For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 993 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 55% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Grades: PK-4
| 204 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Madison, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
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 10% 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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