For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 988 students in Madison, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Madison, TN are Smithson Craighead Academy and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter 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.
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: 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 charter schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Madison, TN include Smithson Craighead Academy and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in Madison?
3 public charter schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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