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Best Monroe Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,504 students in Monroe, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 S Custer Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Vivian Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 240-2610
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Sodt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5102 N Stony Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Raisinville School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Education Center, Monroe County Youth Center and Triumph Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe?
12 public elementary schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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