Madison Country Day School: A Top Pre K-12 Private School in Wisconsin
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Madison Country Day School: A Top Pre K-12 Private School in Wisconsin
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MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
OUTSIDE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Ready to begin?
EARLY CHILDHOOD
PRE-K–KINDERGARTEN
LOWER SCHOOL
GRADES 1–4
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADES 5–8
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 9–12
The Independent School for
Independent Minds
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.
VISIT MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Wisconsin's only independent Pre-K-12
IB World School
What
is
IB?
Fast Facts
7:1
STUDENT TO
FACULTY RATIO
497
Total Students
62%
Faculty members with postgraduate degrees
29.6
AVERAGE ACT SCORE
(Past 5 years)
30+
Student
organizations
32%
Students of Color
95%
of graduates receive
college merit awards
300+
BEST MATCH COLLEGE
ACCEPTANCES
College Acceptances
Fast Facts
DARE TO
DISCOVER
What sets us apart
THE POWER
OF US
The Power of Community
We believe that individuals working together are an unstoppable force for good.
WE DIVE
DEEP
Depth of Opportunities
At every stage, we offer opportunities for intensive, often hands-on experience.
HIGHLY ENGAGED
STUDENTS
Academic Excellence
The IB encourages students to think across disciplines, seek their own answers to confounding questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Courageous &
COMPASSIONATE
Authentic, Fulfilling Outcomes
Our students succeed in an impressive variety of ways.
What sets us apart
We prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically for the world.
Meet our community
Meet Lily
Meet Lily
Meet Lily
Thisismcds
Meet Colin
I really like MCDS because of all the leadership opportunities. The community is really welcoming.
Thisismcds
Meet Hunter
I really like MCDS because of all the leadership opportunities. The community is really welcoming.
ACTIONS &
WORDS
Academics
We did it again! Ranked #1 Best Private K-12 School in Wisconsin
We did it again! Madison Country Day…
Academics
Why Madison Country Day School Stands Out Among STEM Schools in Madison
Image…
MCDS Middle School named 2025 AMLE School of Distinction
The Association for Middle Level…
Academics
The Importance of Early Childhood Education: How Madison Country Day School Prepares Young Learners for Lifelong Success
Introduction: Why Early Childhood Education…
See what’s New
24 April
Celebrate MCDS Gala
25 April
Little Hawks Play & Learn: Sensory Fun with Erin Drewes
30 April
2025–26 MCDS Speaker Series: Dr. Tristan L'Ecuyer
09 May
Little Hawks Play & Learn: Go Fly a Kite with Shelley Petzold
View Calendar
OUR MISSION
Madison Country Day School is an independent, college-preparatory, Pre-K to Grade 12, International Baccalaureate World School whose
mission
is to:
Inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.
Skip to main content
Search
MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
OUTSIDE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Ready to begin?
EARLY CHILDHOOD
PRE-K–KINDERGARTEN
LOWER SCHOOL
GRADES 1–4
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADES 5–8
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 9–12
The Independent School for
Independent Minds
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.
VISIT MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Wisconsin's only independent Pre-K-12
IB World School
What
is
IB?
Fast Facts
7:1
STUDENT TO
FACULTY RATIO
497
Total Students
62%
Faculty members with postgraduate degrees
29.6
AVERAGE ACT SCORE
(Past 5 years)
30+
Student
organizations
32%
Students of Color
95%
of graduates receive
college merit awards
300+
BEST MATCH COLLEGE
ACCEPTANCES
College Acceptances
Fast Facts
DARE TO
DISCOVER
What sets us apart
THE POWER
OF US
The Power of Community
We believe that individuals working together are an unstoppable force for good.
WE DIVE
DEEP
Depth of Opportunities
At every stage, we offer opportunities for intensive, often hands-on experience.
HIGHLY ENGAGED
STUDENTS
Academic Excellence
The IB encourages students to think across disciplines, seek their own answers to confounding questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Courageous &
COMPASSIONATE
Authentic, Fulfilling Outcomes
Our students succeed in an impressive variety of ways.
What sets us apart
We prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically for the world.
Meet our community
Meet Lily
Meet Lily
Meet Lily
Thisismcds
Meet Colin
I really like MCDS because of all the leadership opportunities. The community is really welcoming.
Thisismcds
Meet Hunter
I really like MCDS because of all the leadership opportunities. The community is really welcoming.
ACTIONS &
WORDS
Academics
We did it again! Ranked #1 Best Private K-12 School in Wisconsin
We did it again! Madison Country Day…
Academics
Why Madison Country Day School Stands Out Among STEM Schools in Madison
Image…
MCDS Middle School named 2025 AMLE School of Distinction
The Association for Middle Level…
Academics
The Importance of Early Childhood Education: How Madison Country Day School Prepares Young Learners for Lifelong Success
Introduction: Why Early Childhood Education…
See what’s New
24 April
Celebrate MCDS Gala
25 April
Little Hawks Play & Learn: Sensory Fun with Erin Drewes
30 April
2025–26 MCDS Speaker Series: Dr. Tristan L'Ecuyer
09 May
Little Hawks Play & Learn: Go Fly a Kite with Shelley Petzold
View Calendar
OUR MISSION
Madison Country Day School is an independent, college-preparatory, Pre-K to Grade 12, International Baccalaureate World School whose
mission
is to:
Inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.