For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,899 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 36% 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Amqui Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Anderson Ln
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 612-3678
Gr: PK-7 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Chadwell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Port Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Old Hickory Blvd. West
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1486
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (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
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