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Discover Our School Communities
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is comprised of 52 schools and serves over 25,000 students, making it the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. The district boasts an 87% graduation rate and is dedicated to ensuring student success.
MMSD is organized into four attendance areas: the East Attendance Area, La Follette Attendance Area, Memorial Attendance Area, and West Attendance Area. Each attendance area offers unique opportunities designed to support student learning and development, with the shared goal of preparing every student to be college, career and future ready.
Whether you are enrolling your student in one of our exceptional schools or exploring a new career opportunity, MMSD and the city of Madison offers many resources and opportunities to help you and your student thrive.
Four Attendance Areas. One Purpose.
Eastside Pride
The East attendance area serves a vibrant, diverse community where schools reflect the area's creative, inclusive spirit by celebrating individuality and preparing students to thrive as engaged citizens.
La Follette Lancer Pride
The La Follette attendance area, spanning Madison and nearby communities, blends suburban charm and natural beauty with strong community pride, where La Follette High School fosters academic success, leadership, and a legacy of “Lancer Pride.”
The Memorial Way
The Vel Phillips Memorial attendance area blends natural beauty, rich community history, and a commitment to academic and personal excellence, inspiring students to embrace learning, make good decisions, and contribute positively to society.
West - A Tradition of Excellence
The West attendance area combines suburban charm with proximity to downtown and UW–Madison, offering top-ranked schools, strong community spirit, and a vibrant environment that nurtures academic excellence and future leaders.
Find Your Attendance Area
To download the district attendance boundary shapefile, click here.
Not sure which school attendance area you are in?
See also the Alphabetical School Building Directory for addresses and phone numbers.
Community Support for MMSD
Voters overwhelmingly supported both referenda on the November 5 ballot. The results show that our community continues to be committed to investing in our students. We look forward to engaging with the community to make Madison a destination school district.
Mad for Reading
MMSD is committed to amplifying the brilliance of all students. The "Mad for Reading" program was launched to deepen the joy, excitement and fundamental importance of literacy and bi-literacy. Literacy is not only a gateway to understanding and interacting with the world, it is the core of everything we do.
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is the public recreation provider for the residents of Madison (within the boundaries of the Madison Metropolitan School District).