For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Monroe City, MO (there are , serving 167 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Monroe City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe City, MO are Monroe City R-i High School, Monroe City Elementary School and Monroe City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Monroe City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Monroe City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe City, MO include Monroe City R-i High School, Monroe City Elementary School and Monroe City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe City?
3 public schools are located in Monroe City.
What percentage of students in Monroe City go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Monroe City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe City?
Monroe City public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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