For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,107 students in Madison, TN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithson Craighead Academy
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
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary 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
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Amqui Elementary 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-6
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Neely's Bend A Lead Public 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
(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
| 428 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stratton Elementary 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
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Middle 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
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Neely's Bend
Charter School
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Grades: 5-8
| 288 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
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 elementary schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, TN include Smithson Craighead Academy, Gateway Elementary School and Amqui Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
8 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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