Madison Campus Elementary a K-8 Seventh-day Adventist Christian school exists primarily to guide students into a better understanding of the love of God and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our school is accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation as well as by the Southern Union Conference.
It has been on this site for 100 years providing quality education by caring teachers who see each child as a unique individual created in the image of God.
A new facility of more than 22,000 square feet, including a regulation-size gym, was completed two years ago.
Each year our students rank well above national norms on standardized tests in all the core subjects.
Bible is included in the curriculum as well as art, music, computers, PE, intramural and a comprehensive fitness program.
We consider the education of your child to be of paramount importance and all of us at MCE want to provide this Christ-centered opportunity for your family.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Madison Campus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Seventh-day Adventist campus where students engage, families belong, everybody grows, and Jesus reigns.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Percy T. Magan, educator and medical educator -
- Edson White, founder of the Madison Academy -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Madison Campus Elementary School cost?
Madison Campus Elementary School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Madison Campus Elementary School?
Madison Campus Elementary School famous alumni include: Percy T. Magan, educator and medical educator and Edson White, founder of the Madison Academy.
What is Madison Campus Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Campus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Madison Campus Elementary School?
The application deadline for Madison Campus Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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