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Waunakee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 558 students in Waunakee, WI, 11% of all K-12 students in Waunakee, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 31%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
33% of private schools in Waunakee, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waunakee Private Schools (2026-27)

Madison Country Day School Photo
Madison Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
(1)
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Map of Waunakee KinderCare
Waunakee KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Connery Cove
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-7298
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Waunakee, WI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
558
Students
$15,169
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waunakee)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
558 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
20%
35%
0.37
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
32 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
438 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
38%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,169
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
31%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waunakee, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Waunakee, WI include Madison Country Day School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waunakee?
3 private schools are located in Waunakee.
What percentage of students in Waunakee go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Waunakee are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waunakee?
33% of private schools in Waunakee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Waunakee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Waunakee include: Waunakee KinderCare vs. Madison Country Day School

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