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Schools in Monticello · Monticello Central School District

Monticello’s public schools score below 92% of New York districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Monticello’s districts is 23%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Monticello, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#716of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% 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.

Reading proficiency
27%
▼ 22 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
23%
▼ 24 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
79%
▼ 8 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$35.2K
▲ 2% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
2,229 students on the public path
In brief

Monticello’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $35,243 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Robert J Kaiser Middle School, then Monticello High School. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Monticello’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

D: better than 8% of New York school districts, #716 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 8%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (464)Better than 7%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,268 test results and a graduating class of 234 could put Monticello anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Monticello’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,328 in math, 1,208 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Monticello, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC−
6–8Robert J Kaiser Middle SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictD
9–12Monticello High SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictB−

Monticello’s public schools are run by Monticello Central School District, which also serves Bethel, Forestburgh, Mamakating and Thompson and others. 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.

Monticello Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,695 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$35,243NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading27%
State average 48.9% · 1208 students tested
Math23%
State average 46.5% · 1328 students tested

Monticello vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Monticello’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MonticelloDMonticello Central

Every school in Monticello

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Monticelloin other towns
George L Cooke School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
590 students10:1Rate it →
Emma C Chase School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wurtsboro
C−
219 students12:1Rate it →
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
587 students9:1Rate it →
Monticello High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
833 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Monticello’s schools

Are Monticello’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Monticello children attend score below 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #716 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Monticello in?

Monticello Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,695 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Monticello kids go to high school?

Monticello High School, with 833 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Monticello’s graduation rate?

79% of the class of 2023 in Monticello Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Monticello spend per student?

$35,243 in Monticello Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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 New York. Stars are from neighbors.