Top Monticello Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Monticello, KY, serving 3,272 students. Monticello has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
- Monticello, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Monticello, KY are Wayne County Middle School, Monticello Elementary School and Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Monticello, KY Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Wayne County Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%95 Champion Drive10
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
- Monticello Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50%160 Cave St10
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Grades: 3-5 | 688 students
- Wayne County High School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2 Kenny Davis Blvd10
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12 | 959 students
- Otter Creek Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1442 Old Bethel Church Rd10
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12 | 38 students
- Bell Elementary School278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Grades: 1-2 | 402 students
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- Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center Alternative School9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12 | 30 students
- Walker Early Learning Center1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Grades: PK-K | 409 students
- Wayne County Area Technology Center Vocational School150 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Wayne County Learning Academy Alternative School1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
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