Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Common Threads Family Resource Center
About the School
- Common Threads Family Resource Center in Mc Farland, WI, serves 15 students in grades 3 through 12 as a nonsectarian, co–educational special education school.
- Founded in 2006, the school operates in a large suburban community with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 and a total of two teachers.
- The student body includes 6.25% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- As a specialized private school, Common Threads offers educational services without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
- The school is located near several Madison private schools and preschools, providing families with diverse educational options within a 4–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 35%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Common Threads Family Resource Center?
The application deadline for Common Threads Family Resource Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Common Threads Family Resource Center is Abundant Life Christian School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Three Angels Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-7 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-5775
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS | 1,000 students
Alternative School
330 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6109 Monona Dr.
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-6333
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
4901 E Buckeye Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
4901 E Buckeye Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Pentecostal
5301 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-6445
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 12 | 36 students
Alternative School
2670 Milwaukee St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1109 Mendota St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 620-3525
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-7 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-5775
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
4901 E Buckeye Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 211 students
Catholic
409 Dempsey Rd
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 246-5121
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS | 1,000 students
Alternative School
330 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6109 Monona Dr.
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-6333
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
4901 E Buckeye Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-1520
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK | 60 students
Montessori School
4560 Rustic Drive
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 658-9121
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1209 Park St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9250
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9250
9207.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Military Road
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9420
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9420
9208.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 14th Avenue
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
9208.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
9208.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1619 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
9208.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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