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Best Schools in Monticello, KY
Monticello, KY has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,535 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Monticello meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monticello, KY
The top high schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
3. Clinton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
4. Wayne County Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
5. Otter Creek Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monticello, KY
The top middle schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Clinton County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monticello, KY
The top elementary schools in Monticello, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Knot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 825 Students
2. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
4. Albany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 461 Students
5. Clinton County Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 231 Students
6. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
7. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monticello, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monticello, KY has a total population of 15,322 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monticello, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monticello, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monticello, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monticello, KY
How many schools are in Monticello, KY?
Monticello, KY has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,535 students in total.
How do schools in Monticello perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Monticello score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Monticello 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: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Monticello
3 of 8 schools in Monticello carry a SchoolGrade (5 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 8 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 (3)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.