Best 53711 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,294 students in 53711, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53711, WI are Forest Edge Elementary School, Thoreau Elementary School and Huegel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53711 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53711, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53711, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Edge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4848 Brassica Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 835-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Huegel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5602 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6323 Woodington Way
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 53711, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53711, WI include Forest Edge Elementary School, Thoreau Elementary School and Huegel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53711?
6 public preschools are located in 53711.
What is the racial composition of students in 53711?
53711 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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