For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 664 students in 53716, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53716, WI are Sennett Middle School and Monona Grove Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53716, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sennett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 578 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 middle schools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53716, WI include Sennett Middle School and Monona Grove Liberal Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 53716?
2 public middle schools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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