Edgewood Campus School a private Catholic school founded in 1881 by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters.
We offer all day 4 and 5 year-old kindergarten and grades 1 - 8.
We welcome children of all faiths, nationalities, and cultural traditions.
Our school takes great pride in offering the best private education in the greater Madison area. Our 55-acre campus is situated in a park-like setting on the shore of beautiful Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin.
We share the campus with our sister schools, Edgewood High School and Edgewood College.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality education for your child.
Our actions are grounded in the Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic educational values of truth, compassion, justice, community, and partnership.
As your child grows in self-knowledge, self-awareness, and self-esteem, these values guide them to learn respect for themselves, others, and our world.
At Edgewood Campus School we seek to find the greatness in each child.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,600
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Edgewood Campus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1881
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
413 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
all colors are approved no graphics no logos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
all day 4K through grade 8 - $9600, this amount included all required fees
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Sally Drea
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Math League, Middle School Book Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Math League, Middle School Book Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
School Notes
- Application Process We accept applications throughout the year with meetings and tours for prospective students beginning in fall. Registration begins in late January. Consideration for students on the application list begins after current students have been registered for the next school year. The following items are required to begin the application process: 1)Completed application form 2)Share birth certificate or passport for review 3)Copies of report cards for the past 3 years 4)Copies of standardized test results 5)Copies of EIP or 504 evaluations 6)Meet with the admissions director for a school and campus tour 7)Schedule a classroom visit or shadow day for the student.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Edgewood Campus School cost?
Edgewood Campus School's tuition is approximately $9,600 for private students.
What sports does Edgewood Campus School offer?
Edgewood Campus School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Kayaking, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Edgewood Campus School's ranking?
Edgewood Campus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Edgewood Campus School?
The application deadline for Edgewood Campus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Edgewood Campus School located?
Edgewood Campus School is located in the Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other private schools located in Dudgeon Monroe.
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