For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 436 students in 53717, WI.
The top ranked public elementary school in 53717, WI is Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 53717 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53717, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53717, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle 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
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53717, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53717, WI include Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53717?
1 public elementary schools are located in 53717.
What is the racial composition of students in 53717?
53717 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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