For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,620 students in Monticello, GA (there are , serving 225 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Monticello, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, GA are Jasper County High School, Washington Park Elementary School and Jasper County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14477 Ga Highway 11 N
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-5026
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-5026
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6284
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6284
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Jasper County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1289 College St
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-2227
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-2227
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
495 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-4968
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-4968
Gr: PK-2 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Monticello, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Project Phoenix (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1289 College Street
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6350
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6350
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monticello, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Monticello, GA include Jasper County High School, Washington Park Elementary School and Jasper County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
4 public schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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