For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,440 students in 53717, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 425 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 53717, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53717, WI are Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53717 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53717, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53717, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53717, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53717, WI include Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53717?
2 public schools are located in 53717.
What percentage of students in 53717 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 53717 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53717?
53717 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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