Best High Schools in Monroe, CT

High schools
3
Students
2,886
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Monroe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Newtown High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students

2. Masuk High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monroe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students

3. Oxford High School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oxford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students

Best Middle Schools in Monroe, CT

Middle schools
4
Students
2,368
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Monroe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Reed Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students

2. Newtown Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students

3. Jockey Hollow School

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monroe School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students

4. Oxford Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oxford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Monroe, CT

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,707
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Monroe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stepney Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monroe School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students

2. Fawn Hollow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monroe School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students

3. Monroe Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monroe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

4. Great Oak Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oxford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 353 Students

5. Middle Gate Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students

6. Quaker Farms School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Oxford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 405 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Monroe, CT has a total population of 19,140 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Monroe, CT

7,961

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monroe, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,766 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Monroe, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Monroe, CT

How many schools are in Monroe, CT?

Monroe, CT has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,961 students in total.

How do schools in Monroe perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Monroe score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Monroe meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Monroe, CT

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Cedarhurst, CT

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Trumbull, CT

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Shelton, CT

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sandy Hook, CT

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Easton, CT

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Newtown, CT

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Derby, CT

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ansonia, CT

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oxford, CT

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Seymour, CT

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Monroe

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
20%
Avg actual scores
64%
Avg projected
63.2%

5 of 5 schools in Monroe carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 3B: 2

All 5 public schools we grade in Monroe. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (3)

Other schools and academies (1)