Public schools in Monmouth, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Monmouth, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,187
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Monmouth public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Monmouth, IL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,187 students, an average of 312 per school. The largest campus is Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Early Childhood School (324).
Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Monmouth campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monmouth
Elementary schools in Monmouth
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Primary School Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 | 02–03 | 240 | 13:1 | |
| Lincoln Early Childhood School Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 | PK–01 | 324 | 15.4:1 | |
| United Elem Sch - West United CUSD 304 | PK–03 | 179 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Monmouth
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Intermediate School Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 | 04–06 | 318 | 12.5:1 | |
| United Intermediate School United CUSD 304 | 04–06 | 198 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Monmouth
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth-Roseville High Sch Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 | 09–12 | 483 | 16.5:1 | |
| United Jr./Sr. High School United CUSD 304 | 07–12 | 445 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.8%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black4.6%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Monmouth schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,187 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monmouth
How many public schools are in Monmouth, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Monmouth: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,187 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monmouth?
Schools with an address in Monmouth belong to 2 education agencies, led by Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 (4 schools), United CUSD 304 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monmouth?
Monmouth-Roseville High Sch reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monmouth, with 483 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monmouth?
No school with an address in Monmouth is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monmouth schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monmouth public schools is 13:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monmouth guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities