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Best Monroe Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,473 students in Monroe, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, MI are Monroe County Education Center, Sodt Elementary School and Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sodt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Raisinville School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Education Center, Sodt Elementary School and Manor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe?
7 public preschools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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