For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,806 students in 53703, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 53703, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53703, WI are Marquette Elementary School, Innovative & Alternative Middle School and Innovative & Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53703 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53703, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53703, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Grades: 3-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Innovative & Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Innovative & Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Capital High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
53703, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
Diploma Completion High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 11-12
| 42 students
Sapar Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Work & Learning High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 11-12
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53703, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53703, WI include Marquette Elementary School, Innovative & Alternative Middle School and Innovative & Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in 53703, WI?
9 public schools are located in 53703, WI.
What percentage of students in 53703, WI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 53703, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53703, WI?
53703, WI public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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