Top Rankings
Melrose Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,266 students in Melrose Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Melrose Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,266 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melrose Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
30%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
69%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,522 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,977
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,522
$18,585
Best Melrose Public School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,266 students.
What is the rank of Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District is ranked #205 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Public School District?
69% of Melrose Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Melrose Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,522 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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