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ABOUT US
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- Our Mission & Philosophy
- Why MCDS?
- Fast Facts
- Portrait of a Graduate
- Strategic Plan 2022-2027
- Board of Trustees
- Work Here
- Safety & Security
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News & Magazine
- We did it again! Ranked #1 Best Private K-12 School in Wisconsin
- Why Madison Country Day School Stands Out Among STEM Schools in Madison
- MCDS Middle School named 2025 AMLE School of Distinction
- The International Baccalaureate Program vs. Traditional Curriculum: What’s the Difference?
- How Our IB Program Develops Critical Thinkers and Global Citizens
- Independent vs. Private Schools: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters in Madison
- The Importance of Early Childhood Education: How Madison Country Day School Prepares Young Learners for Lifelong Success
- Why the International Baccalaureate Programme Prepares Students for College and Beyond
- MCDS students and faculty nominated for Jerry Awards
- There’s a new Hawk in town!
- MCDS Recognized Among 2025 Best Schools in America
- Madison Country Day School's Partnership with Edgewood College: A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring Scientists
- 8th Grade Community Building Trip: A Student's Perspective
- MCDS is #1 in Best High Schools for STEM in Wisconsin
- How to Plan a Great College Visit: Tips from Wisconsin's 2021 College Counselor of the Year
- I’m Not Your Friend: Being the Parent You Need to Be
- Budding Researchers in Kindergarten
- MCDS Receives Jerry Award Nominations
- What is Singapore Math?
- New Merit Scholarship: Women in STEM
- Hamlet at APT
- MCDS ranked #3 in Best Private K-12 Schools in WI!
- Two Team Players Pursue their Passion for Soccer
- MCDS Alumnus honored by Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
- Community Service Day
- Japan Bowl Competition
- Yardsticks
- Middle School Science Olympiad teams
- In Focus: Dean of Students
- In Focus: Athletic Director
- In Focus: Dean of Students
- In Focus: Head of School
- Leaders of the the Lower School: Fourth Grade
- Living a Life of Curiosity: Celia Young ’17
- MCDS Basketball on the Rise!
- Math & More: Fostering Well-Rounded Mathematicians at MCDS
We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
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ADMISSIONS
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We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
MCDS graduates have been accepted to a wide range of best fit colleges and universities, see the full list.
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ACADEMICS
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Congratulations to our students for their success at the WI state competition.
Recent graduate Abby ‘22 shines a light on the benefits of the MCDS math program.
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ARTS
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Congratulations Katarina '27 for winning the WYSO Philharmonia Orchestra Concerto Competition.
MCDS graduate Lily Hallick ‘17 achieves high honor of leading the Notre Dame marching band.
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ATHLETICS
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Anne Gravel shares her excitement for growing the MCDS athletic program
Records were broken and success achieved at many levels during the 2021-22 season
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STUDENT LIFE
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A student's perspective on the Grade 8 community-building trip to Camp Manito-wish
High school students take leadership roles in working to make MCDS a more inclusive place.
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GIVING
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We honor the supporters and volunteers who make a true difference at MCDS.







