For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 303 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison, WI.
The top ranked public school in Hawthorne is Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3344 Concord Ave
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison, WI include Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison?
the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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