For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,743 students in Madison, TN (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,668 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Madison, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison, TN are Smithson Craighead Academy, Gateway Elementary School and Amqui Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Amqui Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Anderson Ln
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Chadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Port Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stratton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Old Hickory Blvd. West
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Madison, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Smithson-craighead Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-1200
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, TN include Smithson Craighead Academy, Gateway Elementary School and Amqui Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
7 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison include: Madison Middle School vs. Neely's Bend A Lead Public School, Neely's Bend A Lead Public School vs. Madison Middle School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Amqui Elementary School
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