For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,294 students in Melrose, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 188 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Melrose, MN are Melrose Secondary, Melrose Elementary School and Melrose Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melrose, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wced Credit Recovery
Alternative School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Education District B-2
Special Education School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Melrose, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melrose, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Melrose, MN include Melrose Secondary, Melrose Elementary School and Melrose Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Melrose, MN?
5 public schools are located in Melrose, MN.
What percentage of students in Melrose, MN go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose, MN?
Melrose, MN public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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