Best Sherman Village Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sherman Village are Gompers Elementary School and Black Hawk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and 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 Sherman Village, Madison, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gompers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison, WI include Gompers Elementary School and Black Hawk Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison?
the neighborhood of Sherman Village, Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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