For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,878 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 32% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnequah School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Greenway Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Elvehjem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Nuestro Mundo
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Sennett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
Allis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Buckeye Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
53716, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arbor Community School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5208 Mckenna Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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?
7 public elementary schools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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