For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,869 students in Madison, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, TN are Gateway Elementary School, Smithson Craighead Academy 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Amqui Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Anderson Ln
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Gr: PK-7 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Chadwell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Port Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Old Hickory Blvd. West
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Madison, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, TN include Gateway Elementary School, Smithson Craighead Academy and Amqui Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
7 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Amqui Elementary School, Amqui Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School
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