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Best 53714 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,751 students in 53714, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 263 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53714, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53714, WI are Kennedy Elementary School, Whitehorse Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53714 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53714, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53714, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3344 Concord Ave
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Schenk Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53714, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53714, WI include Kennedy Elementary School, Whitehorse Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53714?
4 public schools are located in 53714.
What percentage of students in 53714 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53714 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53714?
53714 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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