Best 53704 Wisconsin Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,000 students in 53704, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53704, WI are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, East High School and Shabazz-city High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53704 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53704, WI Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 53704, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53704, WI include Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, East High School and Shabazz-city High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53704?
5 public high schools are located in 53704.
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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