Public schools in Monticello, MN
18 open public schools with an address in Monticello, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,344
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Monticello public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Monticello, MN: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,344 students, an average of 241 per school. The largest campus is Monticello Senior High (1,313 students), and the largest elementary school is Pinewood Elementary (794).
Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci operates the most schools here (9), 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 11.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 29% 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
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Education Center Monticello Public School District | PK–KG | 301 | 7.1:1 | |
| Foundations I Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | KG–06 | 5 | — | |
| Little Mountain Elementary Monticello Public School District | 01–05 | 576 | 13.6:1 | |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello Public School District | PK–05 | 65 | — | |
| Pinewood Elementary Monticello Public School District | 01–05 | 794 | 14.9:1 | |
| Pinewood Elementary - SNW Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | KG–06 | 7 | 4:1 | |
| Swan River Montessori Charter Sch Swan River Montessori Charter Sch · Charter | PK–06 | 161 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Monticello
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Middle Monticello Public School District | 06–08 | 860 | 17.2:1 | |
| Monticello Middle School - SNW Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | 06–08 | 14 | 3.8:1 |
High schools in Monticello
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 882 Online Monticello Public School District · Virtual | 07–12 | 80 | — | |
| Foundations II Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | 05–12 | 10 | — | |
| Monticello Alternative Program Monticello Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 24 | 5.7:1 | |
| Monticello High School - SNW Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | 09–12 | 14 | 5:1 | |
| Monticello Senior High Monticello Public School District | 09–12 | 1,313 | 20.4:1 | |
| SNW Transitions Program Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | 09–12 | 39 | 11.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Monticello
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Elementary School - SNW Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | PK–PK | 68 | 11.1:1 | |
| RISE Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | 01–12 | 6 | — | |
| Summit Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Special Education School | KG–12 | 7 | 1.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black3.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Monticello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,344 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monticello
How many public schools are in Monticello, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Monticello: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 4,344 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 3 education agencies, led by Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci (9 schools), Monticello Public School District (8 schools), Swan River Montessori Charter Sch (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 Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monticello, with 1,313 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monticello?
Yes. 1 of the 18 public schools in Monticello are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Swan River Montessori Charter Sch. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monticello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monticello public schools is 11.1:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. 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 Minnesota cities