For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,962 students in 53590, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53590, WI are Sun Prairie East High School, Prairie Phoenix Academy and Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53590 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53590, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53590 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sun Prairie West High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53590, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun Prairie East High School
(Math: 29% | 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: #22.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%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: #33.
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: 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 high schools in 53590, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53590, WI include Sun Prairie East High School, Prairie Phoenix Academy and Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 53590?
4 public high schools are located in 53590.
What is the racial composition of students in 53590?
53590 public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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