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moving to madison area....is there a preferred elementary school in the area?

Mon May 5 2008, 16:08 - Madison - Schools - 6 answers
 
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Jason
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Jason, Home Buyer in 54476 in 54476
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If you have a child in grades 1-8 with learning disabilities, try Walbridge School. This school specializes in providing individualized curriculum and small class size (student teacher ratio of no more than 8:1) for kids with dislexia, speech and language issues, disgraphia, ADD, ADHD, and more. It is located on Madison's west side, at 7035 Old Sauk Road. Call 833-1338 or visit the website: www.walbridgeschool.com. Students come from diverse backgrounds and often with self esteem issues due to frustration with previous school experience. Once at Walbridge, many parents report "I have my child back!" The school also offers summer sessions in reading , writing, and math.

Sat May 17 2008, 18:09
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For public schools look into the west side, for private schools look into edgewood. In general, avoid the south of Madison (near beltline, allied drive, badger road). The East is the older side of town and has a more hippy feel, but I have heard poorly about the east high school from parents. The west has more of a suburbia culture. I enjoy living in the Vilas/Monroe St neighborhoods.

Thu May 15 2008, 13:53
 
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Hi Jason,
Madison has an excellent public education system so you really won't go wrong whatever your choice may be. Here is a link to the Madison Metropolitan School District site with district boundaries, academic reports, student/teacher ratio, ACT scores, etc.: http://www.athomein.com/
If you have further questions about schools or relocation please feel free to contact me. I live in the city and have a son in school. Welcome to Madison!
Sophia

Tue May 6 2008, 06:04
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Jason-

Here is a blog that addresses that exact question. just click on this link or paste into your browser. http://madschools.blogspot.com/2007/10/dane-county-elementar…

Also here is an email for a Realtor in your area who can help you with some local consulting. It would be hard to find anyone who knows the area better. His name is Chris and he can assist you with whatever you may need.
cubert@cbsuccessrealty.com

Good luck with your move. Madison is a great city with a ton of stuff to do. Make sure you bring your bikes because it is one of the top three places in the US to live if you love to bike.

Tue May 6 2008, 05:04
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Jason....you my want to check out greatschools. net

Mon May 5 2008, 16:28
 
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You might be able to start your search herehttp:// www.greatschools.net/ , www.schoolmatters.com/, www.publicschoolreview.com, www.schoolmatch.com/, www.bestplaces.net/schools. Good luck.

Mon May 5 2008, 16:27
 
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