Monticello’s public schools outscore 53% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Monticello, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 22% of Monticello’s students scored proficient, below the Louisiana average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Monticello’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 159 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Monticello’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,382 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 19 middle and 12 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Victory Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Monticello’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Louisiana school districts, #142 of 162 Louisiana towns. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Monticello, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
Kindergarten in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
1st grade in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
2nd grade in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
3rd grade in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
4th grade in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
5th grade in Monticello
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
Monticello’s public schools are run by East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which also serves Baton Rouge and St. George. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Monticello vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Monticello’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | B− | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Baton Rouge | B− | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Central | A | Central |
Every school in Monticello
30 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Monticello’s schools
Are Monticello’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Monticello children attend outscore 53% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #142 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Monticello in?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 39,320 students in 81 schools (2024–25).
Where do Monticello kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Woodlawn High School, Liberty High School, Tara High School, Scotlandville Magnet High School, Broadmoor Senior High School, Belaire High School, McKinley Senior High School, Glen Oaks Senior High School, Istrouma High School, Northeast High School and Capitol High School.
What is Monticello’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in East Baton Rouge Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Monticello spend per student?
$17,382 in East Baton Rouge Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Monticello?
Yes: Victory Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 273 students).
Parents talk
What Monticello families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.