Total enrollment
14,256
+252 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Monroe County
Indiana · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Monroe County: 33 schools, 14,256 students, Monroe County Community Sch Corp as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Monroe County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
31
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Monroe County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.9% | #12 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14,256 | #17 of 91 | #630 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 31 | #15 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #23 of 91 | #1,213 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.0% | #79 of 91 | #2,145 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.7% | #24 of 91 | #1,422 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Monroe County school rankings
Residents
140,965
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
33
5 districts
Enrollment
14,256
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,868
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.0%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
20
7,153 students
Middle
4
2,246 students
High
7
4,291 students
Combined / other
2
566 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe County Community Sch Corp
10,480 students · 5 districts in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
49.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
31
15.7% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Unionville Elementary School· 72.7%
- Childs Elementary School· 68.2%
- Marlin Elementary School· 66.7%
- Seven Oaks Classical School· 64.2%
- University Elementary School· 61.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Bloomington | High | 09-12 | 1,691 | · |
| Bloomington High School North | Bloomington | High | 09-12 | 1,528 | · |
| Edgewood High School | Ellettsville | High | 09-12 | 777 | · |
| Edgewood Primary School | Bloomington | Elementary | KG-02 | 652 | · |
| Edgewood Junior High School | Ellettsville | Middle | 06-08 | 627 | · |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Bloomington | Elementary | 03-05 | 619 | · |
| Summit Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 617 | · |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Bloomington | Middle | 07-08 | 572 | · |
| Tri-North Middle School | Bloomington | Middle | 07-08 | 569 | · |
| Seven Oaks Classical School | Ellettsville | Combined | KG-12 | 566 | · |
| University Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 536 | · |
| Binford Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 507 | · |
| Lora L Batchelor Middle School | Bloomington | Middle | 07-08 | 478 | · |
| Childs Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 446 | · |
| Grandview Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 417 | · |
| Fairview Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 414 | · |
| Templeton Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 412 | · |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 408 | · |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 336 | · |
| The Bloomington Project School | Bloomington | Elementary | KG-08 | 317 | · |
| Arlington Heights Elementary Sch | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 301 | · |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 294 | · |
| Rogers Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | KG-02 | 288 | · |
| Unionville Elementary School | Unionville | Elementary | PK-06 | 223 | · |
| Marlin Elementary School | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-06 | 222 | · |
| Excel Center - Bloomington | Bloomington | High | 09-12 | 117 | · |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | Ellettsville | Elementary | PK-PK | 101 | · |
| Bloomington Graduation School | Bloomington | High | 07-12 | 99 | · |
| The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship | Bloomington | High | 09-12 | 79 | · |
| Early Learning Center | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-PK | 27 | · |
| Hoosier Hills Childcare Center | Bloomington | Elementary | PK-PK | 16 | · |
| Hoosier Hills Career Center | Bloomington | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| Forest Hills Spec Educ Coop | Ellettsville | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
Monroe County is a middle-population county of about 140,965 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 14,256 students across 33 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,868, about 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% lower than the Indiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Monroe County is built around 20 elementary schools (7,153 students), 4 middle schools (2,246), 7 high schools (4,291), and 2 combined or other schools.
Monroe County Community Sch Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 10,480 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Monroe County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 14,004 students to 14,256.
On allk12, the community for Monroe County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data