For the 2024-25 school year, there are 62 private schools serving 8,828 students in Dane County, WI (there are 173 public schools, serving 79,485 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Dane County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,740, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,172.
Top Ranked Dane County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
1719 High Point Road
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-3245
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 845-3245
Grades: NS-8
| 333 students
Madison Community Montessori![Madison Community Montessori Photo]( "Madison Community Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
8406 Ellington Way
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 827-6267
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 827-6267
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
4100 Nakoma Road, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 535-1085
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 535-1085
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool
Alternative School
330 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Grades: NS
| 1,000 students
2112 Hollister Ave
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 233-6155
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 233-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
2219 Monroe St
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
7702 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-7170
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-7170
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 391 students
418 Holly Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 231-4580
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 231-4580
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Sacred Hearts Grade School
(Catholic)
219 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-8508
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-8508
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
St. Francis Xavier![St. Francis Xavier Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier Photo")
(Catholic)
2939 Thinnes St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-0100
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
St. Peter Catholic School![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.")
(Catholic)
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Amcenter Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5102 Amcenter Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 416-5280
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 416-5280
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 S Military Rd
Dane, WI 53529
(608) 592-5711
Dane, WI 53529
(608) 592-5711
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
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
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
5301 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Grades: K-9
| 16 students
Capitoland Christian School
(Christian)
3651 Maple Grove Dr
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 228-2022
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 228-2022
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Grades: K-11
| 124 students
Children's Community School
Daycare / Preschool
211 Parkway Drive
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-4121
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-4121
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Common Threads Family Resource Center
Special Education School
5979 Siggelkow Rd
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8999
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8999
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Countryside Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
721 Northport Drive
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Eastside Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3045
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3045
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
First United Methodist Prescho
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1772
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1772
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
102 Prairie Oaks Drive
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 571-5980
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 571-5980
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
734 Holy Cross Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-3101
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-3101
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Horizon High School
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1402 Pankratz St Ste 300
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: K-9
| 46 students
Show 27 more private schools in Dane County, WI (out of 62 total schools)
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Dane County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walbridge School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7035 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 833-1338
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 833-1338
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Dane County, WI include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Edgewood Campus School, and Hickory Hill Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dane County?
62 private schools are located in Dane County.
How much do private schools cost in Dane County?
The average tuition cost is $7,740, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,172.
How diverse are private schools in Dane County?
Dane County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Dane County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Dane County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dane County?
Which private schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dane County include: Charis Classical Academy vs. Abundant Life Christian School, Wings To Soar Online Academy vs. Wingra School, Operation Fresh Start vs. Wingra School
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