Madison Public Schools, Nebraska

Madison Public Schools is a unified school district in Madison County and Stanton County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,998 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 202 sq mi (524 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,998 ± 317
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Madison County87% of the district’s landStanton County11% of the district’s land
Land area
202 sq mi (524 km²)
Median household income
$73,456 ± $8,719
Median home value
$160,900 ± $11,435
Water area
0.31 sq mi (0.81 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3173230
Coordinates (central point)
41.822875, -97.493458

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 Madison Public Schools, largest first

  1. Madison (city)2,079 people
  2. Union Precinct273 people
  3. Madison Precinct187 people
  4. Fairview Precinct127 people
  5. Green Garden Precinct108 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. Humphrey Public Schools10 mi south
  2. Battle Creek Public Schools12 mi northwest
  3. Leigh Community Schools14 mi southeast
  4. Newman Grove Public Schools15 mi west
  5. Stanton Community Schools17 mi northeast
  6. Norfolk Public Schools17 mi north
  7. Lakeview Community Schools20 mi south
  8. Elkhorn Valley Schools21 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Madison Public Schools. 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 Madison Public Schools before you rely on it.

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