Madison Metropolitan School District
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Wisconsin's capital is built on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, with the Capitol and the University of Wisconsin–Madison at its center.
1856
Established
269,840
Population
53
Public schools
Dane County
County
On The Map
Where the Madison district sits.
Dane County, Wisconsin. Distances below are to the district's main town.
1 mi
The Capitol Square, Madison
as the crow flies
6 mi
Dane County Regional Airport
as the crow flies
7 mi
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as the crow flies
Distances are straight-line (“as the crow flies”), not driving times.
Live Listings
Homes for sale in Madison.
Real-time listings from the MLS, updated around the clock, across the Madison school district.
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A Local's Perspective
Life in Madison.
Madison grew around the Capitol, which sits on a hill in the middle of the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. State Street links the Capitol Square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, and Lake Wingra and the UW Arboretum lie just to the southwest.
The city has neighborhoods of every era, from 19th-century homes near downtown to post-war ranches and newer subdivisions on the far east and west sides. The Beltline curves across the south side, I-39/90/94 runs along the east edge, and the Dane County Regional Airport is on the north side.
The district serves Shorewood Hills and Maple Bluff, along with surrounding towns.
At A Glance
- Established
- 1856
- Population
- 269,840
- County
- Dane County
- School district
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Public schools
- 53
- HOA Norm
- Mixed
Highlights
What defines Madison.
Lakes in the middle of the city
Lake Mendota, Lake Monona and Lake Wingra are all within the city, with public beaches, paths and boat launches around them.
The Capitol Square
The Capitol anchors downtown, and the Dane County Farmers' Market fills the square on Saturday mornings in season.
Bike paths across the city
Trails like the Capital City State Trail and the paths along the lakes and rail corridors connect many neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods
Where to look in Madison.
Downtown
Condominiums and apartments around the Capitol Square, close to State Street and the lakes.
Marquette
A near-east-side neighborhood along Williamson Street, with older homes between the two lakes.
Tenney-Lapham
Older homes near Lake Mendota and Tenney Park, just northeast of downtown.
Vilas & Dudgeon-Monroe
Early 20th-century neighborhoods near Lake Wingra, the zoo and the Arboretum.
Hill Farms
A west-side neighborhood of mid-century homes near University Avenue.
East and west edges
Newer subdivisions, condominiums and townhomes on the city's outer east and west sides.
Lifestyle
Around Madison.
Madison mixes lake life, a university campus and a walkable downtown, with bike paths that reach most of the city.
Dane County Farmers' Market — Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in season.
Howard Temin Lakeshore Path — along Lake Mendota through campus to Picnic Point.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens — gardens and a conservatory on the east shore of Lake Monona.
Henry Vilas Zoo — a free zoo next to Lake Wingra.
Monona Terrace — the lakefront convention center with a public rooftop garden.
Schools
Schools in the Madison district.
Madison Metropolitan School District — 53 public schools.
Elementary
- Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
- César Chávez Elementary School
- Crestwood Elementary School
- Elvehjem Elementary School
- Emerson Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School
- Gompers Elementary School
- Hawthorne Elementary School
- Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School
- Huegel Elementary School
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Lake View Elementary School
- Lapham Elementary School
- Leopold Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Lindbergh Elementary School
- Lori Mann Carey Elementary School
- Lowell Elementary School
- Marquette Elementary School
- Mendota Elementary School
- Midvale Elementary School
- Muir Elementary School
- Olson Elementary School
- Orchard Ridge Elementary School
- Randall Elementary School
- Sandburg Elementary School
- Schenk Elementary School
- Shorewood Hills Elementary School
- Stephens Elementary School
- Thoreau Elementary School
- Van Hise Elementary School
Middle
- Black Hawk Middle School
- Cherokee Heights Middle School
- Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
- Hamilton Middle School
- O'Keeffe Middle School
- Sennett Middle School
- Sherman Middle School
- Spring Harbor Middle School
- Toki Middle School
- Whitehorse Middle School
- James C. Wright Middle School
High
- East High School
- La Follette High School
- Vel Phillips Memorial High School
- West High School
Charter
- Nuestro Mundo Community School
- Badger Rock Middle School
Alternative
- Capital High School
- Shabazz City High School
- Innovative High School
- Innovative and Alternative Middle School
- Metro School
School assignments follow attendance boundaries, which can change and can split a single town. Always confirm the schools for a specific address directly with the district.
HOAs & POAs
Madison HOA norms
Older single-family streets here generally have no association, while condominiums, townhomes and newer planned developments usually do. Dues, rules and what they cover vary by community — ask for the current association documents on any listing you're considering.
New Construction
Building in Madison
New construction in Madison is a mix of downtown and corridor apartments and condominiums plus newer single-family homes and townhomes on the far east and west sides. Close-in neighborhoods are mostly built out, so new homes there are usually infill.
Also In This District
More of the Madison district.
Fitchburg
Fitchburg wraps around Madison's south side, with suburban neighborhoods to the north, open farmland to the south and the Capital City State Trail running through.
Capital City State Trail
The paved state trail crosses Fitchburg and connects to Madison's bike network and the Lake Monona area.
Room to spread out
The southern half of the city is still largely rural, with farms, marshland and conservation parks.
Close to Madison's south side
The Beltline and Verona Road put the west side, downtown and the Epic campus within easy reach.
Keep Exploring
School districts near Madison.
Straight Answers
Madison buyer questions, answered.
Which school district serves Madison?
Most of the city is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District, though some edge areas fall in neighboring districts. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.
Can I get around Madison without a car?
In downtown, on campus and in several close-in neighborhoods, many people walk, bike or take Metro Transit buses, including the bus rapid transit line. Farther out, a car is more common. We're happy to talk through options for any home you're considering.
What kinds of homes are in Madison?
Everything from older homes near downtown and the lakes to mid-century ranches, condominiums, and newer homes and townhomes on the outer east and west sides.
How close is the airport?
The Dane County Regional Airport is on Madison's north side, near the east side neighborhoods and I-39/90/94.
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