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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

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)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 1,541 students at Lafollette High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

101 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

publicelementaryPK-PK

4711 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53718

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1717 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713

Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

6323 Woodington Way, Madison, WI 53711

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

218 Schenk St, Madison, WI 53714

Southside Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

501 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

702 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716

2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704

401 Maple Ave, Madison, WI 53704

publicelementaryPK-K2

305 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715

5930 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI 53705

221 Meadowlark Dr, Madison, WI 53714

4500 Kennedy Rd, Madison, WI 53704

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1110 Spring Harbor Dr, Madison, WI 53705

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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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