For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,441 students in 53717, WI (there are , serving 390 private students). 86% 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 Ezekiel Gillespie 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 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53717, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 Ezekiel Gillespie 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?
86% 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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