For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,508 students in 53716, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53716, WI are Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnequah School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Greenway Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7677
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Elvehjem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 preschools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53716, WI include Winnequah School, Elvehjem Elementary School and Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53716?
3 public preschools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% 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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