For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,925 students in 53704, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53704, WI are Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53704 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53704, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53704, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Gompers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Donald Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kennedy Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53704, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53704, WI include Lowell Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public.
How many public preschools are located in 53704?
7 public preschools are located in 53704.
What is the racial composition of students in 53704?
53704 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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