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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Monroe Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 17,305 students in Monroe, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 632 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Monroe, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe, NC are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Union County Early College and Wesley Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monroe, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Union County Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Gr: 9-13 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 Potter Rd S
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Parkwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Gr: PK-2 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Clontz Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6332
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Monroe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3005 Ruben Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0636
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Shiloh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Gr: 3-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Ala Monroe
Charter School
2505 Weddington Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe, NC?
How many public schools are located in Monroe?
24 public schools are located in Monroe.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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