For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,628 students in Sun Prairie, WI (there are 3 private schools, 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 Token Springs Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Horizon 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 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Token Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1435 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
661 Elizabeth Ln
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Kroncke Dr, Suite 13
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Sun Prairie East High School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #77.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1251 O'keeffe Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #1010.
Patrick Marsh Middle School
(Math: 36% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1111.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 W Klubertanz Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1414.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Bird St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6671
Grades: PK
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
2850 Ironwood Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6624
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sun Prairie, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Sun Prairie, WI include Token Springs Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Horizon 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, C H Bird Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School
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