For the 2026 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 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 13th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Monroe, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Monroe Virtual Charter Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7007
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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, Parkside Elementary School vs. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
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