Public schools in Monticello, KY
9 open public schools with an address in Monticello, operated by 2 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
3,058
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Monticello public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Monticello, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,058 students, an average of 340 per school. The largest campus is Wayne County High School (895 students), and the largest elementary school is Monticello Elementary School (664).
Wayne County operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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
Elementary schools in Monticello
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Elementary School Wayne County | 01–02 | 432 | 15.1:1 | |
| Monticello Elementary School Wayne County | 03–05 | 664 | 15.8:1 | |
| Walker Early Learning Center Wayne County | PK–KG | 358 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Monticello
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Middle School Wayne County | 06–08 | 646 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Monticello
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center Wayne County · Alternative School | 08–12 | 30 | 7.5:1 | |
| Otter Creek Academy Wayne County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 7 | 1.8:1 | |
| Wayne County Area Technology Center Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Wayne County High School Wayne County | 09–12 | 895 | 19.4:1 | |
| Wayne County Learning Academy Wayne County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 26 | 8.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Monticello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,058 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monticello
How many public schools are in Monticello, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Monticello: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 3,058 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 2 education agencies, led by Wayne County (8 schools), Kentucky Tech 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?
Wayne County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monticello, with 895 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 Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monticello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monticello public schools is 15.5:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. 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.
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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 Kentucky cities