For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 309 students in Monroe Center, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Monroe Center, IL is Monroe Center Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe Center, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Monroe Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe Center, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Center Grade School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17500 Hwy 72
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe Center, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe Center, IL include Monroe Center Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe Center?
1 public schools are located in Monroe Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Center?
Monroe Center public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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