Madison Country Day School

Madison Country Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
5606 River Rd,  Waunakee, WI
4.4
3.8
459 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark A. Brooks
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,601

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
52
Part Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
70.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.9%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
4.1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Stem in Wisconsin
#1 Best HS for the Arts in Wisconsin
#1 Best Private HS in Wisconsin
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 57 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 22 Students
Northwestern University 21 Students
Boston University 20 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 19 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 17 Students
New York University 16 Students
University of Chicago 16 Students
Columbia University 14 Students
Stanford University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
History 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 31 Reviews
5.0
3/5/2025
not really needed to day anything but it is amazing school but it doesn't need to grow it is already a little to big for my taste.
5.0 Alum
10/1/2024
MCDS does a great job of setting students up to be the best they can possibly be. It's academically rigorous, but there isn't a sense of competitiveness or toxicity amongst students. MCDS really is a wonderful school with amplified academic and liberal arts programs.
5.0 Parent
4/10/2023
My family has three children enrolled in MCDS for three years now. The level of support and attention each one receives is astonishing. All three are so different ..they each have different talents and struggles. I am amazed how this school can meet each one of my children where they are and help them grow. The teachers and staff truly want your child to succeed. I also appreciate the behavioral policies at this school compared to the public school system we came from. Issues are addressed immediately and appropriate consequences are given. All of my concerns are heard and responded to in a timely manner by all levels of admin whether it be academic or social/emotional. The rigor of the IB curriculum is strong and the breadth of knowledge it teaches truly will prepare your child for the real world. When my kids graduate I firmly believe they will excel in whatever interest area the seek out. They are being taught to be critical thinkers and to truly understand issues.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
3.0 parent
12/11/2024
My kids has been at this school since kindergarten (Now Sophomore) and the school had been a decent fit for them. Most of the kids are nice along with the teachers. The school is very academic based, leading to good education and learning but also very stressful times. My main issue with the school...
3.0 parent
5/22/2024
MCDS is a very academic driven school, this is a pro however some time the work/test load on students can be a lot. My kid shouldn’t cry because of a missed school day because they fear the work load. The students can be academically driven but some lack engagement when it comes to school, the burn...
5.0 parent
4/10/2023
My family has had three children enrolled in MCDS for three years now. The level of support and attention each one receives is astonishing. All three are so different ... they each have different talents and struggles. I am amazed how this school can meet each one of my children where they are and h...
3.0 parent
8/24/2022
Our family has been with the school for about six years (two different kids) and I have to say that I have seen a decline in the quality of instruction as well as overall communication to families. The fact that there is constant staff turnover does not help either. I have been surprised at how many...

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Madison Country Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 5606 River Rd in Waunakee, in the Westport neighborhood. Annual tuition is $24,601. The school has a total enrollment of 459 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Madison Country Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $663,439. Discover additional schools in the area, like Isthmus Montessori Academy, Charis Classical Academy, Abundant Life Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Waunakee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Madison Country Day School.

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