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Hickory Hill Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Madison, WI

1719 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 6 independent schools in Madison

In Madison, Wisconsin, Hickory Hill Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 135 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 2600% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
135
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    5’11–1215’13–149’19–2094’21–22135’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K200
    K32
    120
    217
    316
    419
    513
    611
    76
    81

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian5%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hickory Hill Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Hickory Hill Academy

    What grades does Hickory Hill Academy serve?

    Hickory Hill Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Hickory Hill Academy?

    About 135 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hickory Hill Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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