The Madison, WI area has some amazing private schools and options for educating your kids, but researching those options can be a bit intimidating. If you’re planning to choose a private or independent school for your children, we hope this list will give you a head-start on finding the best option for your family.
Below you will find a comprehensive list of Madison, WI area private schools – along with schools we have partnered with for features with extra details and highlights.
Please let us know if we’re missing any from the comprehensive section (you can comment below!). And if you are a private school that would like information on being featured – please email: [email protected].
You can also view our Madison, WI Preschool Guide.
Madison, WI Area Private Schools
Edgewood High School
Edgewood, a Dominican Catholic High School, educates the whole student for a life of learning, service, and personal responsibility through a rigorous academic curriculum that embraces the Sinsinawa Dominican Values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership.
Edgewood offers Advanced Placement courses in all major disciplines. While all Edgewood academic courses are designed to be rigorous college preparatory courses, we offer AP classes for those students desiring to earn college credit.
At Edgewood, there is a place where everyone can thrive and realize their full potential. An Edgewood education is bursting with opportunities for students to shape their own experience, discover strengths, and explore passions. A variety of experiences, traditions, athletics, clubs, and leadership roles provide students with ample opportunities to explore their interests and grow.
Spiritual growth is an important part of our students’ journey. In addition to prayer and service, we also offer Religious Studies courses and understand the importance of ministry programs and retreats that allow our school community to engage in non-academic, faith-based experiences.
Grades: 9-12th grades
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Other Programming Available: Edgewood offers over 25 Athletic Opportunities, over 25 Clubs and Co-curriculars, Drama and Musical Theatre. Every Thursday all students participate in ‘Eddie’s Hour’ where they are encouraged to try something new and broaden their horizons. Some of our ‘Eddie’s Hour’ classes include, Bob Ross Painting, Dance, Yoga, Fishing, Esports, Community Service Projects, Therapy/Guide Dogs, Chess, etc.
Address: 2219 Monroe St – Madison
Phone #: (608) 257-1023
Wingra School
Wingra School is an independent, progressive school service students aged 5-14. We focus on outdoor education, experiential learning, multi-age collaboration, integrated curriculum units, and authentic assessment. We cultivate skillful learners and compassionate community members, who have a strong sense of self, in order to create critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and effective advocates.
Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Other Programming Available: We have six All School Classes. They include Wellness (physical education), Spanish, Music, Band, Art, Science & Technology, and Library. We also spend intentional time outside every week.
Address: 718 Gilmore Street – Madison
Phone #: (608) 238-2525
Hickory Hill Academy
Hickory Hill Academy (HHA), formerly Kids Express Learning Center, is the only independent, private school in Dane County serving children as infants through 8th grade. Located on 10-acre campus, Hickory Hill Academy provides quality education and a summer camp for children up through age 12.
Hickory Hill Academy cultivates children’s growth in a stimulating and compassionate environment. Our supportive teachers engage the curiosities and needs of each child, fostering self-esteem, the confidence needed to benefit from our robust academic programs, and the interest to embark on a journey of lifelong learning. Our focus on empathy, character, and individual well-being encourages our children to envision how they will serve their community beyond the expanse of our campus.
Other Programming Available: We offer unique enrichment programs for children enrolled in our private school, preschool and school-age summer camp. Some of our programs include:
Art – Our art program comes alive with creative energy and excitement as our budding young artists experiment with techniques used by “Master Artists.”
Mandarin + Spanish Instruction
Gardening – Sensory-rich learning flourishes as the children help care for the gardens and watch the smallest seeds sprout, leaf out, and turn into edible treats or colorful flowers.
Farmer Will’s Nature Nook – In Farmer Will’s Nature Nook, a school bus classroom, children engage in hands on experiments and experiences to grasp concepts in physics, chemistry, and more.
PE: Weather permitting, PE lessons are held outdoors in the gardens, lawns and sports court on our campus. If the activities are best served by an indoor environment, two gyms are available for PE lessons.
Music: Bucky Beats is an interactive music experience rooted in percussion, vocal exploration, music reading, exploration of several instruments, and song writing.
Culinary: Our culinary class promotes a lifelong skill of cooking, builds a sense of accomplishment, and encourages children to try new foods.
Grades: 12 weeks – 6th grade (up through age 12 for summer camp)
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Phone #: (608) 845-3245
Address: 3276 South High Point Road – Madison
Madison Community Montessori School
Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Other Programming Available: In addition to the rich Montessori curriculum, which includes Botany/Zoology, History, Geography/Science, Language Arts, Math/Geometry and Music, MCMS also offers additional lessons each week in Art, Fitness & Wellness, and Spanish. A Band program is available for students in grades 4-8.
Address: 8406 Ellington Way – Middleton
Phone #: (608) 827-6267
Blessed Sacrament School
Grades: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Other Programming Available: Spanish and art instruction are part of the curriculum for all students. 7th and 8th grade students produce a musical each spring. Optional enrichment activities include: MAISL sports (volleyball, basketball, flag football, and track) for students in 4-8 grades, Strings (open to all students), Band (4-8th grades), Choir (4-8th grades), Battle of the Books (4-8th grades), and Chess Club (5K-8th).
Address: 2112 Hollister Avenue – Madison
Phone #: (608) 233-6155
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Thank you for this comprehensive guide! As a parent considering private schools in the Madison area, I found the insights incredibly helpful. It’s great to see detailed comparisons and options laid out so clearly. Looking forward to exploring these schools further!