For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 870 students in Monticello, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, MS are Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, Monticello Elementary School and Rod Paige Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monticello, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
957 W Mcpherson Drive
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monticello, MS include Topeka Tilton Attendance Center, Monticello Elementary School and Rod Paige Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monticello?
3 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 Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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