Best Monticello Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,803 students in Monticello, KY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, KY are Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monticello, KY public elementary schools have an score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Monticello, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Otter Creek Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203

Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #22.

Wayne County Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
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95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691

Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #33.

Wayne County Learning Academy

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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484

Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #44.

Monticello Elementary School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
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160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900

Gr: 3-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: n/an/a

Bell Elementary School

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278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150

Gr: 1-2 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 15%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monticello, Kentucky

Monticello, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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 elementary schools in Monticello, KY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, KY include Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County Learning Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in Monticello?

5 public elementary schools are located in Monticello.

What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?

Monticello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).