For the 2026 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 90%).
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 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 2-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 5-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 90%).
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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