Best Schools in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County, IL has a total of 21 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,189 students attend Monroe County, IL schools. On average, schools in Monroe County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Monroe County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County, IL has 8 high schools with 2,391 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Monroe County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Monroe County underperform expectations.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students
2. Waterloo High School
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Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
3. Red Bud High School
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Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
4. Valmeyer High School
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Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
5. New Athens High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County, IL has 6 middle schools with 2,439 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Monroe County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Monroe County meet expectations.
1. New Athens Jr High
SchoolGrade
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New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Waterloo Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
3. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
4. Valmeyer Jr High
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Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County, IL has 7 elementary schools with 2,359 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Monroe County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Monroe County meet expectations.
1. Rogers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 367 Students
2. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 432 Students
3. New Athens Elem
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New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
4. Gardner Elementary School
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Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students
5. Red Bud Elem School
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Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
6. Valmeyer Elementary School
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Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
7. Eagleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 315 Students
8. Immaculate Conception
SchoolGrade
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Immaculate Conception • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students
9. W J Zahnow Elem School
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Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, IL has a total population of 34,962 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monroe County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Monroe County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
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- Projected Test Scores: 49%
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
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- Actual Test Scores: 39%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations