Best Public Schools in Monroe, ME

Summary:

The city of Monroe, Maine has just one public elementary school, Monroe Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-5. Despite being located within the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03, which is ranked 126 out of 176 districts in the state, Monroe Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution.

Monroe Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine, placing 10th out of 290 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 57th out of 288 schools in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance is impressive, with 68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2024-2025, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. This success is likely attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students.

While Monroe Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in 2023-2024 is relatively high, the school's overall academic achievements are noteworthy, especially considering its high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (69.35%). The school's small size and focus on student learning appear to be key factors in its success, making it a standout institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 West Main Street	Monroe	04951	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 525-3504	57	5	10.5	61.4%	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	67.7	98^th of 289 public elementary schools	66.1%		78.6	57^th of 288 public elementary schools	80.2%	41	68.0	60.0	$23,951

Cities Near Monroe

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brooks	4.95 mi	1	226^th
Swanville	5.25 mi	2	138^th
Winterport	9.51 mi	2	114^th
Waldo	9.89 mi	1
Searsport	10.5 mi	3	244^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.