For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 616 students in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette are Marquette Elementary School and O'keeffe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Marquette, Madison, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Gr: 3-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison, WI include Marquette Elementary School and O'keeffe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison?
the neighborhood of Marquette, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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