For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,466 students in Madison, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 901 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Madison, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NJ are Torey J. Sabatini School, Kings Road School and Central Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torey J. Sabatini School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Central Avenue School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Ridgedale Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Junior School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NJ include Torey J. Sabatini School, Kings Road School and Central Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
5 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison include: Kings Road School vs. Central Avenue School, Torey J. Sabatini School vs. Central Avenue School, Central Avenue School vs. Torey J. Sabatini School
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