Top Rankings
Monticello Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,719 students in Monticello Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Monticello Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
2,719 Students
2,506,609 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
217,103 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monticello Central School District, which is ranked #980 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#985 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
39%
30%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
35%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,558 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,042 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,558
$31,333
Spending / Student
$38,042
$32,210
Best Monticello Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Emma C Chase School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 Pennsylvania Ave
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
(845) 888-2471
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
(845) 888-2471
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
George L Cooke School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Richardson Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8830
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8830
Gr: PK-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Kenneth L Rutherford School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Patricia Pl
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4240
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4240
Gr: 3-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,719 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District is ranked #980 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Central School District?
39% of Monticello Central School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello Central School District?
Monticello Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Monticello Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,042 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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