Public schools in Madison, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Madison, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,364
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Madison, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,364 students, an average of 473 per school. The largest campus is Madison High School (761 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Avenue School (492).
Every listed school belongs to Madison Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 9% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Madison
Elementary schools in Madison
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue School Madison Public School District | PK–05 | 492 | 10.6:1 | |
| Kings Road School Madison Public School District | KG–05 | 275 | 11.2:1 | |
| Torey J. Sabatini School Madison Public School District | KG–05 | 281 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Junior School Madison Public School District | 06–08 | 555 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School Madison Public School District | 09–12 | 761 | 10.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black2.6%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,364 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,364 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madison?
All listed public schools with an address in Madison belong to Madison Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Madison?
Madison High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madison, with 761 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Madison?
No school with an address in Madison is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madison public schools is 10.9:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Madison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities