Best 53713 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,683 students in 53713, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53713, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53713 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53713, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53713, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Sequoia Trl
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Leopold Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2602 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1056
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
One City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53713, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53713, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Leopold Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53713?
4 public preschools are located in 53713.
What is the racial composition of students in 53713?
53713 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% 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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