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

Best Madison Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 1,534 students in Madison, WI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Madison, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Abundant Life Christian School, and St. Ambrose Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
55% of private high schools in Madison, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Madison 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 | 613 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition 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
Horizon High
Po Box 45045
Madison, WI 53744
(688) 442-0935
Gr: 9-12 | 10 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
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 Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin 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
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 Town (Madison)
This State (WI)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,534 Students
52,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
4,474 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,509
$11,638
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,500
$2,803
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
44%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,025
$3,573
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$400 million
$83.39 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.67
# American Indian Students
8 Students
208 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
2,096 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
8,856 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
57 Students
7,894 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,055 Students
28,512 Students
% White Students
68%
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
291 Students
6,849 Students
% of Others Students
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Madison, WI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Madison, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Abundant Life Christian School, and St. Ambrose Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Madison?
11 private high schools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private high schools in Madison?
Madison private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
55% of private high schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?

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