For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 498 students in Madison, NJ. The top-ranked public preschool in Madison, NJ is Central Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Avenue School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NJ include Central Avenue School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
1 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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