2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Madison Area

Madison Country Day School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WAUNAKEE, WI,

PK, K-12,

36 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The MCDS faculty is truly exceptional -- they bring expertise, passion, and a sincere interest in your student to everything they do. My children have received an outstanding education, but they have....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 451,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Elm Lawn Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 374,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Incredible staff, resources and live support during virtual learning. The teachers are incredible and truly love their jobs..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 332,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Northside Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 412,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Arboretum Elementary School

Waunakee Community School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 430,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Sauk Trail Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have had the pleasure of sending 4 kids through this school. I can honestly say that I am thrilled that they started their academic experience here. The teachers at top rate. The administrative....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 405,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

West Middleton Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 367,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Waunakee Prairie Elementary School

Waunakee Community School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 510,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Waunakee Heritage Elementary School

Waunakee Community School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 472,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Shorewood Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 405,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Verona Area International School

Verona Area School District, WI,

K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My son is a 4th grader at VAIS and often comes home from school saying his day was "awesome!" We chose VAIS for the Mandarin Immersion program but we also love the small school size, outstanding....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 113,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Van Hise Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Van Hise Elementary is a very prestigious school. The teachers there are very nice and helpful. The class size is just right to have a closer connection between teachers and students. There are many....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 422,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Prairie View Elementary School

Oregon School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 376,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

New Century School

Verona Area School District, WI,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 125,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Royal Oaks Elementary School

Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I Go Here. Teachers Are Awesome A+. Excellent Education A+. Diversity A+ It's A Great School A+. District A+. Nice Principal A+. Safe Community A+. GLove It..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 478,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Park Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 253,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Brooklyn Elementary School

Oregon School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 408,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Winnequah School

Monona Grove School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Teachers are very attentive and make sure the understand the tasks, the school communicate well with the parents and everyone is always friendly and help.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 584,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Horizon Elementary School

Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 416,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Randall Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

3-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Sophomore says I was there for two years and Mrs. Spiegel was great but Ms. Vyas wasn't. Thye gave me lots of opportunities to excell, for instance we did NaNoWriMo and other excelled math groups etc..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 333,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Token Springs Elementary

Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 395,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Netherwood Knoll Elementary School

Oregon School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 416,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Eastside Elementary School

Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 445,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Core Knowledge Charter School

Verona Area School District, WI,

K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My two kids go to CKCS in kindergarten and 3rd grade. What we like about the program is that there is clear emphasis on academics. They have homework everyday and it needs to be done. The teachers....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 415,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.

Lowell Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 359,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,