Monticello Community School District, Iowa

Monticello Community School District is a unified school district in Jones County, Delaware County, and Linn County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,887 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 169 sq mi (439 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,887 ± 524
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Jones County89% of the district’s landDelaware County7% of the district’s landLinn County4% of the district’s land
Land area
169 sq mi (439 km²)
Median household income
$86,836 ± $10,808
Median home value
$192,000 ± $11,618
Water area
0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1919650
Coordinates (central point)
42.224920, -91.195531

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Monticello Community School District, largest first

  1. Lovell Township5,238 people
  2. Monticello (city)4,071 people
  3. Wayne Township683 people
  4. Scotch Grove Township572 people
  5. Castle Grove Township469 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Anamosa Community School District10 mi southwest
  2. Maquoketa Valley Community School District14 mi northwest
  3. Central City Community School District15 mi west
  4. Western Dubuque County Community School District17 mi northeast
  5. Midland Community School District18 mi southeast
  6. North Linn Community School District23 mi west

These share a boundary with Monticello Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Monticello Community School District before you rely on it.

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