What types of schools are available in Madison, Wisconsin?

Madison, Wisconsin offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Madison, Wisconsin

Q: How many schools are in Madison, Wisconsin?

There are 54 schools in Madison, Wisconsin, serving 24,611 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Madison?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Madison, Wisconsin, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 54 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

24,611

Total Students

Across Madison

10.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

54 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,643 students at East High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Orchard Ridge Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5602 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711

3802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705

4747 Waukesha St, Madison, WI 53705

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704

3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711

Cesar Chavez Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3502 Maple Grove Dr, Madison, WI 53719

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4801 Waukesha St, Madison, WI 53705

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1610 Ruskin St, Madison, WI 53704

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

509 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

1502 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704

2601 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI 53711

publicelementaryPK-K2

1045 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703

1045 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

502 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716

1601 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704

publicelementaryPK-K2

502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI 53711

115 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703

Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716

2222 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

510 S Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Madison

Madison, Wisconsin is home to 54 schools serving over 24,611 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison, Wisconsin?

There are 54 schools in Madison, serving 24,611 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Madison?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Madison include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Madison?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Madison is 10.6:1.

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