Central Avenue School
MADISON, NJ · Madison Public School District · Grades PK-5
160th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Central Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Avenue School 160th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Central Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 221 students tested
Central Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 67.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 16.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 5.8% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Central Avenue School
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 07940 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Torey J. Sabatini SchoolMadison Public School District · 0.9 mi away49th of 1,324
ELA 88% · Math 78% - 8Kings Road SchoolMadison Public School District · 1 mi away328th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 61% - –Briarwood SchoolFlorham Park School District · 1.9 mi away
- 10Milton Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 2 mi away9th of 1,324
ELA 89% · Math 89% - 9Brooklake SchoolFlorham Park School District · 2 mi away264th of 1,324
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 9Washington Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 2.1 mi away174th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 79% - 9Southern Boulevard SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 2.1 mi away253rd of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 75% - 10Lafayette Avenue SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 2.2 mi away102nd of 1,324
ELA 77% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Avenue School in?
Central Avenue School is part of the Madison Public School District district in MADISON, New Jersey.
Is Central Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Avenue School 160th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Avenue School?
White 67%, Hispanic 17%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 6% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07940 is $1.07M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.