For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,434 students in 53716, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,542 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 53716, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53716, WI are Nuestro Mundo, Winnequah School and Monona Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nuestro Mundo
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Winnequah School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Greenway Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Monona Grove High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #44.
Elvehjem Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Lafollette High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,532 students
Rank: #88.
Sennett Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Allis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Buckeye Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
53716, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arbor Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5208 Mckenna Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53716, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53716, WI include Nuestro Mundo, Winnequah School and Monona Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in 53716, WI?
9 public schools are located in 53716, WI.
What percentage of students in 53716, WI go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 53716, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53716, WI?
53716, WI public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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