2026 Compare Cities Education:
Kirkland, WA vs Sun Prairie, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sun Prairie spends 12.1% less per student than Kirkland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.8% lower in Sun Prairie than in Kirkland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sun Prairie had 0.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kirkland
 Kirkland, WASun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,641$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,988$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4344573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

   |    Reply

Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kirkland

Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

   |    Reply

Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sun Prairie


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.