Niche's 2026 ranking of the best college prep public high schools in Wisconsin reveals that Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy boasts the highest average SAT score at 1490. Following closely is Reagan College Preparatory High School in Milwaukee with an average of 1450. Brookfield Central High School ranks third with an average SAT score of 1410. Other notable schools include Brookfield East High School and West High School in Madison, both scoring 1390. The ranking evaluates schools based on various factors, including graduation rates and Advanced Placement (AP) enrollment, although SAT and ACT scores were excluded from this year's ranking formula to reflect a trend towards de-emphasizing standardized test scores in college admissions. Nonetheless, Niche provides average SAT scores for many schools, highlighting their academic performance despite the changes in ranking criteria.