Schools & Families in Madison
Madison's public schools carry a real, solid regional reputation, anchored by a strong-performing elementary school and a Madison High School that ranks among New Jersey's top 100.
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Learn moreA solid, above-median district overall
The Madison Public School District ranked 85th of New Jersey's 613 school districts (SchoolDigger, 4 of 5 stars) -- a genuinely solid, above-median district within one of the nation's most consistently top-ranked statewide school systems.
Madison High School: a real top-100 New Jersey ranking
Madison High School ranked 77th among New Jersey high schools per U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best High Schools rankings -- a genuine top-100-of-hundreds statewide placement, reported locally as a notable achievement.
A genuinely strong elementary school, and a real within-district spread
Torey J. Sabatini School ranked a genuinely strong 18th of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools, while Central Avenue School ranked 85th -- a real, disclosed spread within Madison's own district worth confirming directly for a specific target address.
Family fit: a real college-town, commuter-suburb profile
Family life in Madison centers on the town's genuine two-university identity (Drew University, FDU Florham), real Midtown Direct commuter-rail access, and a genuinely favorable property-tax rate relative to Morris County and New Jersey's own statewide average -- alongside genuinely elevated housing costs as the entry price.
Key takeaways
- Madison Public School District ranked 85th of 613 NJ districts (SchoolDigger, 4/5 stars).
- Madison High School ranked 77th in New Jersey (U.S. News 2025) -- a real top-100 statewide placement.
- Torey J. Sabatini School ranked 18th of 1,338 NJ elementary schools; Central Avenue School ranked 85th.
- Confirm specific attendance-zone school assignments directly with Madison Public Schools before purchasing.
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