For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,940 students in 53705, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53705, WI are Shorewood Hills Elementary School, Van Hise Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53705 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53705, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53705, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Van Hise Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Spring Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6602 Inner Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53705, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53705, WI include Shorewood Hills Elementary School, Van Hise Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53705?
7 public elementary schools are located in 53705.
What is the racial composition of students in 53705?
53705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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