For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,588 students in Madison, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, CT are J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School and Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
331 Copse Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6460
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6460
Grades: K-3
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
980 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Grades: 4-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
982 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6440
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6440
Grades: K-3
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Walter C. Polson Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Madison, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 School St.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Grades: 1-4
| 374 students
20 Island Ave.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6450
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6450
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Town Campus Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Campus Dr.
Madison, CT 06433
(203) 245-1078
Madison, CT 06433
(203) 245-1078
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, CT include J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School and Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
4 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison include: Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School vs. J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School vs. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
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