Public schools in Melrose, MA
8 open public schools with an address in Melrose, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,815
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Melrose public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Melrose, MA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,815 students, an average of 477 per school. The largest campus is Melrose High (967 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt (406).
Every listed school belongs to Melrose. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Melrose
Elementary schools in Melrose
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Melrose | PK–KG | 246 | 14:1 | |
| Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose | KG–05 | 260 | 13.7:1 | |
| Horace Mann Melrose | KG–05 | 254 | 14.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Melrose | KG–05 | 404 | 13:1 | |
| Roosevelt Melrose | KG–05 | 406 | 15.2:1 | |
| Winthrop Melrose | KG–05 | 392 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Melrose
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Middle Melrose | 06–08 | 886 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Melrose
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High Melrose | 09–12 | 967 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black5.4%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Melrose schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,815 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Melrose
How many public schools are in Melrose, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Melrose: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,815 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Melrose?
All listed public schools with an address in Melrose belong to Melrose. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Melrose?
Melrose High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Melrose, with 967 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Melrose?
No school with an address in Melrose is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Melrose schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Melrose public schools is 13.9:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Melrose guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities