For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,761 students in Madison, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Madison, TN are Gateway Elementary School, Amqui Elementary School and Chadwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
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 preschools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison, TN include Gateway Elementary School, Amqui Elementary School and Chadwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
4 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Amqui Elementary School, Amqui Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School
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