For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford Marlborough Nakoma are Thoreau Elementary School and Cherokee Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Heights Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Cherokee Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-1240
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI include Thoreau Elementary School and Cherokee Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison?
the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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