Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building

Best Melrose Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 359 students in Melrose, MA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,892 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Melrose, MA is St. Mary's School.
50% of private schools in Melrose, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Melrose Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Melrose KinderCare
Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
Gr: NS-PK
Melrose Montessori School
Montessori School
70 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Melrose Ymca Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
106 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-8522
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melrose, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Melrose, MA is St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Melrose?
4 private schools are located in Melrose.
What percentage of students in Melrose go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Melrose are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose?
50% of private schools in Melrose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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