For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 381 students in 53716, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53716, WI are Nuestro Mundo and Monona Grove Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nuestro Mundo
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
53716, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53716, WI include Nuestro Mundo and Monona Grove Liberal Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in 53716?
2 public charter schools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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