For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,769 students in 53589, WI (there are , serving 141 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53589, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53589, WI are Fox Prairie Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School and Sandhill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53589 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53589, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 53589, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kegonsa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Vernon St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5201
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5401
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
River Bluff Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 N Forrest St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
320 North St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5404
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5404
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
53589, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Wilson St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53589, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53589, WI include Fox Prairie Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School and Sandhill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53589?
6 public schools are located in 53589.
What percentage of students in 53589 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53589 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53589?
53589 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).
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