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Melrose ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 248 students in Melrose, MN, 15% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Melrose, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Melrose ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori Of Melrose
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
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Map of St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
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St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
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Melrose, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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248
Students
+2.1% (+5 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.3% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melrose)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
248 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202583181179
202475177172
202363175174
202282186185
202182181180
202082169171
201976176175
201876169172
201781172180
201681168178
201581165167
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% Students of Color
9%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20259%23%34%
202410%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20226%23%33%
20216%23%32%
20206%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20179%20%32%
20169%20%32%
20159%20%32%
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0.52
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.520.580.65
20240.480.580.65
20230.320.580.65
20220.480.560.64
20210.480.560.64
20200.480.550.64
20190.430.530.63
20180.430.520.63
20170.400.460.61
20160.400.470.61
20150.400.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20174%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20154%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
148 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
60%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202560%59%52%
202466%59%52%
202381%59%52%
202265%61%54%
202165%62%54%
202065%63%54%
201971%65%56%
201871%66%56%
201775%71%58%
201675%71%58%
201575%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
36%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202536%27%26%
202430%27%26%
202317%26%25%
202232%26%25%
202132%24%25%
202032%23%24%
201925%22%24%
201825%21%23%
201720%18%22%
201620%18%22%
201520%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelrose, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202511:112:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201517:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,320
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$25.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melrose, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Melrose, MN is Montessori Of Melrose.
How many private schools are located in Melrose?
3 private schools are located in Melrose.
What percentage of students in Melrose go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Melrose are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose?
100% of private schools in Melrose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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