For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,358 students in 53711, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53711, WI are Forest Edge Elementary School, Thoreau Elementary School and Huegel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53711 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53711, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53711, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Edge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4848 Brassica Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 835-4600
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 835-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Huegel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6323 Woodington Way
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53711, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53711, WI include Forest Edge Elementary School, Thoreau Elementary School and Huegel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53711?
6 public preschools are located in 53711.
What is the racial composition of students in 53711?
53711 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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