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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,
Niche User: Alex the 9 goes here (I think). Must be pretty hype if he does. Anyway how you doing niners? What about you plussies? Are we all gaming? Minecraft; the way home!Read 2 Reviews
#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Waunakee Community School District, WI,
7-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Alex the 9 goes here (I think). Must be pretty hype if he does. Anyway how you doing niners? What about you plussies? Are we all gaming? Minecraft; the way home!.
Alex the 9 goes here (I think). Must be pretty hype if he does. Anyway how you doing niners? What about you plussies? Are we all gaming? Minecraft; the way home!.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 645,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Parent: Highly quality staff & administration. I feel blessed to have my 5th and 8th grader attend here. My kids look forward to going to school almost every day. Academically they push their boundaries to learn...Read 9 Reviews
#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,
5-8,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Highly quality staff & administration. I feel blessed to have my 5th and 8th grader attend here. My kids look forward to going to school almost every day. Academically they push their boundaries....
Highly quality staff & administration. I feel blessed to have my 5th and 8th grader attend here. My kids look forward to going to school almost every day. Academically they push their boundaries....
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 1,180,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Works Here: Summer Session courses through Bryn Mawr Online have exploded in popularity in recent years. They offer challenging and exciting courses, plus the convenience to families cannot be beat!Read 4 Reviews
Opening September 2022, Private School,
BALTIMORE, MD,
9-12,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Summer Session courses through Bryn Mawr Online have exploded in popularity in recent years. They offer challenging and exciting courses, plus the convenience to families cannot be beat!.
Summer Session courses through Bryn Mawr Online have exploded in popularity in recent years. They offer challenging and exciting courses, plus the convenience to families cannot be beat!.
Read 4 reviews.
#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
5-6,
Students: 647,
Alum: Glacier Creek may not be as fancy as the other middle school in the district, Kromrey, but I would not have chosen to go there over my experience at Glacier. The behavioral issues at Glacier may be more present than those at Kromrey, but it prepares students for the real world and doesn't put them in a bubble. The diversity is much better here than at Kromrey and students are less entitled. Middle school is typically a dreadful experience, but the amazing teachers at Glacier made me actually enjoy my time there. The teachers genuinely care about their students and try their hardest to make class fun. The school doesn't have very many clubs or sports, but I feel like that isn't overly important in middle school. I would say that academically, it didn't prepare me for high school as well as it could have, but other than that I would recommend this middle school...Read 5 Reviews
#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Glacier Creek may not be as fancy as the other middle school in the district, Kromrey, but I would not have chosen to go there over my experience at Glacier. The behavioral issues at Glacier may be....
Glacier Creek may not be as fancy as the other middle school in the district, Kromrey, but I would not have chosen to go there over my experience at Glacier. The behavioral issues at Glacier may be....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 1,064,
High School Junior: Open-minded students, GSA is strong, few bullies!Read 2 Reviews
#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Mount Horeb Area School District, WI,
6-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: High School Junior says Open-minded students, GSA is strong, few bullies!.
Open-minded students, GSA is strong, few bullies!.
Students: 582,
#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Students: 770,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Belleville School District, WI,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 144,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Alum: I was a 2017 graduate of St. Ambrose Academy. To this day, I look back fondly at the human and educational development I received at this school. Here, I received the critical thinking skills to excel at the University level. I have since noticed that I had an advantage when compared to my peers especially in the liberal arts. St. Ambrose forms and develops the Catholic men and women who will lead the next generation. I am proud to support this school!...Read 11 Reviews
MADISON, WI,
6-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I was a 2017 graduate of St. Ambrose Academy. To this day, I look back fondly at the human and educational development I received at this school. Here, I received the critical thinking skills to....
I was a 2017 graduate of St. Ambrose Academy. To this day, I look back fondly at the human and educational development I received at this school. Here, I received the critical thinking skills to....
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 112,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Oregon School District, WI,
Students: 639,
Parent: My two kids go to CKCS in kindergarten and 3rd grade. What we like about the program is that there is clear emphasis on academics. They have homework everyday and it needs to be done. The teachers are very cooperative and care for each child’s progress. The schools could use more diversity and more vegetarian options in lunch would be welcome change. Overall, great school!!...Read 2 Reviews
#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Verona Area School District, WI,
K-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My two kids go to CKCS in kindergarten and 3rd grade. What we like about the program is that there is clear emphasis on academics. They have homework everyday and it needs to be done. The teachers....
My two kids go to CKCS in kindergarten and 3rd grade. What we like about the program is that there is clear emphasis on academics. They have homework everyday and it needs to be done. The teachers....
Students: 424,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Alum: Prairie View is a middle school like no other, it is one of the most caring schools I've ever been to. They care both about their students and their academics. There are so many opportunities you couldn't possibly find at other schools. ...Teachers really knew how to talk to and explain information to students. I don't think I ever had a bad teacher. Some teachers are simply hilarious and know how to keep a class going. Others take a more serious approach but are still quite personable. Overall, I had a phenomenal experience at PVMS and would recommend the school to anybody...Read 2 Reviews
#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,
6-7,
Featured Review: Alum says Prairie View is a middle school like no other, it is one of the most caring schools I've ever been to. They care both about their students and their academics. There are so many opportunities you...Teachers really knew how to talk to and explain information to students. I don't think I ever had a bad teacher. Some teachers are simply hilarious and know how to keep a class going. Others take a....
Prairie View is a middle school like no other, it is one of the most caring schools I've ever been to. They care both about their students and their academics. There are so many opportunities you...Teachers really knew how to talk to and explain information to students. I don't think I ever had a bad teacher. Some teachers are simply hilarious and know how to keep a class going. Others take a....
Students: 574,
#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Wisconsin Heights School District, WI,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 152,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Monona Grove School District, WI,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.
Students: 893,
#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 610,
#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
McFarland School District, WI,
Students: 586,
#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Cambridge School District, WI,
Students: 191,
Senior: The school is pretty cool! Overall, my peers are all so fun and I have great relationships with my classmates. I also got to build a lot of relationships with the teachers. They help me when I need it and have supported me throughout my search for colleges...Read 15 Reviews
K-12,
15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The school is pretty cool! Overall, my peers are all so fun and I have great relationships with my classmates. I also got to build a lot of relationships with the teachers. They help me when I need....
The school is pretty cool! Overall, my peers are all so fun and I have great relationships with my classmates. I also got to build a lot of relationships with the teachers. They help me when I need....
Read 15 reviews.
Students: 293,
Parent: I am very pleased with the staff and peers for my child. PMS has been a wonderful experience. Definitely exceeding our expectations.Read 2 Reviews
#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Poynette School District, WI,
Featured Review: Parent says I am very pleased with the staff and peers for my child. PMS has been a wonderful experience. Definitely exceeding our expectations..
I am very pleased with the staff and peers for my child. PMS has been a wonderful experience. Definitely exceeding our expectations..
Students: 251,
#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Students: 565,
#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Edgerton School District, WI,
Students: 410,
Niche User: Spring harbor is one of the best schools in the world I love to roam the halls and the extracurricular activities are top notch. The teachers are great and helpful. One thing that I would prefer if spring harbor was better than Hamilton Middle. Hamilton excels in everyway and has better outside activities but over spring harbor is a great school...Read 2 Reviews
#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Spring harbor is one of the best schools in the world I love to roam the halls and the extracurricular activities are top notch. The teachers are great and helpful. One thing that I would prefer if....
Spring harbor is one of the best schools in the world I love to roam the halls and the extracurricular activities are top notch. The teachers are great and helpful. One thing that I would prefer if....
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 260,
#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Deerfield Community School District, WI,
Students: 108,
#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
New Glarus School District, WI,
Students: 245,
#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.
Lake Mills Area School District, WI,
Students: 488,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Senior: SAA is a great school that provides a great christian education. The school is very diverse, which is great. And provides Pre-K through 12 grade! I highly recommend SAA!Read 60 Reviews
SPENCERVILLE, MD,
60 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says SAA is a great school that provides a great christian education. The school is very diverse, which is great. And provides Pre-K through 12 grade! I highly recommend SAA!.
SAA is a great school that provides a great christian education. The school is very diverse, which is great. And provides Pre-K through 12 grade! I highly recommend SAA!.
Read 60 reviews.
Students: 361,
Parent: Our daughter goes to the Pre-Nursery program for 2 year olds (the description on this Niche site says that Preschool program starts at age 4 - not correct) and she is thriving. She is able to recognize letters and count, and loves her music class. There's library session once a week, and very well thought out learning modules. The teachers are excellent and have wonderful communication with the parents. My husband and I were both former teachers at private institutions and we love the school!...Read 13 Reviews
WASHINGTON, DC,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our daughter goes to the Pre-Nursery program for 2 year olds (the description on this Niche site says that Preschool program starts at age 4 - not correct) and she is thriving. She is able to....
Our daughter goes to the Pre-Nursery program for 2 year olds (the description on this Niche site says that Preschool program starts at age 4 - not correct) and she is thriving. She is able to....
Read 13 reviews.
Students: 510,