Best Monticello Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 749 students in Monticello, KY.

The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482

Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

Otter Creek Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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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: #33.

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: #44.

Wayne County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(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: n/an/a

Wayne County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424

Gr: 8-12

[+] 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 middle schools in Monticello, KY?

The top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Monticello?

5 public middle schools are located in Monticello.

What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?

Monticello public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).