Wingra School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Madison, WI
718 Gilmore St, Madison, WI 53711
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Wisconsin
- Serving families in Madison since at least 2011
In Madison, Wisconsin, Wingra School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 112 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 112
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 54 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Wingra 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 Wingra School
What grades does Wingra School serve?
Wingra School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Wingra School?
About 112 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wingra 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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