Madelia Public School District, Minnesota

Madelia Public School District is a unified school district in Watonwan County, Blue Earth County, and Brown County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,428 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 145 sq mi (376 km²) of land.

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Madelia Public School District in Minnesota
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Madelia Public School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,428 ± 213
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Watonwan County62% of the district’s landBlue Earth County27% of the district’s landBrown County12% of the district’s land
Land area
145 sq mi (376 km²)
Median household income
$76,696 ± $7,315
Median home value
$189,300 ± $12,685
Water area
1.76 sq mi (4.56 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2718570
Coordinates (central point)
44.043959, -94.414206

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Madelia Public School District, largest first

  1. Madelia (city)2,327 people
  2. Madelia Township334 people
  3. Fieldon Township207 people
  4. Ceresco Township138 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial11 mi east
  2. St. James Public School District12 mi west
  3. Truman Public School District14 mi south
  4. New Ulm Public School District17 mi north
  5. Maple River School District23 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Madelia Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Madelia Public School District before you rely on it.

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