Top Rankings
Monticello Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,142 students in Monticello Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Monticello Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,142 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Monticello Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
62 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
411 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
137 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
3,308 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
80%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
276
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
342
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
363
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
361
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,244 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,030
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,244
$18,586
Best Monticello Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Grades: 1-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Little Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Grades: 1-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello Nature Based Education
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Grades: K-5
| 60 students
Rank: #44.
Monticello Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #55.
Monticello Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #66.
Monticello Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406-7th Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
882 Online 6-12
Magnet School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
882 Online K-5
Magnet School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastview Education Center
Magnet School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Grades: PK-K
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie House School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Public School District?
Monticello Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,142 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Public School District?
Monticello Public School District is ranked #56 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Public School District?
80% of Monticello Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello Public School District?
Monticello Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Monticello Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,244 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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