Wingra School

Wingra School is a small, independent school located in Madison, Wisconsin. Established in 1972, the school serves 24 employees and focuses on providing a progressive education for children aged 5 to 14. Wingra School's curriculum is structured around four multi-age levels: Nest (ages 5-7), Pond (ages 7-9), Lake (ages 9-11), and Sky (ages 11-14). The school emphasizes student-centered learning with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. Their program integrates play and the arts, encourages student leadership, and features hands-on science and math activities, along with integrated thematic units of study. The school's name, "Wingra," originates from the Ho-Chunk word for "duck," reflecting their belief that children are natural learners who thrive in nurturing and stimulating environments. For more information about Wingra School and its programs, visit their website at wingraschool.org.