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Best Schools in Monticello, IA
Monticello, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,347 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Monticello don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monticello, IA
The top high schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
2. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
3. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
4. Anamosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monticello, IA
The top middle schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
3. Anamosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monticello, IA
The top elementary schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
2. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
3. Strawberry Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
4. North Linn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
5. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
6. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monticello, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monticello, IA has a total population of 5,482 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monticello, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monticello, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monticello, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monticello, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Monticello, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monticello, IA
How many schools are in Monticello, IA?
Monticello, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,347 students in total.
How do schools in Monticello perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Monticello score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Monticello don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monticello?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Monticello
3 of 4 schools in Monticello carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Monticello. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.