Best Schools in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County, IL has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,189 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, IL
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students
2. New Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
3. Waterloo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
4. Valmeyer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
5. Red Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, IL
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
2. Waterloo Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
3. New Athens Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
4. Valmeyer Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, IL
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 432 Students
2. Rogers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 367 Students
3. Gardner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students
4. New Athens Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
5. Red Bud Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
6. Valmeyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
7. Immaculate Conception
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immaculate Conception • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students
8. W J Zahnow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students
9. Eagleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 315 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.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, IL
How many schools are in Monroe County, IL?
Monroe County, IL has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,189 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Monroe County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
3 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Waterloo CUSD 5 (5 schools)
- Columbia CUSD 4 (4 schools)
- Valmeyer CUSD 3 (3 schools)