For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,482 students in Monroe, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, MI are Monroe County Education Center, Monroe County Youth Center and Triumph Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Education Center, Monroe County Youth Center and Triumph Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe?
7 public middle schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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