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Senior: I have attended Madison Country Day School from kindergarten through senior year. Because of the size and environment of the school, I feel very close to my classmates and community; they're like my second family! The small size has also allowed me a lot of flexibility regarding enrichment, course/subject advancement, and specialized learning tracks. However, while the school does provide limited support services, the student body sometimes acts as a resonating chamber for negativity, stress, and poor mental health, especially in the upper grades...Read 28 Reviews
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WAUNAKEE, WI,
PK, K-12,
28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have attended Madison Country Day School from kindergarten through senior year. Because of the size and environment of the school, I feel very close to my classmates and community; they're like my....
I have attended Madison Country Day School from kindergarten through senior year. Because of the size and environment of the school, I feel very close to my classmates and community; they're like my....
Read 28 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 445,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Parent: Incredible staff, resources and live support during virtual learning. The teachers are incredible and truly love their jobs.Read 1 Review
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,
PK, K-4,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Incredible staff, resources and live support during virtual learning. The teachers are incredible and truly love their jobs..
Incredible staff, resources and live support during virtual learning. The teachers are incredible and truly love their jobs..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 496,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 492,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Senior: Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and pre-career programs so that they can focus on what they want to study in college early. Programs such as these allow students to figure out what their passions include and if they are interested in making a career out of it. Elizabeth Seton allows students to meet and connect with new people by bringing alumni and guest speakers to talk to current students about challenging times they will face in life and ways to avoid them. Also, Elizabeth Seton ensures that everyone in the community feels safe, loved, and understood no matter what religion, background, or ethnicity they come from. Academics are very important at Elizabeth Seton but also creating a sistership between students that will last beyond a student's graduation is an important goal too...Read 311 Reviews
BLADENSBURG, MD,
9-12,
311 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and....
Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and....
Read 311 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 564,
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 451,
#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Waunakee Community School District, WI,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
5-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 647,
#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Parent: I have had the pleasure of sending 4 kids through this school. I can honestly say that I am thrilled that they started their academic experience here. The teachers at top rate. The administrative is caring yet firm...Read 1 Review
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Featured Review: Parent says I have had the pleasure of sending 4 kids through this school. I can honestly say that I am thrilled that they started their academic experience here. The teachers at top rate. The administrative....
I have had the pleasure of sending 4 kids through this school. I can honestly say that I am thrilled that they started their academic experience here. The teachers at top rate. The administrative....
Students: 387,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 513,
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 475,
#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,
PK, K-5,
Students: 469,
Senior: Van Hise Elementary is a very prestigious school. The teachers there are very nice and helpful. The class size is just right to have a closer connection between teachers and students. There are many activities offered after school ranging anywhere from arts to sports to academics. The school provides a safe environment for learning...Read 1 Review
#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
K-5,
Featured Review: Senior says Van Hise Elementary is a very prestigious school. The teachers there are very nice and helpful. The class size is just right to have a closer connection between teachers and students. There are many....
Van Hise Elementary is a very prestigious school. The teachers there are very nice and helpful. The class size is just right to have a closer connection between teachers and students. There are many....
Students: 441,
Parent: My son is a 4th grader at VAIS and often comes home from school saying his day was "awesome!" We chose VAIS for the Mandarin Immersion program but we also love the small school size, outstanding staff and friendly community. The teachers differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each students. VAIS is an amazing school!...Read 5 Reviews
#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Verona Area School District, WI,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My son is a 4th grader at VAIS and often comes home from school saying his day was "awesome!" We chose VAIS for the Mandarin Immersion program but we also love the small school size, outstanding....
My son is a 4th grader at VAIS and often comes home from school saying his day was "awesome!" We chose VAIS for the Mandarin Immersion program but we also love the small school size, outstanding....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 112,
#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Oregon School District, WI,
Students: 454,
Niche User: I Go Here. Teachers Are Awesome A+. Excellent Education A+. Diversity A+ It's A Great School A+. District A+. Nice Principal A+. Safe Community A+. GLove It.Read 2 Reviews
#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I Go Here. Teachers Are Awesome A+. Excellent Education A+. Diversity A+ It's A Great School A+. District A+. Nice Principal A+. Safe Community A+. GLove It..
I Go Here. Teachers Are Awesome A+. Excellent Education A+. Diversity A+ It's A Great School A+. District A+. Nice Principal A+. Safe Community A+. GLove It..
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 499,
#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 125,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 459,
#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 285,
Works Here: Truly a god sent school. The carrots flew with joy every day in the lunch room. Teachers were vindictive and rude at times and honestly punished the kids in strange ways. RIP the drinking fountain, there was a cult surrounding it until it was gone. We're still active. Watch out...Read 1 Review
#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Monona Grove School District, WI,
Featured Review: Works Here says Truly a god sent school. The carrots flew with joy every day in the lunch room. Teachers were vindictive and rude at times and honestly punished the kids in strange ways. RIP the drinking fountain,....
Truly a god sent school. The carrots flew with joy every day in the lunch room. Teachers were vindictive and rude at times and honestly punished the kids in strange ways. RIP the drinking fountain,....
Students: 602,
High School Sophomore: I was there for two years and Mrs. Spiegel was great but Ms. Vyas wasn't. Thye gave me lots of opportunities to excell, for instance we did NaNoWriMo and other excelled math groups etc.Read 1 Review
#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
3-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: High School Sophomore says I was there for two years and Mrs. Spiegel was great but Ms. Vyas wasn't. Thye gave me lots of opportunities to excell, for instance we did NaNoWriMo and other excelled math groups etc..
I was there for two years and Mrs. Spiegel was great but Ms. Vyas wasn't. Thye gave me lots of opportunities to excell, for instance we did NaNoWriMo and other excelled math groups etc..
Students: 361,
#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 581,
#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Students: 450,
#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 397,
Students: 639,
#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 455,
Works Here: Bullis is amazing! I am so impressed with the curriculum. Teachers challenge students academically, yet they incorporate a joyful hands-on learning experience. The enriching opportunities are endless in academics, arts, athletics, and service, which provides a well-rounded education and cultivates respect for others, confidence, and the joy of discovery. Faculty, students, and parents are incredibly welcoming and friendly. I grew up in the DC area and assumed a different experience. However, the modern-day folklore that lingers — nothing could be further from the truth! Everyone I've met is genuinely kind, caring, and helpful. I am thrilled to be a part of the Bullis community...Read 109 Reviews
POTOMAC, MD,
K-12,
109 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Bullis is amazing! I am so impressed with the curriculum. Teachers challenge students academically, yet they incorporate a joyful hands-on learning experience. The enriching opportunities are endless....
Bullis is amazing! I am so impressed with the curriculum. Teachers challenge students academically, yet they incorporate a joyful hands-on learning experience. The enriching opportunities are endless....
Read 109 reviews.
Students: 900,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Parent: My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking back now as he is in the midst of 2nd grade, choosing Burgundy was the best decision. Burgundy is a nurturing community that fosters the whole child, ensuring life long learners. Burgundy leans into a child's individual character and ensures every child is heard and has a voice. My son loves Burgundy and is thriving. I know without a doubt that Burgundy will lay the foundation for my son's continued success, not only in his future academic pursuits, but in life as a whole!...Read 10 Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
PK, K-8,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking....
My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking....
Read 10 reviews.
Students: 286,