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Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary is one of the highest-rated elementary schools in RBUSD, serving the Mackay Lane neighborhood of North Redondo Beach. The school's SOAR values guide its culture of academic excellence and community.

Grades

TK–5

Enrollment

476

GreatSchools

9/10

Type

Traditional

Contact & Location

How to reach Madison Elementary

Address

2200 Mackay Lane

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

North Redondo Beach (Mackay Lane area)

Phone

(310) 798-8623

Fax: (310) 798-3923

Principal

Denine Hollow

dhollow@rbusd.org

Website

madison.rbusd.org

Programs & Academics

What Madison Elementary offers

  • ·SOAR character program (Safe, Open-Minded, Accountable, Respectful)
  • ·GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
  • ·PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
  • ·After-school enrichment programs
  • ·Art and music instruction

Awards & Recognition

Honors

  • U.S. Department of Education Gold Ribbon School
  • California Distinguished School
  • U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Key Highlights

What makes Madison Elementary stand out

  • 9/10 GreatSchools rating — among the highest in the district
  • SOAR values create a strong school culture
  • Principal Denine Hollow is a former Madison teacher (2004–2016), returned to RBUSD in 2018

District

Part of RBUSD

Madison Elementary School is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, which serves 9,484 students across 12 schools. RBUSD is ranked #5 in California by Niche. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D..

After 5th grade, Madison Elementarystudents move on to one of RBUSD's two middle schools — Adams or Parras — based on neighborhood boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What is Madison Elementary's GreatSchools rating?
Madison Elementary has an outstanding 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, tying with Birney and Tulita as the highest-rated elementary schools in RBUSD.
What does SOAR stand for at Madison Elementary?
SOAR stands for Safe, Open-Minded, Accountable, and Respectful. It's Madison Elementary's character framework that shapes school culture and student expectations.
Where is Madison Elementary located?
Madison Elementary is at 2200 Mackay Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, in the North Redondo Beach area.