For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,769 students in 53589, WI (there are , serving 141 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53589, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53589, WI are Fox Prairie Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School and Sandhill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53589 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53589, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53589, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 W South St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5101
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5101
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kegonsa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Vernon St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
River Bluff Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 N Forrest St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
320 North St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5404
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5404
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
53589, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Wilson St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53589, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53589, WI include Fox Prairie Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School and Sandhill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53589?
6 public schools are located in 53589.
What percentage of students in 53589 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53589 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53589?
53589 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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