Top Rankings
Monticello Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Monticello Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Monticello Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monticello Central School District, which is ranked #979 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#985 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%
Graduation Rate
81%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
14%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,212 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,939 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$113 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$41,212
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$41,939
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Monticello Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Emma C Chase School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 Pennsylvania Ave
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
(845) 888-2471
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
(845) 888-2471
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District is ranked #979 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Central School District?
40% of Monticello Central School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Monticello Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,939 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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