For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,664 students in 53703, WI (there are , serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 53703, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53703, WI are Marquette Elementary School, Innovative And Alternative Middle School and Innovative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53703 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53703, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53703, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Grades: 3-5
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Innovative And Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Innovative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
53703, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
Diploma Completion High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 11-12
| 42 students
Sapar Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Work & Learning High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 11-12
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53703, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53703, WI include Marquette Elementary School, Innovative And Alternative Middle School and Innovative High School.
How many public schools are located in 53703?
8 public schools are located in 53703.
What percentage of students in 53703 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 53703 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53703?
53703 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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