Madison generally has high quality schools likely due to high level of community education and proximity to a major university.  Quite a few schools are rated as National Schools of Excellence.

There are four public high schools which are fed by the elementary and middle schools.  Elementary includes grades K-5.  Middle school includes grades 6-8.  High school includes grades 9-12.  The high schools and feeder schools are located in the following geographic areas. 

James Madison Memorial High: West side and far west side

West High School: West side and central

East High School: East side and NE

La Follette High School: East side and SE

Link to Madison Metropolitan School District homepage.

Link to great information about the district.

Link to district map.

Link to Great Schools comparison website.

Due to close proximity of the towns of Fitchburg and Middleton (directly adjacent to Madison) the following school districts may require research:

Link to Middleton-Cross Plains school district website.

Link to Fitchburg/Verona school district.  Fitchburg does not have its own school district but utilizes Verona schools.