Best 53716 Wisconsin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,804 students in 53716, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53716, WI are Monona Grove High School, Monona Grove Liberal Arts and Lafollette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53716 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53716, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53716 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monona Grove High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53716, WI Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monona Grove High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lafollette High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53716, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53716, WI include Monona Grove High School, Monona Grove Liberal Arts and Lafollette High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53716?
3 public high schools are located in 53716.
What is the racial composition of students in 53716?
53716 public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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