For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 294 students in Melrose, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Melrose, NM are Melrose High School, Melrose Junior and Melrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melrose, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Junior
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melrose, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Melrose, NM include Melrose High School, Melrose Junior and Melrose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Melrose?
3 public schools are located in Melrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose?
Melrose public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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