Madison Country Day School in Waunakee serves PreK-12 with strong ADD/ADHD support, small classes, and IB offerings
Madison Country Day School in Waunakee, Wisconsin serves students in prekindergarten through grade 12, including those with ADD/ADHD support needs. Founded in 1997, MCDS combines a rigorous liberal arts and sciences curriculum with individualized attention—average class sizes of 16 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7:1 create an environment where students with attention or learning challenges can receive meaningful support alongside their peers.
The school offers ADD/ADHD support programming as part of its special education services, paired with advanced academic options like the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for high school students. Faculty members are highly credentialed, with 53% holding advanced degrees. Beyond the classroom, MCDS provides a full range of sports, arts, and extracurricular activities—including theatre, dance, crew, and 11 varsity sports—allowing students to find areas of strength and engagement outside traditional academics.
Admission is rolling with a 31% acceptance rate. Tuition is $25,706 annually, and 38% of the student body receives financial aid. For families seeking an independent school with both academic rigor and specialized support for ADD/ADHD, MCDS emphasizes developing the whole student—intellectual growth, ethical awareness, athletic achievement, and community service. Contact Admissions Director Keri Allard at (608) 850-6000 or visit madisoncountryday.org for more information.
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,706 |
| Total Students | 391 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Keri Allard |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 31 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 38 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 24 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Crew · Cross Country · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Model UN · Arts and Music Programs: · Dance Club · Theatre · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Crew · Soccer · Tennis · Ultimate Frisbee |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) · International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
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