For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,804 students in 71655, AR (there are , serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 71655, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 71655, AR are Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71655 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71655, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 71655, AR 九游体育s (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.
Monticello High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Drew Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Occupational Education Center
Vocational School
741 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
71655, 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 schools in 71655, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 71655, AR include Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in 71655?
8 public schools are located in 71655.
What percentage of students in 71655 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 71655 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71655?
71655 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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