2023 Best Schools in Waunakee

• Waunakee, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: The MCDS faculty is truly exceptional -- they bring expertise, passion, and a sincere interest in your student to everything they do. My children have received an outstanding education, but they have also developed important life skills including leadership, grit, teamwork, and compassion. We started at MCDS in Pre-K because we wanted our children to love to learn and we wanted them to have subjects like science, art, music, and Spanish that are not offered in local elementary schools. All three of my children, with very different interests, decided to stay through MCDS High School because of the exceptional teachers who believe in them and because of the supportive and inspiring environment. The IB program is excellent and truly fosters critical thinking and a love of learning. MCDS is a treasure of a school!... Read 36 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 451

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• Students 430

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• 5-6

• grade A

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 599

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  224 reviews

Senior: At Waunakee High School they focus on their curriculum, and it is taught by teachers who want the best out of each and every student. It is easy to find friends, as we have a many people with all different interests. Our athletics are amazing, and we have over 100 co-curricular options! And they have the best school lunches around!... Read 224 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,376

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 510

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Waunakee Community School District, WI•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 472

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Sun Prairie Area School District, WI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 395

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  12 reviews

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 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 112

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: I really liked the smaller class atmosphere and how you really get to develop close relationships with your teachers and staff members as well! They are great people to go to for advice even if it doesn't involve something educational. The teachers are really great here!... Read 17 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 293

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Sun Prairie Area School District, WI•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We love SMG school! The teachers and staff are excellent and so kind and caring, and my kids are getting a very high quality education. The teachers do an excellent job of weaving the Catholic faith into everyday learning. The community of families is wonderful too - it has been really nice getting to know other school families and becoming good friends with them. We plan to send all of our kids here through 8th grade and are very happy at SMG School.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 330

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 517

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Sun Prairie, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Alum: I think they need more variety of clubs but the sports and school spirt was great. I really miss it here because the teachers and presence of Jesus were so great.... Read 8 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 372

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We moved to Middleton for the school district and have no regrets! Pope Farm Elementary School has given my neurodivergent child an opportunity to thrive and grow in an all-inclusive environment. Our child is challenged in all the very best ways. The staff is constantly looking for areas of improvement (because great is never good enough), communication is transparent and the children here all seem really happy. One thing worth noting is that this particular school applies a great deal of energy to teaching children lifelong social emotional skills. Because of this, our child's math and reading scores have improved greatly as well as her confidence level! They say it takes a village to raise a child... we believe that to be true, and we are so grateful to have MCPASD and the Pope Farm staff as our village!... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 366

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Great school...our children are thriving!... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Waunakee, WI•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Very good hot lunch, and great atmosphere. Most of the teachers are good. The outdoor space is also great for recess.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Madison, WI•

• Public School•

• PK, K-11

• grade unavailable

• Students 240

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Middleton, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 240

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Madison, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Both of my children are attending Hickory Hill Academy (1st and 3rd grade) and I could not be more pleased with the experience that we have had. Though the elementary school portion is new, they have done a tremendous job in a few short years. The beautiful campus provides a a safe and engaging environment for learning where children receive personalized care in a small classroom settings (the Elementary school has two teachers in all classrooms allowing for focus on individual needs) The curriculum offers opportunities to grow through traditional avenues and unique experiences not offered in other elementary programs. From being on a campus that allows them to learn outdoors (there is an old bus in the wooded area that their team has retrofitted into a science classroom) to offering Spanish & Mandarin as apart of the curriculum, this truly is a unique experience. I have seen our children's confidence rise significantly and am extremely happy that our children our attending HHA.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Middleton, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 188

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Monona, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: IHM is a Roman Catholic faith oriented school. True history, moral guidance and loving discipline are at the basis of the curriculum. That curriculum is presented in a loving and caring environment... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 179

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Middleton, WI•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 176

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Waunakee, WI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-7

• grade unavailable

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1