For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 410 students in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Crawford Marlborough Nakoma is Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI include Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison?
the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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