For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,648 students in 12701, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12701, NY are Robert J Kaiser Middle School, George L Cooke School and Kenneth L Rutherford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12701, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12701, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
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 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
12701, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Sullivan County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162 East Broadway, Monticello,
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-1350
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 796-1350
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12701, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12701, NY include Robert J Kaiser Middle School, George L Cooke School and Kenneth L Rutherford School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12701?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12701.
What is the racial composition of students in 12701?
12701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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