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Dane County Public Schools

Dane County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

169

public schools

Total Enrollment

77,798

students

School Districts

18

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dane County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dane County has 18 district entries. Madison Metropolitan School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 54 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 21 listed communities. Madison has the most listed schools, with 58 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 84 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 16 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 16 charter, 4 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

169

in Dane County

Reported Enrollment

77,798

169 schools reporting

School Districts

18

districts

Charter Schools

16

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary84
Middle36
High34
Other15

18 School Districts in Dane County

Madison Metropolitan School District

54 schools
25,237 students

Sun Prairie Area School District

16 schools
8,302 students

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

12 schools
7,263 students

Verona Area School District

12 schools
5,827 students

McFarland School District

9 schools
5,484 students

Waunakee Community School District

7 schools
4,408 students

De Forest Area School District

7 schools
4,147 students

Monona Grove School District

7 schools
3,539 students

Stoughton Area School District

6 schools
2,755 students

Mount Horeb Area School District

6 schools
2,387 students

169 Public Schools in Dane County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 169 matching schools

Middleton High

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Middleton, 53562 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,309 students

West High

Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison, 53726 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,147 students

Vel Phillips Memorial High

Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison, 53717 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,025 students

Verona Area High

Verona Area School District

Verona, 53593 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,802 students

East High

Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison, 53704 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,649 students

LaFollette High

Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison, 53716 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,482 students

Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)

McFarland School District

McFarland, 53558 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–8CharterVirtual1,365 students

Waunakee High

Waunakee Community School District

Waunakee, 53597 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,327 students

Sun Prairie West High

Sun Prairie Area School District

Sun Prairie, 53590 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,294 students

Sun Prairie East High

Sun Prairie Area School District

Sun Prairie, 53590 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,274 students

Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)

McFarland School District

McFarland, 53558 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12CharterVirtual1,270 students

Oregon High

Oregon School District

Oregon, 53575 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,269 students

Kromrey Middle

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Middleton, 53562 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,191 students

De Forest High

De Forest Area School District

De Forest, 53532 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,099 students

Monona Grove High

Monona Grove School District

Monona, 53716 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,083 students

Glacier Creek Middle

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Cross Plains, 53528 / Rural: Fringe

Profile5–8Middle935 students

Harvest Intermediate School

De Forest Area School District

DeForest, 53532 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–6Middle914 students

Stoughton High

Stoughton Area School District

Stoughton, 53589 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High875 students

Mount Horeb High

Mount Horeb Area School District

Mount Horeb, 53572 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High793 students

McFarland High

McFarland School District

McFarland, 53558 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High777 students

Dane County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dane County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dane County public school directory?

The directory lists 169 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dane County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dane County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dane County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dane County?

Start with the 18 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dane County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Dane County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.