Old Sauk Road KinderCare Photo - Our guest of honor on military appreciation day reading the Preschool class a story

Best Dane County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 private schools serving 8,959 students in Dane County, WI (there are 171 public schools, serving 79,894 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 Campus School, Madison Country Day School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,476, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,540.
55% of private schools in Dane County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Dane County Private Schools (2026)

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.
(Catholic)
829 Edgewood College Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 663-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Hickory Hill Academy
Hickory Hill Academy Photo - New K-8th Grade School Building Opening August 2023!
(15)
1719 High Point Road
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
Montessori School
8406 Ellington Way
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
(Christian)
4901 E Buckeye Road
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
Gr: NS | 1,000 student
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
(1)
2112 Hollister Ave
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
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Eagle School
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
High Point Christian School
High Point Christian School Photo - Our Mascot, Victor E. Eagle
(3)
7702 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-7170
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
418 Holly Ave
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
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students
St. Ambrose Academy
St. Ambrose Academy Photo - Small number of students per classroom.
(Catholic)
602 Everglade Drive
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
(Catholic)
2939 Thinnes St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
(3)
1204 Saint James Ct
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 268-9935
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
114 E 3rd St
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
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.
(Catholic)
7129 County Road K
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
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Westside Christian School
Westside Christian School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6815 Schneider Rd
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
Gr: NS-PK
Ave Maria Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 127
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Blooming Grove Montessori
Blooming Grove Montessori Photo
Montessori School
4560 Rustic Drive
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
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Capitoland Christian School
(Christian)
3651 Maple Grove Dr
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 228-2022
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 1
Charis Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
6602 Dominion Dr
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
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
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students
Countryside Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
721 Northport Drive
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
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
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
102 Prairie Oaks Drive
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 571-5980
Gr: NS-K
734 Holy Cross Way
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
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
590 Hometown Cir
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
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Dane County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
65 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,959 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
709 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
39%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,476
$7,540
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,420
$1,573
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,513
$2,651
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$161 million
$49.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
# American Indian Students
18 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
379 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
334 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
5,613 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
63%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,071 Students
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

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 Campus School, Madison Country Day School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
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 $10,476, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,540.
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?
55% of private schools in Dane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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