Monticello Montessori Charter School

4707 South Sweetwater Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monticello Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monticello Montessori Charter School's student population of 185 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Monticello Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello Montessori Charter School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#388 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
41%
40-44%
55%
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
(22-23)
28.1%
16.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monticello Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Monticello Montessori Charter School is ranked #388 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Monticello Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Monticello Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, White Pine Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Monticello Montessori Charter School?
185 students attend Monticello Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Monticello Montessori Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello Montessori Charter School?
Monticello Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monticello Montessori Charter School offer ?
Monticello Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello Montessori Charter School part of?
Monticello Montessori Charter School is part of Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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