For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,538 students in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in West Monroe are Monroe High School and Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe, MI include Monroe High School and Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe?
the neighborhood of West Monroe, Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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