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Madison Country Day School
  • Private
  • WAUNAKEE, WI
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Madison Country Day School

#3 in Best Private High Schools in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • WAUNAKEE, WI
  • 44 reviews
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    9.20.2023

    Welcome back, families! We're excited for a wonderful new school year. Seats are still open in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3! Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Sports
      C
    madisoncountryday.org
    (608) 850-6000
    5606 RIVER ROAD
    WAUNAKEE, WI 53597
    About Madison Country Day School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $23,589
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    35%
    Average Financial Aid
    $8,000
    From Madison Country Day School

    Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent, private Pre‑K‑12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison area’s only International Baccalaureate program. Our mission is to provide an intellectually stimulating, personally enriching, and academically challenging program in the liberal arts and sciences to an able and diverse student body.

    Founding philosophies:

    Every child possesses an extraordinary capacity to learn.

    Effort is generally more important than ability.

    Expected outcomes:

    Read fluently and critically

    Write clearly and authentically

    Speak persuasively, able to challenge others’ beliefs and articulate their own

    Reason carefully, analyze complex situations, discover connections, and solve a wide range of intriguing problems

    Listen attentively with an open mind

    Possess the confidence and strength of character required to both love and critique themselves

    Become confident, capable life-long learners

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1420
    20 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    48 responses
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    MCDS Middle School

    academic spotlight

    Cutting-edge STEM program • MCDS middle school Science Olympiad placed 5th in the state of Wisconsin. • Students take a design course and focusing on problem-solving and creativity, with have access to our Makerspace Lab with 3D printers, robotics, laser cutters/engravers, electronic circuitry, power tools, Cricuts, CNC router, and more.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Rocky's fun run
      18%
    • Spirit Week
      18%
    • Field day
      12%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Homecoming week
      12%
    • Morning assemblies, especially lower school
      12%
    • Prom
      12%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    451
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses
    29%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $18,395
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    Website
    madisoncountryday.org/early-childhood
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      No
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 8 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 8 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 8 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    57%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

    Living in the Area

    Dane County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $78,452
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,179
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $294,500
    National
    $244,900
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