For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,070 students in Monroe County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 932 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Rogers Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 E Mill St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Grades: 2-3
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Grades: 2-4
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Grades: 4-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Waterloo Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Bellefontaine Dr
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #77.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Grades: 5-8
| 569 students
Rank: #99.
Valmeyer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1010.
Valmeyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Valmeyer Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Grades: PK-1
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Grades: PK-1
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Rogers Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County, IL?
13 public schools are located in Monroe County, IL.
What percentage of students in Monroe County, IL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, IL?
Monroe County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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