For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,082 students in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Emerson East are Emerson Elementary School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
East High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI include Emerson Elementary School and East High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison?
the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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