For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,339 students in Melrose, MN (there are , serving 248 private students). 84% 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 Elementary School, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. and West Central Area Learning Center. 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 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Melrose, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
West Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Melrose Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Melrose Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Melrose, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Star Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melrose, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Melrose, MN include Melrose Elementary School, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. and West Central Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Melrose?
7 public schools are located in Melrose.
What percentage of students in Melrose go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Melrose are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose?
Melrose public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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