St. Ambrose Academy Photo - Small number of students per classroom.

Best Dane County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 41 private elementary schools serving 6,926 students in Dane County, WI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dane County, WI include Madison Country Day School, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,874, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average tuition cost of $6,750.
77% of private elementary schools in Dane County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dane County Private Elementary 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.
(Catholic)
829 Edgewood College Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 663-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 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
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
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 | 297 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
Ave Maria Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 127
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
Gr: PK-8 | 38 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
Common Threads Family Resource Center
Special Education School
5979 Siggelkow Rd
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8999
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students
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
734 Holy Cross Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-3101
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1402 Pankratz St Ste 300
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: K-9 | 46 students Tuition listed
Madinah Academy Of Madison
(Islamic)
4100 Nakoma Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Madison Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2323 Portage Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-0941
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Madison Waldorf School
Madison Waldorf School Photo - A child who is in love with the world will want to participate in it-- wholeheartedly.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6510 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1701 McKenna Blvd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-2830
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Peace Lutheran School & Prekindergarten
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1007 Stonehaven Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-1200
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Sports: 5
Peace Thru Christ Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
3232 W Point Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 233-2244
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students Tuition listed
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dane County, WI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dane County, WI include Madison Country Day School, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dane County?
41 private elementary schools are located in Dane County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Dane County?
The average tuition cost is $7,874, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $6,750.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Dane County?
Dane County private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dane County?
77% of private elementary schools in Dane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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