Excellent
#6 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 1% of private schools
Madison Country Day School
School · Waunakee, WI
A private school in Waunakee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5606 RIVER RD, Waunakee, WI 53597
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where Madison Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waunakee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,542
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Mental Health InstitutionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Waunakee Community 4k SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 2.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Isthmus Montessori Academy PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Wings to Soar Online AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Country Day School is listed in Waunakee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Madison Country Day School
Madison Country Day School is a private school in Waunakee, WI, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 571 private schools in WI.
What's said publicly about Madison Country Day School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Country Day School
What grades does Madison Country Day School serve?
Madison Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Madison Country Day School?
Madison Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Country Day School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Madison Country Day School rank in WI?
Madison Country Day School ranks #6 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Madison Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Madison Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Madison Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Madison Country Day School a religious school?
No, Madison Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 850-6000
- Area population (ZIP 53597)
- 20,671
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53597; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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