For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,036 students in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison, WI include Thoreau Elementary School and Cherokee Heights Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Crawford Marlborough Nakoma, Madison?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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