For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,140 students in Monroe, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Monroe, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, WI are Northside Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3005 8 1/2 Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 13th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Monroe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 26th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, WI include Northside Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Monroe Middle 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?
96% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe include: Northside Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
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