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
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 2,004 students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
Thoreau Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
10:1
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%
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%
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%
Toki Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5606 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711
0
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Muir Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6602 Inner Dr, Madison, WI 53705
0
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Wisconsin Center
publichighK-12
317 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mendota Mental Health Institution
publichighK-12
301 Troy Dr, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
charter schoolhighPK-12
1802 Pankratz St, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
210
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Leopold Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2602 Post Rd, Madison, WI 53713
0
Rating
Students
626
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mendota Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4002 School Rd, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schenk Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
230 Schenk St, Madison, WI 53714
0
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
publichighGrade 9-12
201 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717
0
Rating
Students
2,004
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elvehjem Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5106 Academy Dr, Madison, WI 53716
0
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lake View Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1802 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sandburg Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4114 Donald Dr, Madison, WI 53704
0
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephens Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
120 S Rosa Rd, Madison, WI 53705
0
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marquette Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
1501 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
0
Rating
Students
169
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.
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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.