Public schools in Monroe, OH
6 open public schools with an address in Monroe, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,029
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Monroe public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Monroe, OH: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,029 students, an average of 505 per school. The largest campus is Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students).
Monroe Local operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 18.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17:1. 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% 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
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary School Monroe Local | 02–06 | 1,166 | 22:1 | |
| Monroe Primary School Monroe Local | PK–01 | 448 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Monroe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Junior High School Monroe Local | 07–08 | 440 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Monroe
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Tech LeSourdsville Location Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Career and Technical School | 12–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Butler Tech Natural Science Center Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 104 | — | |
| Monroe High School Monroe Local | 09–12 | 871 | 21.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black6.9%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Monroe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,029 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monroe
How many public schools are in Monroe, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Monroe: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,029 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 2 education agencies, led by Monroe Local (4 schools), Butler Technology & Career Development Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monroe?
Monroe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monroe, with 871 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monroe?
No school with an address in Monroe is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monroe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monroe public schools is 18.3:1, higher than the Ohio school median of 17:1. 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 Ohio cities