Very Good
#64 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 11% of private schools
Wingra School
Elementary School · Madison, WI
A private elementary school in Madison, WI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
718 GILMORE ST, Madison, WI 53711
- 6.3:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Wingra 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,236
Median home value
$387,600
Median rent
$1,357/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Midvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wingra School is listed in Madison, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wingra School
Wingra School is a private elementary school in Madison, WI, serving approximately 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wingra School
What grades does Wingra School serve?
Wingra School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wingra School?
Wingra School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingra School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wingra School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wingra School rank in WI?
Wingra School ranks #64 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Wingra School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wingra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wingra School a private school?
Yes, Wingra 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 Wingra School a religious school?
No, Wingra School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 238-2525
- Area population (ZIP 53711)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 53711; 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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