For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,027 students in 53703, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53703, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53703, WI are Marquette Elementary School, Innovative High School and Metro 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 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53703, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53703, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Gr: 3-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Innovative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Innovative And Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 High School and Metro School.
How many public schools are located in 53703?
7 public schools are located in 53703.
What percentage of students in 53703 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53703 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53703?
53703 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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