Eagle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 262 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,700
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Eagle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Eagle School
Kind	28
1	28
2	28
3	28
4	30
5	30
6	30
7	30
8	30

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Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

262 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,700

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% on Financial Aid

18%

Admissions Director

Katy Ruotti

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

TennisUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AMC Math TeamChess Club

Computer ClubFrench Club

Lego LeagueMadison Area Math League Team

Math ClubMath Counts

RoboticsScArt (Science Meets Art)

Science OlympiadSpanish Club

Speech and DebateWednesday Walkabouts (outdoor club)

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Origami clubStrings Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the RunSki Club

School Notes

Eagle School is an independent school operated by the non-profit corporation, Eagle School of Madison, Inc. Eagle School is dedicated to serving the educational needs of gifted and talented children, kindergarten through ninth grade, in the greater Madison area.
In addition to encouraging the utmost development of each child's academic and creative potential, the school's program stresses the importance of a positive self-image and the value of one's own and others' unique abilities.
The school fosters an environment in which students learn to absorb the basics of human knowledge as tools for dealing with the present and future; to see problems, ask questions and deal with uncertainty; to experiment with many methods of problem solving, research and creative expression; and to think and learn independently.

Eagle School is an independent school operated by the non-profit corporation, Eagle School of Madison, Inc. Eagle School is dedicated to serving the educational needs of gifted and talented children, kindergarten through eighth grade, in the greater Madison area. In addition to encouraging the utmost development of each child's academic and creative potential, the school's program stresses the importance of a positive self-image and the value of one's own and others' unique abilities. The school fosters an environment in which students learn to absorb the basics of human knowledge as tools for dealing with the present and future; to see problems, ask questions and deal with uncertainty; to experiment with many methods of problem solving, research and creative expression; and to think and learn independently.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eagle School cost?

Eagle School's tuition is approximately $15,700 for private students.

Does Eagle School offer a summer program?

Yes, Eagle School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Eagle School offer?

Eagle School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Eagle School's ranking?

Eagle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Eagle School?

The application deadline for Eagle School is Feb. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Madison, WI is $8,192 for elementary schools and $9,593 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Madison, WI is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).