Best Schools in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
19 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Sun Prairie?
Use this page to compare every school in Sun Prairie by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Token Springs Elementary
Elementary · Sun Prairie Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Meadow View Elementary
Elementary · Sun Prairie Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Horizon Elementary
Elementary · Sun Prairie Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Sun Prairie for 2026 are Token Springs Elementary (8.5/10), Meadow View Elementary (8.4/10), and Horizon Elementary (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$354,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$354,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sun Prairie schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Sun Prairie
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Token Springs Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadow View Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Horizon Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastside Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Heights Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Sacred Hearts Grade School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Patrick Marsh Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Royal Oaks Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie East High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Creekside Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $96,497
- Median home value
- $354,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
29% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Sun Prairie compares
Wisconsin rank
#208 of 324
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Wisconsin avg (6.4)
Median household income
$96k
123% of Wisconsin median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has 15 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average reflects a system with solid baseline performance and real separation at the top. One in three schools — 5 of 15, or 33% — scores 7.0 or higher, a concentration of above-average performers that gives families meaningful options within city limits.
Central Heights Middle leads with an 8.7 out of 10, the highest score among all 15 ranked schools. For a middle school to anchor a city's top spot is notable — it means the 8.7 isn't propped up by a single flagship high school. Sun Prairie East High follows at 7.8, so families in the Central Heights attendance zone can expect strong options as students advance. Both schools sustain the upper tier through the critical middle and high school years.
The elementary picture is competitive. Meadow View (7.3), Eastside (7.2), and Horizon (7.0) all cross the 7.0 threshold, giving families with younger children three above-average starting points. All five of the city's top-scoring schools cluster between 7.0 and 8.7 — a tight band that suggests consistent quality across the upper tier rather than a single outlier pulling the numbers up.
The 2.3-point spread between the city average (6.4) and the top school (8.7) means school selection carries real weight in Sun Prairie. Not every school reaches the upper tier, so attendance boundaries matter. Parents should map zone assignments early — particularly which middle school their elementary feeds into — before locking in a neighborhood. With 33% of schools at 7.0 or higher and the highest-rated middle school in the city sitting at 8.7, Sun Prairie rewards families who do the boundary research upfront.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 456 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 417 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 357 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 4 | 417 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 422 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 362 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 7 | 442 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 8 | 328 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 9 | 443 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sacred Hearts Grade School
Private
314 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Sun Prairie
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 498 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 572 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 3 | 651 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,275 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 84 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
| 3 | 1,333 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.0 |
Schools in Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$96,497
Median Home Value
$354,700
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
Population
43,965
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Community Profile
Sun Prairie has a median household income of $96,497. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $354,700, with a median rent of $1,375/month. The local poverty rate of 5.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Wisconsin
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Wisconsin
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
How many schools are in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
Sun Prairie has 19 schools, including 16 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sun Prairie is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked school in Sun Prairie on MySchoolScout is Token Springs Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sun Prairie on MySchoolScout is Token Springs Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked middle school in Sun Prairie on MySchoolScout is Central Heights Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked high school in Sun Prairie on MySchoolScout is Sun Prairie East High with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
Sun Prairie is served by 1 school district: Sun Prairie Area School District.
What is the education level in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
According to Census data, 52% of adults in Sun Prairie have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Sun Prairie is approximately $96,497 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
Yes, Sun Prairie has 3 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sacred Hearts Grade School with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sun Prairie is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.