For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 162 students in Monticello, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in Monticello, MN is Swan River Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Monticello, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Monticello, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Becker Intermediate School - Snw (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Prairie House School (Closed 2009)
Alternative 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
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Monticello, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Monticello, MN include Swan River Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Monticello?
1 public charter schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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