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Best Monticello Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,058 students in Monticello, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Monticello, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monticello, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Elementary School
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Gr: 1-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Gr: PK-K | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Gr: 8-12
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Monticello, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A J Lloyd Middle School (Closed 2008)
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Monticello High School (Closed 2014)
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Monticello Middle School (Closed 2014)
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Turner Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Gr: 5-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Wayne County Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monticello, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
9 public schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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