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Best Monroe County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,517 students in Monroe County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 191 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO are Monroe City R-i High School, Middle Grove Elementary School and Monroe City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Middle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11476 Rte M
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Holliday C-2 School District
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Curtright St
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Paris High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Paris Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25678 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 7-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO include Monroe City R-i High School, Middle Grove Elementary School and Monroe City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
10 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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