For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,951 students in 53704, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 467 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 53704, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53704, WI are Lowell Elementary School, Shabazz-city High School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53704, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #55.
Isthmus Montessori Public
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: PK-11
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Gompers Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Donald Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Tennyson Ln
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4040
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4040
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1212.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kennedy Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53704, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53704, WI include Lowell Elementary School, Shabazz-city High School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53704, WI?
14 public schools are located in 53704, WI.
What percentage of students in 53704, WI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 53704, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53704, WI?
53704, WI public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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