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Best Monticello Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,496 students in Monticello, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Monticello, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
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 19% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
George L Cooke School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Richardson Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8830
Gr: PK-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Kenneth L Rutherford School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Patricia Pl
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4240
Gr: 3-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Monticello, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Sullivan County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162 East Broadway, Monticello,
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-1350
Sullivan County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4 Bushnell Ave
Monticello, NY 12701

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?
92% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
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).

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