For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,744 students in 53714, WI (there are , serving 351 private students). 83% 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 38% 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 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53714, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3344 Concord Ave
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Schenk Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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?
83% 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 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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