For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,769 students in Stoughton, WI (there are , serving 141 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Stoughton, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Stoughton, WI are Fox Prairie Elementary School, Sandhill Elementary School and Kegonsa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoughton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Stoughton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Stoughton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 W South St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5101
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5101
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Kegonsa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Vernon St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #55.
River Bluff Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 N Forrest St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Stoughton, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 W Wilson St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stoughton, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Stoughton, WI include Fox Prairie Elementary School, Sandhill Elementary School and Kegonsa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stoughton?
6 public schools are located in Stoughton.
What percentage of students in Stoughton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Stoughton are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stoughton?
Stoughton public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Stoughton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stoughton include: Fox Prairie Elementary School vs. Kegonsa Elementary School, Sandhill Elementary School vs. Kegonsa Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School vs. Fox Prairie Elementary School
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