For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 645 students in Madison, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NC are Huntsville Elementary School and John W Dillard Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sardis Church Road
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
John W Dillard Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, NC include Huntsville Elementary School and John W Dillard Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
2 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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