Public schools in Madison, TN
7 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
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,069
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Madison, TN: 6 elementary, 1 middle. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,069 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Amqui Elementary School (626 students).
Every listed school belongs to Metro Nashville Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Madison
Elementary schools in Madison
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amqui Elementary School Metro Nashville Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 626 | — | |
| Chadwell Elementary School Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | — | |
| Gateway Elementary School Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–05 | 317 | — | |
| Neely's Bend Elementary School Metro Nashville Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 491 | — | |
| Smithson Craighead Academy Metro Nashville Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 319 | — | |
| Stratton Elementary School Metro Nashville Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | — |
Middle schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School Metro Nashville Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 360 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic48.7%
- Black36.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,069 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 6 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 3,069 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 Metro Nashville Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Madison?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Madison are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Smithson Craighead Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
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.
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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 Tennessee cities