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We did it again! Ranked #1 Best Private K-12 School in Wisconsin

We did it again!

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Why Madison Country Day School Stands Out Among STEM Schools in Madison
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MCDS Middle School named 2025 AMLE School of Distinction
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The International Baccalaureate Program vs. Traditional Curriculum: What’s the Difference?

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How Our IB Program Develops Critical Thinkers and Global Citizens

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Independent vs. Private Schools: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters in Madison

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The Importance of Early Childhood Education: How Madison Country Day School Prepares Young Learners for Lifelong Success
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MCDS students and faculty nominated for Jerry Awards

The Jerrys, one of Wisconsin’s High School Musical Awards Programs, encourages, recognizes and honors excellence in high school musical theater.…

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There’s a new Hawk in town!
There’s a new Hawk in town!

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Why the International Baccalaureate Programme Prepares Students for College and Beyond

Choosing the right educational path for your child is one of the most signific

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Ranked #1 Best Private K-12 School in Wisconsin

MCDS is proud to announce it has been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in America by Ni

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Madison Country Day School's Partnership with Edgewood College: A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring Scientists
Madison Country Day School's Partnership with Edgewood College: A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring Scientists

 

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8th Grade Community Building Trip: A Student's Perspective
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For our 8th grade community building trip, our grade went to Camp Manito-wish.

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MCDS is #1 in Best High Schools for STEM in Wisconsin!
MCDS is #1 in Best High Schools for STEM in Wisconsin
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How to Plan a Great College Visit: Tips from Wisconsin's 2021 College Counselor of the Year

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I’m Not Your Friend: Being the Parent You Need to Be

We welcomed Betsy Brown Braun, parent educator, and child development & behavior specialist, virtually to MCDS in Janu

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Budding Researchers in Kindergarten

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MCDS Receives Jerry Award Nominations

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.

 

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