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Madison Country Day School Photo - Located on a 40-acre campus encompassing diverse ecosystems, MCDS provides an education that is outside: Outside your expectations. Outside what you thought possible. Outside in the way that Madison is outside: inspired by the natural world, eager to collaborate, driven to innovate, powered by the serious pleasure of the learning process.
Madison Country Day School

Best Waunakee ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 558 students in Waunakee, WI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Waunakee, WI include Madison Country Day School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 31%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private elementary schools in Waunakee, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Waunakee ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Madison Country Day School
Madison Country Day School Photo - Located on a 40-acre campus encompassing diverse ecosystems, MCDS provides an education that is outside: Outside your expectations. Outside what you thought possible. Outside in the way that Madison is outside: inspired by the natural world, eager to collaborate, driven to innovate, powered by the serious pleasure of the learning process.
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Waunakee, WI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Waunakee, WI include Madison Country Day School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Waunakee?
2 private elementary schools are located in Waunakee.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waunakee?
50% of private elementary schools in Waunakee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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