For the 2025 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 6,971 students in Madison, WI (there are 64 public schools, serving 28,410 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Madison, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,105, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,720.
Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2025)
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
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
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: 5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greenway Crossing Montessori
Montessori School
1325 Greenway Cross
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 274-6475
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 274-6475
Gr: K-1 | 14 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
Horizon High School
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
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
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: K-9 | 46 students Tuition listed
King's Kids Academy
(Christian)
8133 Mansion Hill Ave
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-5464
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-5464
Gr: 1-3 | 5 students
Madinah Academy Of Madison
(Islamic)
4100 Nakoma Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
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
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-0941
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
6510 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
5530 Medical Cir
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 273-8600
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 273-8600
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
Old Sauk Road KinderCare![Old Sauk Road KinderCare Photo - Our guest of honor on military appreciation day reading the Preschool class a story]( "Old Sauk Road KinderCare Photo - Our guest of honor on military appreciation day reading the Preschool class a story")
Daycare / Preschool
7126 Old Sauk Rd.
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 831-1223
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 831-1223
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Madison, Wisconsin 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
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 Madison, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
45 private schools are located in Madison.
How much do private schools cost in Madison?
The average tuition cost is $11,105, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,720.
How diverse are private schools in Madison?
Madison private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
Which private schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Madison 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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