Public schools in Sun Prairie, WI
16 open public schools with an address in Sun Prairie, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,549
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sun Prairie public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Sun Prairie, WI: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,549 students, an average of 534 per school. The largest campus is Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), and the largest elementary school is Token Springs Elementary (472).
Every listed school belongs to Sun Prairie Area School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sun Prairie
Elementary schools in Sun Prairie
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C H Bird Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 333 | 8.6:1 | |
| Creekside Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 394 | 10.8:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 408 | 12.8:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 345 | 11.7:1 | |
| Meadow View Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 401 | 11.3:1 | |
| Northside Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 439 | 11.4:1 | |
| Royal Oaks Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 433 | 12:1 | |
| Token Springs Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 472 | 14.7:1 | |
| Westside Elementary Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–05 | 434 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Sun Prairie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights Middle Sun Prairie Area School District | 06–08 | 560 | 12:1 | |
| Patrick Marsh Middle Sun Prairie Area School District | 06–08 | 581 | 12.1:1 | |
| Prairie View Middle Sun Prairie Area School District | 06–08 | 699 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Sun Prairie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Phoenix Academy Sun Prairie Area School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 88 | 10.7:1 | |
| Sun Prairie East High Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 1,340 | 14.3:1 | |
| Sun Prairie West High Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 1,325 | 14.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sun Prairie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie Four Kids Sun Prairie Area School District | PK–PK | 297 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black13.4%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Sun Prairie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,549 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sun Prairie
How many public schools are in Sun Prairie, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Sun Prairie: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,549 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sun Prairie?
All listed public schools with an address in Sun Prairie belong to Sun Prairie Area School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie East High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sun Prairie, with 1,340 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sun Prairie?
No school with an address in Sun Prairie is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sun Prairie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sun Prairie public schools is 11.9:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sun Prairie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities