5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Monroe, Louisiana

42 schools · 23 Elementary · 7 Middle · 7 High · 5 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 34

Private: 8

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 5%

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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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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Monroe for 2026 are Neville Junior High School (9.0/10), Lexington Elementary School (8.8/10), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 40 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Martin Luther King Junior High School

Rates 8.2/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 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 (40 of 42). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Neville Junior High School	9.0 / 10	Middle	+2.7	96th
2	Lexington Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	94th
3	Sallie Humble Elementary School	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	89th
4	Martin Luther King Junior High School	8.2 / 10	Middle	+3.2	87th
5	Questech Learning	8.1 / 10	Middle	—	93th
6	J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	84th
7	River Oaks School	8.0 / 10	Other	—	91th
8	Sterlington High School	7.7 / 10	High	-0.0	78th
9	Grace Episcopal School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
10	St Frederick High School	7.3 / 10	High	—	79th

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: 5.9/10
Median household income: $42,414
Median home value: $168,567
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 51%

How Monroe compares

Louisiana rank

#94 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$42k

73% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

42

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.

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Elementary Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lexington Elementary School 575 students · Pre-K–2nd	575	Pre-K–2nd	8.8
2	Sallie Humble Elementary School 600 students · 3rd–6th	600	3rd–6th	8.4
3	J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School 476 students · Pre-K–6th	476	Pre-K–6th	8.0
4	Swayze Elementary School 204 students · Pre-K–5th	204	Pre-K–5th	6.7
5	Clara Hall Accelerated School 284 students · Pre-K–2nd	284	Pre-K–2nd	5.9
6	Swartz Lower Elementary School 365 students · Pre-K–2nd	365	Pre-K–2nd	5.5
7	Robinson Elementary School 389 students · Pre-K–5th	389	Pre-K–5th	5.4
8	Thomas Jefferson Elementary 263 students · 3rd–6th	263	3rd–6th	5.2
9	Cypress Point Elementary School 480 students · Pre-K–6th	480	Pre-K–6th	5.0
10	Minnie Ruffin Elementary School 404 students · Pre-K–6th	404	Pre-K–6th	4.7

Show all 23 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.

Shady Grove Elementary School Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Carver Elementary School Swartz Upper Elementary School Berg Jones Elementary School Madison James Foster Elementary School Jack Hayes Elementary School Lakeshore School Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary New Vision Learning Academy Grace Episcopal School Private Jesus the Good Shepherd School Private Our Lady of Fatima School Private

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Neville Junior High School 472 students · 7th–8th	472	7th–8th	9.0
2	Martin Luther King Junior High School 332 students · 7th–8th	332	7th–8th	8.2
3	Ouachita Junior High School 360 students · 6th–8th	360	6th–8th	6.4
4	Richwood Junior High School 347 students · 6th–8th	347	6th–8th	6.2
5	Carroll Junior High School 386 students · 7th–8th	386	7th–8th	6.1
6	East Ouachita Middle School 516 students · 6th–8th	516	6th–8th	5.6
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Questech Learning Private 60 students · 2nd–8th	60	2nd–8th	8.1

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sterlington High School 557 students · 9th–12th	557	9th–12th	7.7
2	Neville High School 1,107 students · 9th–12th	1,107	9th–12th	6.7
3	Wossman High School 666 students · 9th–12th	666	9th–12th	6.6
4	Ouachita Parish High School 1,190 students · 8th–12th	1,190	8th–12th	5.5
5	Richwood High School 472 students · 8th–12th	472	8th–12th	5.5
6	Carroll High School 627 students · 9th–12th	627	9th–12th	4.5
Private Schools 1 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 School Private 269 students · 7th–12th	269	7th–12th	7.3

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Southside Alternative High School 169 students · 1st–12th	169	1st–12th	5.3
2	Sherrouse School 187 students · Kindergarten–12th	187	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	River Oaks School Private 226 students · Kindergarten–12th	226	Kindergarten–12th	8.0
2	Prevailing Faith Christian Academy Private 39 students · Kindergarten–9th	39	Kindergarten–9th	6.1
3	Ouachita Christian School Private 654 students · Pre-K–12th	654	Pre-K–12th	5.4

Schools in Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana · 42 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: 23
Middle: 7
High: 7
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (4)

New Vision Learning Academy

1 school · 237 students

Office of Juvenile Justice

4 schools · 342 students

City of Monroe School District

19 schools · 8,683 students

Ouachita Parish

36 schools · 18,657 students

Nearby Cities

West Monroe (20 schools)

6 mi

Sterlington (2 schools)

Downsville (1 school)

Farmerville (3 schools)

26 mi

Baskin (1 school)

26 mi

Choudrant (2 schools)

Winnsboro (4 schools)

31 mi

Other Major Cities in Louisiana

Top metros statewide by school count.

Baton Rouge 131 schools New Orleans 116 schools Shreveport 68 schools Lafayette 40 schools Lake Charles 40 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Monroe, Louisiana

How many schools are in Monroe, Louisiana?

Monroe has 42 schools, including 34 public and 8 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 5.9 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 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Monroe on MySchoolScout is Lexington Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

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 9.0/10.

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 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Monroe, Louisiana?

Monroe is served by 4 school districts: New Vision Learning Academy, Office of Juvenile Justice, City of Monroe School District, Ouachita Parish.

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 8 private schools alongside 34 public schools. The top-rated private school is Questech Learning with a score of 8.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe, Louisiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Monroe is 12.4:1. 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.