For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,027 students in 53713, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 53713, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and James Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53713 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53713, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53713, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Sequoia Trl
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Leopold Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
James Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1056
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1056
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
One City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53713, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53713, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and James Wright Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53713?
6 public schools are located in 53713.
What is the racial composition of students in 53713?
53713 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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