Best Schools in Monroe County, IN
Monroe County, IN has 40 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 22 elementary) serving 15,646 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Monroe County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, IN
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bloomington High School South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
2. Bloomington High School North
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
3. The Acad Of Sci & Entrepreneurship
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
4. Edgewood High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland-bean Blossom C S C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
5. Bloomington Graduation School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 100 Students
6. Excel Center - Bloomington
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Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Bloomington • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, IN
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 524 Students
2. Tri-north Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Edgewood Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland-bean Blossom C S C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
4. Lora L Batchelor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 477 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, IN
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Childs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
2. Unionville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
3. Marlin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
4. Binford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 475 Students
5. University Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 596 Students
6. The Bloomington Project School
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Projected Test Scores
The Bloomington Project School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 330 Students
7. Clear Creek Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 134 Students
8. Lakeview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
9. Edgewood Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland-bean Blossom C S C • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 573 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, IN has a total population of 139,718 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, IN
How many schools are in Monroe County, IN?
Monroe County, IN has 40 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 15,646 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Monroe County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Monroe County meet 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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- 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)
- Bloomington (23)
- Ellettsville (4)
- Unionville (1)
School districts (2)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (23 schools)
- Richland-Bean Blossom C S C (5 schools)