Wisconsin›Dane County›Madison
Best Schools in Madison, Wisconsin
Compare 54 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
54
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
24,611
Total Students
Across Madison
10.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
54 schools found
Orchard Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5602 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Capital High
publichighGrade 9-12
3802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705
0
Rating
Students
129
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Van Hise Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4747 Waukesha St, Madison, WI 53705
0
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Black Hawk Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thoreau Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cesar Chavez Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3502 Maple Grove Dr, Madison, WI 53719
0
Rating
Students
631
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hamilton Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4801 Waukesha St, Madison, WI 53705
0
Rating
Students
790
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sherman Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1610 Ruskin St, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Badger Rock Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
509 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
0
Rating
Students
92
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gompers Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1502 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Huegel Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2601 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lapham Elementary
publicelementaryPK-K2
1045 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
0
Rating
Students
182
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Innovative High
publichighGrade 9-12
1045 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
0
Rating
Students
138
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sennett Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
502 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716
0
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shabazz-City High
publichighGrade 9-12
1601 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
106
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Midvale Elementary
publicelementaryPK-K2
502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Metro School
publichighGrade 4-12
115 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703
0
Rating
Students
12
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716
0
Rating
Students
462
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
East High
publichighGrade 9-12
2222 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
1,643
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
O'Keeffe Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
510 S Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703
0
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)19
Moderate (15-20:1)1
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,643 students at East High
- Best ratio: 2:1
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?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Madison?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Madison is 10.6:1.