Madison Country Day School seeks young scholars of average ability or higher who want a challenging academic, artistic, and athletic environment. We seek a student body with diverse interests and talents and encourage applications from families of all backgrounds and income levels. A robust financial aid process supports our efforts to enroll qualified students regardless of financial status. Madison Country Day School is committed to providing a world-class curriculum and a carefully sequenced program, as well as a nurturing and safe environment.
- After a personal tour, pick up your admissions materials.
- For grades Pre-K through 4, complete the Application for Admissions form and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable $150 application fee.
- For grades 5 through 12, complete the Application for Admissions form and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable $100 application fee.
- Submit the appropriate Teacher Recommendation Form to be completed by the applicant's current teacher, if applicable, and mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Click here to access Teacher Recommendation forms online.
- Come to the school for a classroom screening for your child.
- For grades K through 4, schedule an evaluation with our testing consultant.
- For grades 5 through 12, register to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). There is an $89 fee for this exam when taken on a summer test date and a $159 fee when scheduled as an individual exam.
- After these steps are completed, we will contact you regarding your child's admission status.
After we have received your completed application and supporting materials, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for your child's evaluation. The application fee covers the cost of the required evaluations of any students applying to Pre-K - grade 4. Applicants for grades 5 - 12 are responsible for the cost of the ISEE exam registration. Upon completion of the evaluations, we will offer an additional time for you and your child to visit our school again. This will allow your child to get to know the school, make new friends, and allow our teachers to observe your child in various learning activities.
Admissions PolicyAdmission is based on the following:
- results of a student's evaluation or standardized entrance exam;
- group observation for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten and a classroom visit for students in grades 1 - 12;
- in-house academic screening; and
- previous school records and teacher recommendations.
Madison Country Day School wants every student to be happy and successful. Our admission process is designed to help each family learn about the school, and to help the school learn about each applicant.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jen Klug, Director of Admissions admissions@madisoncountryday.org at (608) 850-6375.
MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.
Click here to Request an Admissions Packet
Click here for Financial Aid Information