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Madison ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,668 students in Madison, TN, 37% of all K-12 students in Madison, TN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Madison, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Madison ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Goodpasture Christian School
Goodpasture Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
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Map of Madison Academy
Madison Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Seventh Day Adventist
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
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Map of Madison Campus Elementary School
Madison Campus Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
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Map of Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1225 Gallatin Pike S
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-1491
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Madison, TN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,668
Students
-6.2% (-110 students) 10-yr
$11,560
Avg. Tuition
+23.9% (+$2,232) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-39.1% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (TN)
# Schools
5 Schools
605 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMadison, TN Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20166
20154
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# Students
1,668 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025334203179
2024334197172
2023318196174
2022336210185
2021336202180
2020336190171
2019332187175
2018332181172
2017331190180
2016282184178
2015445174167
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% Students of Color
14%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202514%20%34%
202414%20%34%
202322%19%33%
202211%20%33%
202111%20%32%
202011%19%32%
201910%20%31%
20189%19%31%
201734%21%32%
201631%21%32%
201523%20%32%
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0.37
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.370.560.65
20240.370.560.65
20230.310.540.65
20220.240.530.64
20210.240.520.64
20200.240.520.64
20190.210.500.63
20180.210.500.63
20170.200.470.61
20160.210.460.61
20150.210.450.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
85 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%6%7%
20243%7%7%
20235%6%8%
20226%7%7%
20216%7%7%
20206%7%8%
20196%7%7%
20186%7%7%
20175%7%7%
20165%7%7%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
1,365 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
78%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202578%61%52%
202478%61%52%
202383%62%52%
202287%64%54%
202187%65%54%
202087%66%54%
201989%68%56%
201889%68%56%
201790%71%58%
201689%71%58%
201589%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
198 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%26%26%
202411%25%26%
20236%26%25%
20223%24%25%
20213%23%25%
20203%22%24%
20192%20%24%
20182%19%23%
20172%18%22%
20163%17%22%
20154%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
153 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202539%54%55%
202439%54%54%
202339%55%54%
202247%55%54%
202147%53%54%
202047%52%54%
201947%52%53%
201847%53%53%
201747%51%53%
201647%51%52%
201547%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025161515
2024161515
2023161515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121415
2015121415
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025242626
2024242626
2023242626
2022242626
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,560
$13,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$11,560$13,484$15,012
2024$12,841$11,729$13,254
2023$12,585$10,860$12,626
2022$9,328$10,528$12,187
2021$9,328$10,285$11,800
2020$9,328$10,020$11,512
2019$9,328$9,588$11,293
2018$9,328$9,538$11,017
2017$9,328$8,676$10,708
2016$9,328$8,511$10,356
2015$9,328$8,472$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, TN include Madison Academy, Madison Nazarene Christian Academy, and Goodpasture Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
5 private schools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private schools in Madison?
Madison private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Church of Christ).

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