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Madison Country Day School

United States, Waunakee

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 497
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 18
Strengths Only independent IB PreK-12 in WI, #1 Best Private K-12 in WI (Niche 2026), 7:1 ratio, 29.6 average ACT, AMLE School of Distinction
Clubs Athletics, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, Club Sports
Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Madison Country Day School is the only independent Pre-K-12 IB World School in Wisconsin, serving 497 students on a 40-acre campus in Waunakee. With a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, 29.6 average ACT, and 95% of graduates receiving college merit awards, the school holds NAIS, ISACS, and IB accreditation.

5606 River Road, Waunakee, WI 53597.

The Essentials

Madison Country Day School has 497 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
MCDS is at 5606 River Road in Waunakee, WI 53597 on a 40-acre campus with diverse ecosystems.

Stages
Pre-K through Grade 12.

Type
MCDS is an independent co-educational IB World School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
32% students of colour. International students accepted.
Academics

Madison Country Day School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
IB PYP and full IB continuum. Research, Design & STEM opportunities. 62% of faculty hold postgraduate degrees.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Exam Results
29.6 average ACT (past 5 years). 300+ college acceptances. 95% of graduates receive college merit awards.

Higher Education Progression
95% of graduates receive college merit awards. 300+ college acceptances.
Parent Experience

Community
32% students of colour.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
40-acre campus with diverse ecosystems in Waunakee.

Sports Facilities
Athletics across lower, middle, and high school. Club sports.

Academic Facilities
Research, Design & STEM facilities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
30+ student organisations. Research, Design & STEM.

Arts & Creative
Music, visual arts, and theatre programmes.

Social & Hobbies
30+ student organisations.

Leadership & Professional
Rising Hawk Scholarship and Women in STEM scholarship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Extended day and after-school programmes.
Reputation

Awards

1 Best Private K-12 in Wisconsin (Niche 2026). AMLE School of Distinction (Middle School, 2025).

Accreditations
IB World School. NAIS. ISACS accredited.
Admissions

Admissions
Campus tours and admissions events offered. International students accepted.

Scholarships
Merit scholarships including Rising Hawk and Women in STEM.
School Events
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