Madison Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Waunakee, WI
5606 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Wisconsin
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Waunakee since at least 2011
In Waunakee, Wisconsin, Madison Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 432 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 61% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 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–12
- Students
- 432
- Teachers
- 60.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 198 girls, 234 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 75% of independent schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 12 independent schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Madison Country Day School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Madison Country Day School
What grades does Madison Country Day School serve?
Madison Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Madison Country Day School?
About 432 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Madison Country Day School?
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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