For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,003 students in 53704, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53704, WI are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Sherman Middle School and Black Hawk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53704, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
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: #22.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | 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: 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 middle schools in 53704, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53704, WI include Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Sherman Middle School and Black Hawk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53704?
5 public middle schools are located in 53704.
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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