Public schools in Monroe, NC
24 open public schools with an address in Monroe, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,336
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Monroe public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Monroe, NC: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,336 students, an average of 722 per school. The largest campus is Union Academy (2,186 students), and the largest elementary school is Wesley Chapel Elementary (729).
Union County Public Schools operates the most schools here (22), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 15.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Monroe
Elementary schools in Monroe
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA Monroe ALA Monroe · Charter | KG–08 | 237 | 18.2:1 | |
| Benton Heights Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 451 | 10.3:1 | |
| East Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 423 | 11.8:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 394 | 14.1:1 | |
| Prospect Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 373 | 13.3:1 | |
| Rock Rest Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 394 | 10.7:1 | |
| Rocky River Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 536 | 13.4:1 | |
| Sardis Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 529 | 13.1:1 | |
| Shiloh Valley Elementary Union County Public Schools | 03–05 | 574 | 16.4:1 | |
| Shiloh Valley Primary School Union County Public Schools | PK–02 | 563 | 13.3:1 | |
| Unionville Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 679 | 15.1:1 | |
| Walter Bickett Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 444 | 11:1 | |
| Wesley Chapel Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 729 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Monroe
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 802 | 17.6:1 | |
| Parkwood Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 879 | 20.1:1 | |
| Piedmont Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 980 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Monroe
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy of Technology and Arts Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 875 | 15.9:1 | |
| Monroe High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,215 | 17.2:1 | |
| Parkwood High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,082 | 16.9:1 | |
| Piedmont High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,270 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sun Valley High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 16.1:1 | |
| Union County Early College Union County Public Schools | 09–13 | 340 | 23.4:1 | |
| Wolfe School Union County Public Schools · Special Education School | 06–12 | 109 | 7.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Monroe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Academy Union Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 2,186 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.8%
- Hispanic30.3%
- Black14.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Monroe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,336 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monroe
How many public schools are in Monroe, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Monroe: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 17,336 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monroe?
Schools with an address in Monroe belong to 3 education agencies, led by Union County Public Schools (22 schools), ALA Monroe (1 school), Union Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monroe?
Sun Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monroe, with 1,272 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monroe?
Yes. 2 of the 24 public schools in Monroe are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ALA Monroe, Union Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monroe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monroe public schools is 15.6:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monroe 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 North Carolina cities