For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,476 students in 12701, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12701, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12701, NY are Monticello High School, Robert J Kaiser Middle School and George L Cooke School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12701 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12701, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12701, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 schools in 12701, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12701, NY include Monticello High School, Robert J Kaiser Middle School and George L Cooke School.
How many public schools are located in 12701?
4 public schools are located in 12701.
What percentage of students in 12701 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12701 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12701?
12701 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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