Serving 160 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 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 160 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
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 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 White Pine Charter School, Edgemont Gardens Elementary 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?
160 students attend Monticello Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Monticello Montessori Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello Montessori Charter School?
Monticello Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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