For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,496 students in Monticello, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 239 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Monticello, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, NY are Monticello High School, Robert J Kaiser Middle School and George L Cooke School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #22.
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
George L Cooke School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Richardson Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8830
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8830
Grades: PK-2
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth L Rutherford School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Patricia Pl
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4240
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4240
Grades: 3-5
| 468 students
Monticello, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Sullivan County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162 East Broadway, Monticello,
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-1350
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-1350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sullivan County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4 Bushnell Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
Monticello, NY 12701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monticello, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, NY include Monticello High School, Robert J Kaiser Middle School and George L Cooke School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
4 public schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monticello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monticello include: George L Cooke School vs. Kenneth L Rutherford School, Kenneth L Rutherford School vs. George L Cooke School
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