For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 507 students in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Tenney Lapham are Innovative And Alternative Middle School, Innovative High School and Capital High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovative And Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Innovative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Capital High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3802 Regent St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison, WI include Innovative And Alternative Middle School, Innovative High School and Capital High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison?
the neighborhood of Tenney Lapham, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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