Best 53705 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,485 students in 53705, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53705, WI are Shorewood Hills Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53705 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53705, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53705, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6602 Inner Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53705, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53705, WI include Shorewood Hills Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School and Stephens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53705?
4 public preschools are located in 53705.
What is the racial composition of students in 53705?
53705 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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