Public schools in Monticello, AR
9 open public schools with an address in Monticello, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,874
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Monticello public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Monticello, AR: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,874 students, an average of 319 per school. The largest campus is Drew Central Elementary School (562 students).
Monticello School District operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Monticello campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monticello
Monticello School District
Public school district
4 schools in Monticello
Drew Central School District
Public school district
3 schools in Monticello
Division of Youth Services School System
State operated agency
1 school in Monticello · 7 total
Monticello Occupational Education Center
Other local education agency
1 school in Monticello
Elementary schools in Monticello
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Elementary School Drew Central School District | PK–05 | 562 | 18.5:1 | |
| Monticello Elementary School Monticello School District | PK–02 | 408 | 15.6:1 | |
| Monticello Intermediate School Monticello School District | 03–05 | 361 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Monticello
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Middle School Drew Central School District | 06–08 | 360 | 15.4:1 | |
| Monticello Middle School Monticello School District | 06–08 | 327 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Monticello
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Consolidate High School - Vera Lloyd Division of Youth Services School System | 05–12 | 10 | 3.7:1 | |
| Drew Central High School Drew Central School District | 09–12 | 340 | 11.5:1 | |
| Monticello High School Monticello School District | 09–12 | 506 | 11:1 | |
| Monticello Occupational Education Center Monticello Occupational Education Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black31.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Monticello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,874 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monticello
How many public schools are in Monticello, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Monticello: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 2,874 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monticello?
Schools with an address in Monticello belong to 4 education agencies, led by Monticello School District (4 schools), Drew Central School District (3 schools), Division of Youth Services School System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monticello?
Monticello High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monticello, with 506 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monticello?
No school with an address in Monticello is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monticello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monticello public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monticello guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Arkansas cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities