St. Dennis School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Madison, WI
409 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53714
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 8 Catholic schools in Madison
In Madison, Wisconsin, St. Dennis School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 239 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Madison. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 179 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
- 239
- Teachers
- 24.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Dennis 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 St. Dennis School
What grades does St. Dennis School serve?
St. Dennis School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Dennis School?
About 239 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Dennis 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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