For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,781 students in 53704, WI (there are , serving 513 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 53704, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53704, WI are Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Gompers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53704, WI Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Gompers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #66.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Donald Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Tennyson Ln
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4040
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4040
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1111.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kennedy Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #1212.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53704, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53704, WI include Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Gompers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53704?
14 public schools are located in 53704.
What percentage of students in 53704 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 53704 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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