For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,404 students in Monticello, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 129 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Monticello, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, IL are Monticello Middle School, Washington School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Washington School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-3
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Monticello, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monticello, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, IL include Monticello Middle School, Washington School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
3 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 IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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