For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Madison, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, IN are Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, IN include Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
3 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison include: Lydia Middleton Elementary School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School vs. Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School vs. Anderson Elementary School
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