For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 391 students in Waunakee, WI.
The top-ranked private high school in Waunakee, WI is Madison Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 31%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked Waunakee 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Waunakee)
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
391 Students
52,357 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
57 Teachers
4,468 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,838
$11,646
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
46%
Average Acceptance Rate
31%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
2,076 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
8,855 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
7,892 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
292 Students
28,503 Students
% White Students
75%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
64 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8 Students
7,249 Students
% of Others Students
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Waunakee, WI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Waunakee, WI is Madison Country Day School.
How many private high schools are located in Waunakee?
1 private high schools are located in Waunakee.
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