Best Schools in Monroe, Louisiana
41 schools · 22 Elementary · 6 Middle · 7 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Monroe?
Use this page to compare every school in Monroe by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Neville Junior High School
Middle · City of Monroe School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Ouachita Junior High School
Middle · Ouachita Parish. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Swayze Elementary School
Elementary · Ouachita Parish. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Monroe for 2026 are Neville Junior High School (9.4/10), Ouachita Junior High School (9.0/10), and Swayze Elementary School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 32 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
41
34 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$168,567
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
41
34 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$168,567
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.4/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Monroe schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 32 rated schools; 41 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neville Junior High School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ouachita Junior High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Swayze Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Sterlington High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Minnie Ruffin Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Barkdull Faulk Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Sallie Humble Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Shady Grove Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Richwood Junior High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Cypress Point Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $42,414
- Median home value
- $168,567
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
39% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Monroe compares
Louisiana rank
#54 of 139
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Louisiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$42k
73% of Louisiana median
Schools in this city
41
Monroe's public schools split across 4 districts
No single ISD owns Monroe. The public campuses divide among 4 districts.
The largest shares: City of Monroe School District (19), Ouachita Parish (13), New Vision Learning Academy (1).
Among 32 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 9.4 — the spread is inside Monroe, not a citywide average.
- City of Monroe School District19 public · 56%
- Ouachita Parish13 public · 38%
- New Vision Learning Academy1 public · 3%
- Office of Juvenile Justice1 public · 3%
About Schools in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana has 34 ranked public schools, giving families a genuine range of options to evaluate. The city's average school score sits at 6.1 out of 10, which means performance varies significantly across campuses. Parents willing to research their options will find meaningful differences between schools — this is not a uniform landscape.
The strongest performers are concentrated at the middle school level. Neville Junior High School leads the city with a 9.0 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked public schools in Monroe. Martin Luther King Junior High School follows at 8.4, and Carroll Junior High School rounds out the strong middle school tier at 7.8. East Ouachita Middle School also earns an 8.0. For elementary families, J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School scores an 8.0 — the top-performing elementary option in the city. Altogether, 12 schools, or 35% of Monroe's ranked public schools, score 7 or higher, meaning a solid subset of campuses consistently outperforms the city average.
That 35% figure is worth holding onto as a benchmark. It tells parents that high-performing options exist but are not the default. The remaining 65% of schools score below 7, and the gap between the city average of 6.1 and the top score of 9.0 is wide enough to matter in real terms. School assignment by address may land a child in a below-average campus, so parents should verify attendance boundaries early and understand whether magnet or open-enrollment options are available to them.
Practically speaking, Monroe rewards active school research. The middle school tier is where the city's strongest public options cluster, which is useful context for families planning ahead across multiple grade levels. Parents of elementary-age children should look closely at J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary, given it scores well above the city average. Checking current enrollment policies, transportation availability, and any grade-band transitions will help families build a realistic multi-year plan rather than optimizing for a single school year. Start with the top-scoring campuses and work outward from there.
Elementary Schools
22 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 204 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 404 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 245 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 600 students · 3rd–6th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 229 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 6 | 480 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 237 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 8 | 575 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.1 |
| 9 | 380 students · 3rd–5th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 312 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 |
Show all 22 elementary schools in Monroe
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 472 students · 7th–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 360 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 347 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 386 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 332 students · 7th–8th | 6.0 |
| 6 | 516 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 557 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 1,107 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 3 | 627 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 1,190 students · 8th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 5 | 472 students · 8th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 6 | 666 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Frederick High SchoolPrivate 289 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 169 students · 1st–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 2 | 187 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.6 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | River Oaks SchoolPrivate 217 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Questech LearningPrivate 95 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 54 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Ouachita Christian SchoolPrivate 719 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana · 41 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$42,414
Median Home Value
$168,567
Median Rent
$899/mo
Population
86,645
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Community Profile
Monroe has a median household income of $42,414. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $168,567, with a median rent of $899/month. The area has a poverty rate of 32.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 22
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 7
- Other
- 6
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Monroe, Louisiana
How many schools are in Monroe, Louisiana?
Monroe has 41 schools, including 34 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Monroe, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Monroe is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Monroe, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Monroe on MySchoolScout is Neville Junior High School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Monroe on MySchoolScout is Swayze Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Monroe, Louisiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Monroe on MySchoolScout is Neville Junior High School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best high school in Monroe, Louisiana?
The top-ranked high school in Monroe on MySchoolScout is Sterlington High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Monroe, Louisiana?
Monroe is served by 4 school districts: New Vision Learning Academy, Office of Juvenile Justice, Ouachita Parish, City of Monroe School District.
What is the education level in Monroe, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Monroe have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Monroe, Louisiana?
The median household income in Monroe is approximately $42,414 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Monroe, Louisiana?
Yes, Monroe has 7 private schools alongside 34 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Frederick High School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Monroe is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Monroe, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.