Public schools in Melrose, MN
7 open public schools with an address in Melrose, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,394
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Melrose public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Melrose, MN: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,394 students, an average of 199 per school. The largest campus is Melrose Elementary (512 students).
West Central Education District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Melrose
Elementary schools in Melrose
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary Melrose Public School District | PK–05 | 512 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Melrose
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Middle Melrose Public School District | 06–08 | 296 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Melrose
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Secondary Melrose Public School District | 09–12 | 505 | 17.3:1 | |
| WCED Credit Recovery West Central Education District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West Central Area Learning Center West Central Education District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 21 | 5.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Melrose
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. West Central Education District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 10 | 5:1 | |
| West Central Education District B-2 West Central Education District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 50 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.3%
- Hispanic31.9%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Melrose schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,394 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Melrose
How many public schools are in Melrose, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Melrose: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,394 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Melrose?
Schools with an address in Melrose belong to 2 education agencies, led by West Central Education District (4 schools), Melrose Public School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Melrose?
Melrose Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Melrose, with 505 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 Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Melrose schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Melrose public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. 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 Minnesota cities