Best 53704 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,003 students in 53704, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53704, WI are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Sherman Middle School and Black Hawk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53704, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

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: 31%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 middle schools in 53704, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53704, WI include Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Sherman Middle School and Black Hawk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53704?
5 public middle schools are located in 53704.
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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