For the 2026 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, Whitehorse Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary 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 21% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53714, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Schenk Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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, Whitehorse Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary 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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