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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,013 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 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
4,013 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monticello Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,798 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,578
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,798
$18,463
Best Monticello Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Elementary 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
Gr: 1-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: ≥80% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: 1-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Monticello Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Monticello Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Gr: PK-K | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Public School District?
Monticello Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,013 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Public School District?
Monticello Public School District is ranked #64 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Public School District?
77% of Monticello Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Monticello Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,798 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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