Best Schools in Monroe County, MI
Monroe County, MI has 81 public schools (20 high, 14 middle, 41 elementary) serving 31,290 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, 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, MI
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe County Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Ida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ida Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Whiteford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteford Agricultural School District Of The Counties Of Le • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
4. Summerfield Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerfield Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 262 Students
5. Blissfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blissfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
6. Mason Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
7. Flat Rock Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flat Rock Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
8. Bedford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1294 Students
9. Huron High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
10. Milan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milan Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, MI
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ida Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 494 Students
2. Mason Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
3. Carl T Renton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
4. Whiteford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteford Agricultural School District Of The Counties Of Le • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
5. Dundee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundee Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
6. Bedford Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
7. Milan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milan Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 436 Students
8. Blissfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blissfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
9. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
10. Wagar 78 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, MI
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackman Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
2. Dundee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundee Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 851 Students
3. Monroe Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
4. Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
5. Mason Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
6. Loren Eyler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
7. Parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibraltar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
8. Triumph Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triumph Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 777 Students
9. Ida Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ida Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 562 Students
10. Whiteford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteford Agricultural School District Of The Counties Of Le • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, MI has a total population of 154,809 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, MI
How many schools are in Monroe County, MI?
Monroe County, MI has 81 public schools: 20 high schools, 14 middle schools and 41 elementary schools, serving 31,290 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 81 schools in Monroe County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, 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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
12 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Monroe (14)
- Carleton (7)
- Dundee (4)
- Erie (4)
- Ida (3)
- Lambertville (3)
- Milan (3)
- Newport (3)
- Ottawa Lake (3)
- Temperance (3)
- Petersburg (2)
- South Rockwood (1)
School districts (10)
- Airport Community Schools (9 schools)
- Monroe Public Schools (8 schools)
- Milan Area Schools (6 schools)
- Bedford Public Schools (5 schools)
- Dundee Community Schools (4 schools)
- Jefferson Schools (Monroe) (4 schools)
- Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) (4 schools)
- Ida Public School District (3 schools)
- Monroe ISD (3 schools)
- Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le (3 schools)