For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,487 students in Monroe, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe, WI are Northside Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3005 8 1/2 Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 13th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Monroe, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mms Alternative Charter (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1220 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7128
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7128
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Monroe Alternative Charter School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1220 16th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7227
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7227
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Monroe Virtual Charter Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe, WI include Northside Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Monroe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe?
4 public elementary schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monroe include: Northside Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School
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