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Best 53704 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,685 students in 53704, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 437 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 53704, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53704, WI are Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53704, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Gompers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4114 Donald Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Tennyson Ln
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4040
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Kennedy Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53704, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53704, WI include Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public.
How many public schools are located in 53704?
14 public schools are located in 53704.
What percentage of students in 53704 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 53704 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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