Best Monticello Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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).