For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 802 students in Melrose, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Melrose, MN (2026)
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 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%
Melrose, Minnesota Public 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 elementary schools in Melrose, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Melrose, MN include Melrose Elementary School, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. and West Central Area Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Melrose?
4 public elementary schools are located in Melrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose?
Melrose public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).