For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,744 students in 53714, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53714, WI are Kennedy Elementary School, Schenk Elementary School and Whitehorse Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53714 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53714, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53714, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Schenk Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3344 Concord Ave
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53714, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53714, WI include Kennedy Elementary School, Schenk Elementary School and Whitehorse Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53714?
4 public elementary schools are located in 53714.
What is the racial composition of students in 53714?
53714 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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