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Best Dane County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private high schools serving 1,998 students in Dane County, WI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Dane County, WI include Madison Country Day School, Abundant Life Christian School, and St. Ambrose Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
56% of private high schools in Dane County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dane County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
2219 Monroe St
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 36 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
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
Calvary Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
5301 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
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
Horizon High School
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1402 Pankratz St Ste 300
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: K-9 | 46 students Tuition listed
Madison Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2323 Portage Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-0941
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Operation Fresh Start
Alternative School
2670 Milwaukee St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Gr: 12 | 36 students
Shoreless Lake School Wisconsin
All-girls (Catholic)
8994 CTY RD Y STE A
Roxbury, WI 53583
(608) 352-4241
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Utica Christian School
(Christian)
2095 County Road W
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-7077
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
Wings To Soar Online Academy
Special Education School
1109 Mendota St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 620-3525
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dane County, Wisconsin

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
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,998 Students
52,357 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
199 Teachers
4,468 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1238
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,049
$11,646
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,500
$2,047
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$400 million
$68.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.67
# American Indian Students
8 Students
205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
2,076 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
8,855 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
90 Students
7,892 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,413 Students
28,503 Students
% White Students
70%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
64 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
302 Students
7,249 Students
% of Others Students
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Dane County, WI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Dane County, WI include Madison Country Day School, Abundant Life Christian School, and St. Ambrose Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Dane County?
14 private high schools are located in Dane County.
How diverse are private high schools in Dane County?
Dane County private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dane County?
56% of private high schools in Dane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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