For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,972 students in Monticello, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, AR are Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monticello, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Drew Central Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Grades: 5-8
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Drew Central Elem. School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Monticello, Arkansas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Grades: 4-8
| 51 students
175 Henley Street
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, AR include Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monticello?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Monticello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monticello include: Drew Central Elem. School vs. Monticello Elementary School
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