For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,016 students in Monticello, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 74 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Monticello, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, IA are Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 N Gill St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 2-4
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monticello, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, IA include Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
4 public schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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