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Schools in Madison · Madison Borough School District

Madison’s public schools outscore 84% of New Jersey districts

In Madison, 67% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Madison, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#52of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
73%
▲ 24 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
67%
▲ 32 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 4 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.6K
▼ 6% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.8
NJ 11.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
8
2,364 students on the public path
In brief

Madison’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 73% and math 67% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,598 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Madison Junior School, then Madison High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Vincent Martyr School (private), Madison Montessori School (private) and Rainbow Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Madison’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 84% of New Jersey school districts, #52 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (264)Better than 85%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,292 test results and a graduating class of 215 could put Madison anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Madison’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,302 in math, 1,283 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Madison, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Madison Junior SchoolMadison Borough School DistrictA
9–12Madison High SchoolMadison Borough School DistrictA

Madison’s public schools are run by Madison Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Madison Borough School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,364 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 10.8 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$26,598NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading73%
State average 48.6% · 1283 students tested
Math67%
State average 35.5% · 1302 students tested

Madison vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Madison’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MadisonA−Madison Borough
Florham ParkAFlorham Park Borough PK–8 · Hanover Park Regional 9–12
Chatham—The Chathams

Every school in Madison

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Madisonby address
Central Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
492 students11:1Rate it →
Torey J. Sabatini School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
281 students10:1Rate it →
Kings Road School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
275 students11:1Rate it →
Madison Junior School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
555 students11:1Rate it →
Madison High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
761 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Vincent Martyr School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
459 students14:1Rate it →
Madison Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
59 students10:1Rate it →
Rainbow Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
34 studentsRate it →

Questions about Madison’s schools

Are Madison’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Madison children attend outscore 84% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #52 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Madison in?

Madison Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,364 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Madison kids go to high school?

Madison High School, with 761 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Madison’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Madison Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Madison spend per student?

$26,598 in Madison Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Madison?

Yes: St. Vincent Martyr School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 459 students), Madison Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 59 students) and Rainbow Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 34 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.