%69%55%
202266%70%57%
202165%70%57%
202065%69%58%
201970%71%59%
201870%71%59%
201781%73%61%
201678%73%61%
201578%74%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
68 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
6,885 Students
% of Others Students
22%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202522%19%22%
202422%20%22%
20239%18%22%
202222%18%22%
202112%18%20%
202012%18%19%
20197%18%20%
20187%17%20%
20163%16%18%
20153%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
2,608 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202510:114:111:1
202410:114:111:1
202311:114:111:1
202215:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202011:114:111:1
201911:115:111:1
201811:114:111:1
201711:114:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
43%

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

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202575%42%54%
202475%43%54%
202375%43%53%
202175%42%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,270
$6,916

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearMadison, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,270$7,106$14,043
2024$1,270$4,508$12,357
2023$1,270$4,436$11,693
2021$1,270$3,554$10,824
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, NE?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, NE is St. Leonard School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madison?
2 private elementary schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private elementary schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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