For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,628 students in Sun Prairie, WI (there are , serving 494 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sun Prairie, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sun Prairie, WI are Eastside Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School and Token Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Prairie, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Sun Prairie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Sun Prairie, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
661 Elizabeth Ln
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 N Heatherstone Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Token Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1435 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 Pennsylvania Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7200
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Grand Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Sun Prairie East High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 Grove St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1251 O'keeffe Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Kroncke Dr, Suite 13
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Patrick Marsh Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7600
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
C H Bird Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 N Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7300
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 W Klubertanz Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Buena Vista Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7500
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Gr: PK | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
2850 Ironwood Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sun Prairie, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sun Prairie, WI include Eastside Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School and Token Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sun Prairie?
17 public schools are located in Sun Prairie.
What percentage of students in Sun Prairie go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sun Prairie are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Sun Prairie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sun Prairie include: Patrick Marsh Middle School vs. Prairie View Middle School, Prairie View Middle School vs. Patrick Marsh Middle School, Sun Prairie West High School vs. Sun Prairie East High School
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