Our goal is to provide valuable information about our schools. Madelia is located on the Watonwan River in south central Minnesota. Located 100 miles southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area at the intersections of Minnesota Highway 15 and 60, Madelia is easily accessible from all parts of the state and midwest region.The Madelia Public Schools consist of two schools: Madelia Elementary (Grades PreK-6) and Madelia High School (Grades 7-12).
The purpose of St. James Public Schools is to help individuals acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitude toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning, and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling lives in a complex and changing society.