For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,843 students in Pleasant Prairie, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 185 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Pleasant Prairie, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI are Prairie Lane Elementary School, Lakeview Technology Academy and Pleasant Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Prairie, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Prairie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10717 47th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-3600
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Technology Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9449 88th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9208 Wilmot Rd
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2104
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8542 Cooper Rd
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2110
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI include Prairie Lane Elementary School, Lakeview Technology Academy and Pleasant Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Prairie?
4 public schools are located in Pleasant Prairie.
What percentage of students in Pleasant Prairie go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Pleasant Prairie are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Prairie?
Pleasant Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pleasant Prairie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pleasant Prairie include: Whittier Elementary School vs. Prairie Lane Elementary School, Prairie Lane Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
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