For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,163 students in 53716, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,613 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 53716, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53716, WI are Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Monona Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53716, WI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnequah School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Greenway Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Elvehjem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Monona Grove High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Nuestro Mundo
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Sennett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Lafollette High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
53716, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53716, WI include Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Monona Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in 53716?
8 public schools are located in 53716.
What percentage of students in 53716 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 53716 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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