For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,417 students in Monroe, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 250 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Monroe, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, CT are Stepney Elementary School, Fawn Hollow Elementary School and Masuk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stepney Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Old Newtown Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2885
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2885
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Fawn Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Fan Hill Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2923
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2923
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Masuk High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Jockey Hollow School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Fan Hill Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2905
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2905
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Monroe, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Fan Hill Rd
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Masuk Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
838 Main Street
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Real High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
838 Main St
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-3433
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-3433
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, CT include Stepney Elementary School, Fawn Hollow Elementary School and Masuk High School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe?
5 public schools are located in Monroe.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe include: Stepney Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School vs. Stepney Elementary School
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