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6 schools in Madison

Connecticut · Public K-12

Madison, Connecticut runs 6 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,374 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Madison

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,374
-400 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Daniel Hand High SchoolHigh09-12751
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate SchoolElementary04-05361
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-03407
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-03314
Neck River Elementary SchoolElementaryM-M·
Walter C. Polson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08541

About Madison

Madison, Connecticut is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,374 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Madison average about 396 students each, 19% meaningfully below the Connecticut norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Madison has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,774 students to 2,374. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 83% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Madison discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Madison, Connecticut?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Madison, with a combined enrollment of about 2,374.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Madison?
Madison has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Madison?
Daniel Hand High School is the largest public school in Madison by enrollment, with approximately 751 students.
What school districts serve Madison?
Madison public schools are operated by Madison School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Madison cover?
Public schools in Madison serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.