Van Hise Elementary

Van Hise Elementary serves 421 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Madison, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking 195th out of 2,112 Wisconsin elementary schools, Van Hise places in the 91st percentile statewide for academic excellence. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 76% of students reaching proficient or above in mathematics and 71% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading.

These impressive results reflect the dedicated work of 27 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Van Hise Elementary is situated in an educated and economically stable community where 76% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood, with a median household income of $79,253 and median home value of $427,400, provides a supportive environment for learning.

While the area maintains relative prosperity, 12% of residents experience poverty, reflecting the diverse socioeconomic landscape that contributes to the school community. The school operates within Madison's large city setting, offering students access to urban educational resources while serving families in this well-established residential area of Dane County.