For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,194 students in Monroe, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,477 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Monroe, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, MI are Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Middle College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Triumph Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Vivian Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 240-2610
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 240-2610
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Sodt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5102 N Stony Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Raisinville School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Transition Center
Special Education School
1103 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Monroe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cantrick Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1008 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Gr: PK
1008 Riverview Street
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
306 Lincoln Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4200
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4200
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Great Start Readiness Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Gr: 9-12
3500 Comboni Way
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-5898
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-5898
Gr: 7-12
1960 Hurd Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 289-5580
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 289-5580
Gr: K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Jefferson Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5707 Williams Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2201
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 2%
5102 North Stoney Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2380
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2380
Gr: 5-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
908 E. 2nd Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
77 N. Roessler Street
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4900
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4900
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
15488 Eastwood Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Gr: K-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center.
How many public schools are located in Monroe?
15 public schools are located in Monroe.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe include: Custer Elementary School vs. Arborwood Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Monroe Middle School, Arborwood Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School
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