Best 53713 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 344 students in 53713, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 53713, WI is James Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53713 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53713, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53713, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53713, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53713, WI include James Wright Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53713?
2 public middle schools are located in 53713.
What is the racial composition of students in 53713?
53713 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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