For the 2025-26 school year, there are 61 private schools serving 9,008 students in Dane County, WI (there are 171 public schools, serving 79,437 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Dane County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Madison Country Day School, and Edgewood Campus School.
The average tuition cost is $10,438, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,742.
Top Ranked Dane County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Edgewood Campus School![Edgewood Campus School Photo - Edgewood Campus School is a thriving Catholic school that offers a well-rounded and rigorous education. We are committed to deepening knowledge, honoring individuality, enhancing personal awareness, fostering strength of character, and building global connections.]( "Edgewood Campus School Photo - Edgewood Campus School is a thriving Catholic school that offers a well-rounded and rigorous education. We are committed to deepening knowledge, honoring individuality, enhancing personal awareness, fostering strength of character, and building global connections.")
(Catholic)
829 Edgewood College Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 663-4100
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 663-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1719 High Point Road
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-3245
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-3245
Gr: NS-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Community Montessori![Madison Community Montessori Photo]( "Madison Community Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
8406 Ellington Way
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 827-6267
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 827-6267
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Abundant Life Christian School![Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School Campus-Aerial View]( "Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School Campus-Aerial View")
(Christian)
4901 E Buckeye Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool
Alternative School
330 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Gr: NS | 1,000 student
2112 Hollister Ave
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 233-6155
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 233-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 S Military Rd
Dane, WI 53529
(608) 592-5711
Dane, WI 53529
(608) 592-5711
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Eagle School![Eagle School Photo - A great location for learning in and out of the classroom.]( "Eagle School Photo - A great location for learning in and out of the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
5454 Gunflint Trl
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-0309
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-0309
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
2219 Monroe St
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
7702 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-7170
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-7170
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
418 Holly Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 231-4580
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 231-4580
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Hearts Grade School
(Catholic)
219 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-8508
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-8508
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students
St. Ambrose Academy![St. Ambrose Academy Photo - Small number of students per classroom.]( "St. Ambrose Academy Photo - Small number of students per classroom.")
(Catholic)
602 Everglade Drive
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-5863
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-5863
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier![St. Francis Xavier Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier Photo")
(Catholic)
2939 Thinnes St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-0100
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1204 Saint James Ct
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 268-9935
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 268-9935
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Maria Goretti
(Catholic)
5405 Flad Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic School![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.")
(Catholic)
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
W Koshkonong Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
2632 Church Street
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 873-6011
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 873-6011
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Westside Christian School![Westside Christian School Photo]( "Westside Christian School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6815 Schneider Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amcenter Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5102 Amcenter Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 416-5280
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 416-5280
Gr: NS-PK
Blooming Grove Montessori![Blooming Grove Montessori Photo]( "Blooming Grove Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
4560 Rustic Drive
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 658-9121
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 658-9121
Gr: PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
5301 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Capitoland Christian School
(Christian)
3651 Maple Grove Dr
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 228-2022
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 228-2022
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 1
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Gr: K-11 | 124 students Tuition listed
Children's Community School
Daycare / Preschool
211 Parkway Drive
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-4121
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-4121
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Common Threads Family Resource Center
Special Education School
5979 Siggelkow Rd
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8999
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8999
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students
Countryside Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
721 Northport Drive
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Tuition listed
Eastside Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3045
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3045
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
First United Methodist Prescho
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1772
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1772
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
734 Holy Cross Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-3101
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-3101
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students
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Dane County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4100 Nakoma Road, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 535-1085
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 535-1085
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Verona KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
590 Hometown Cir
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 497-1792
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 497-1792
Gr: NS-PK
Walbridge School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7035 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 833-1338
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 833-1338
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Madison Country Day School, and Edgewood Campus School.
How many private schools are located in Dane County?
61 private schools are located in Dane County.
How much do private schools cost in Dane County?
The average tuition cost is $10,438, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,742.
How diverse are private schools in Dane County?
Dane County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Dane County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Dane County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dane County?
Which private schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dane County include: Charis Classical Academy vs. Abundant Life Christian School, Operation Fresh Start vs. Wingra School, Wings To Soar Online Academy vs. Wingra School
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