For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 561 students in 53703, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53703, WI are Metro School, O'keeffe Middle School and Badger Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53703 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53703, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53703, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Innovative And Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Gr: 6-8
53703, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Academy High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Gr: 9-10 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Diploma Completion High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Gr: 11-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Sapar Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Work & Learning High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Gr: 11-12 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53703, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53703, WI include Metro School, O'keeffe Middle School and Badger Rock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53703?
4 public middle schools are located in 53703.
What is the racial composition of students in 53703?
53703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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