For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,452 students in 53716, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53716, WI are Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Nuestro Mundo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53716, WI include Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Nuestro Mundo.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53716?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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