For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 780 students in Monroe City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 178 private students). 81% 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 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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?
81% 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 33% (majority Black).
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