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Secondary Schools Among the Best
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Why MMSD
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) aims to prepare students for college, career and community. MMSD schools offer personalized learning, a rigorous curriculum, and support for students' social and emotional development.
Ranked #8
For top Pre-K- 12 schools by state**
**According to Homestratospher
Ranked #3
For best cities for working families+
+According to Elevate Data
MMSD + Madison
Growing Together Since 1846
Comprised of 52 schools and 25,000 students, Madison is home to the Madison Metropolitan School District. MMSD is the 2nd largest school district in the state and boast an 88% graduation rate. Whether you 're enrolling your students into one of our exceptional schools or seeking a new career opportunity, Madison offers the MMSD community cutting-edge resources and opportunities that will propel you and your students to new heights.
Why Choose MMSD?
- Personalized learning: MMSD tailors instruction to meet each student's needs.
- Rigorous curriculum: MMSD's curriculum reflects students' interests, languages and cultural identities.
- Early college credit opportunities: MMSD offers a variety of opportunities for students to obtain college credit while in high school.
- Social and emotional skills: MMSD teaches fundamental social and emotional skills.
- Tuition-free kindergarten: MMSD offers tuition-free four-year-old kindergarten in public and private settings.
- Youth-focused arts programs: MMSD students have the opportunity to play a strings instrument as early as 5th grade.
- Digital devices: MMSD integrates digital devices into curriculum for students in grades 5-8 and La Follette High School.
- Online program: MMSD offers a tuition-free online program for students in grades 6-12.
- Community partnerships: MMSD partners with the community to develop strategies that prepare students for college, career and community.
MMSD At A Glance
Ensuring College, Career and Community Readiness
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Elementary Standouts
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Early College Credit Opportunities
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Play a String Instrument
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23 National Merit Scholars
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1 Planetarium
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Testimonials
"MMSD is a place you want to come back to. I'm on my college spring break, and I just got to see my former second grade teacher and play soccer with current elementary students. There's a lot of opportunities too, I was in Early College STEM Academy my junior and senior years of high school, and that was super helpful now that I'm in college."
–Ezra, alumni
"My teachers have been amazing, specifically during my high school experience. They not only challenged me but helped me explore my interests."
– Max, 12th grade, Memorial High School
I love working for MMSD, where I have the opportunity to be a part of a diverse community working with fantastic students and staff, focusing on equity and excellence for all."
–Kristin, Library Media Tech Specialist
Community Support
2024 Referenda
69% of voters voted "yes" to a $100 million operating referendum and 72% voted "yes" to a $507 million facilities referendum.
2020 Referenda
76.4% of voters voted "yes" to a $33 million operating referendum was up by an even wider margin, with 79.6% voting "yes".
Excellence in Action
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Gompers Elementary was named Fittest School at the Madison Bike + Run, where 400+ kids helped raise $12K for area schools to kick off summer!
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MMSD is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of student-athletes Jay Coleman and Hayden Smith, who delivered exceptional performances at the 2025 WIAA State Track & Field Championships.
![first place winners of the Stock Market Game at Memorial High.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749760620/madisonk12wius/yrznwqdzizlr0iwx9xep/memorialstockmarketgame1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749760620/madisonk12wius/yrznwqdzizlr0iwx9xep/memorialstockmarketgame1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749760620/madisonk12wius/yrznwqdzizlr0iwx9xep/memorialstockmarketgame1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749760620/madisonk12wius/yrznwqdzizlr0iwx9xep/memorialstockmarketgame1.png","width":1024}])
Students swept a statewide competition of the Stock Market Game, finishing first and second out of 186 teams—and taking home a cash prize, certificates and a deep knowledge of investing.
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Memorial received the Outstanding Musical Award for the second year in a row with "Something Rotten!" and La Follette's production of "Chicago: Teen Edition" earned students Spirit Awards.
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The annual award honors women who are making lasting change in their communities through leadership, service and social justice.
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Join us in congratulating Lake View Principal Nkaujnou Vang-Vue, East High culinary teacher Emily Sonnemann and West High English teacher Liz Mehls!
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Kate Schedler was recognized by National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN)–Wisconsin for her outstanding work with vulnerable students.
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Adriana Villagomez was named the organization’s “Youth of the Year,” for her youth leadership, public service, academic excellence and contributions to family.
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These outstanding young people were celebrated for their positive impacts on peers, enthusiasm for learning, and dedication to helping others.
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