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Best Monmouth Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,187 students in Monmouth, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Monmouth, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monmouth, IL are United Jr./sr. High School, United Elementary School - West and Harding Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Monmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monmouth, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
United Elementary School - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Harding Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Monmouth-roseville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Early Childhood School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
United Intermediate School
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 4-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monmouth, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Monmouth, IL include United Jr./sr. High School, United Elementary School - West and Harding Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Monmouth?
7 public schools are located in Monmouth.
What percentage of students in Monmouth go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Monmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth?
Monmouth public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monmouth are often viewed compared to one another?

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