For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,643 students in Monticello, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, NY are Robert J Kaiser Middle School, George L Cooke School and Kenneth L Rutherford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monticello, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 66%
Rank: #22.
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, NY include Robert J Kaiser Middle School, George L Cooke School and Kenneth L Rutherford School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monticello?
3 public elementary schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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