For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,960 students in 53713, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 53713, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53713, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and James Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53713 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53713, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53713, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Sequoia Trl
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Leopold Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
James Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1056
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1056
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
One City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Grades: 6-7
| 53 students
53713, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dane County Transition School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2326 S Park St
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53713, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53713, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and James Wright Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53713?
6 public schools are located in 53713.
What percentage of students in 53713 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 53713 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53713?
53713 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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