Monroe County Public Schools
Monroe County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,113
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Monroe County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Monroe County has 4 district entries. Waterloo CUSD 5 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Waterloo has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
5,113
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Monroe County
Waterloo CUSD 5
Columbia CUSD 4
Valmeyer CUSD 3
Monroe/Randolph ROE
14 Public Schools in Monroe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo High School | Listed only | Waterloo CUSD 5 | Waterloo, 62298Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 895 |
| Columbia High School | Listed only | Columbia CUSD 4 | Columbia, 62236Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 635 |
| Waterloo Junior High School | Listed only | Waterloo CUSD 5 | Waterloo, 62298Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 619 |
| Columbia Middle School | Listed only | Columbia CUSD 4 | Columbia, 62236Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 608 |
| W J Zahnow Elem School | Listed only | Waterloo CUSD 5 | Waterloo, 62298Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 488 |
| Parkview Elementary School | Listed only | Columbia CUSD 4 | Columbia, 62236Suburb: Large | 2–4 | Primary | 432 |
| Gardner Elementary School | Listed only | Waterloo CUSD 5 | Waterloo, 62298Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Rogers Elem School | Listed only | Waterloo CUSD 5 | Waterloo, 62298Town: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 367 |
| Eagleview Elementary School | Listed only | Columbia CUSD 4 | Columbia, 62236Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 315 |
| Valmeyer Elementary School | Listed only | Valmeyer CUSD 3 | Valmeyer, 62295Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Valmeyer High School | Listed only | Valmeyer CUSD 3 | Valmeyer, 62295Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 118 |
| Valmeyer Jr High | Listed only | Valmeyer CUSD 3 | Valmeyer, 62295Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 86 |
| Career Center of Southern IL | Listed only | Monroe/Randolph ROE | Red Bud, 62278Rural: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| CCSI Alternative School | Listed only | Monroe/Randolph ROE | Red Bud, 62278Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Waterloo High School
Waterloo CUSD 5
Waterloo, 62298 / Rural: Fringe
Columbia High School
Columbia CUSD 4
Columbia, 62236 / Suburb: Large
Waterloo Junior High School
Waterloo CUSD 5
Waterloo, 62298 / Town: Fringe
Columbia Middle School
Columbia CUSD 4
Columbia, 62236 / Suburb: Large
W J Zahnow Elem School
Waterloo CUSD 5
Waterloo, 62298 / Town: Fringe
Parkview Elementary School
Columbia CUSD 4
Columbia, 62236 / Suburb: Large
Gardner Elementary School
Waterloo CUSD 5
Waterloo, 62298 / Town: Fringe
Rogers Elem School
Waterloo CUSD 5
Waterloo, 62298 / Town: Fringe
Eagleview Elementary School
Columbia CUSD 4
Columbia, 62236 / Suburb: Large
Valmeyer Elementary School
Valmeyer CUSD 3
Valmeyer, 62295 / Rural: Distant
Valmeyer High School
Valmeyer CUSD 3
Valmeyer, 62295 / Rural: Distant
Valmeyer Jr High
Valmeyer CUSD 3
Valmeyer, 62295 / Rural: Distant
Career Center of Southern IL
Monroe/Randolph ROE
Red Bud, 62278 / Rural: Distant
CCSI Alternative School
Monroe/Randolph ROE
Red Bud, 62278 / Rural: Distant
Monroe County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Monroe County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Monroe County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Monroe County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Monroe County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Monroe County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Monroe County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.