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Melrose Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 359 students in Melrose, MA, 9% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Melrose, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Melrose Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Catholic
4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
(1)
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Melrose KinderCare Photo
Melrose KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
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Map of Melrose Montessori School
Melrose Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Montessori School
70 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
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Map of Melrose Ymca Childcare
Melrose Ymca Childcare
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
106 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-8522
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Melrose, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
359
Students
-28.9% (-146 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
+166.7% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melrose)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
359 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025120159179
2024120156172
2023103159174
2022122162185
2021122159180
2020122155171
2019153157175
2018153157172
2017155160180
2016155159178
2015126152167
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% Students of Color
16%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202516%31%34%
202416%29%34%
202320%30%33%
202218%29%33%
202118%28%32%
202018%27%32%
201915%26%31%
201815%25%31%
20174%26%32%
20164%27%32%
20156%28%32%
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0.59
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.590.630.65
20240.590.630.65
20230.600.620.65
20220.590.600.64
20210.590.600.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.550.570.63
20180.550.580.63
20170.330.550.61
20160.330.550.61
20150.340.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%6%5%
20246%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20225%7%4%
20215%6%4%
20205%7%4%
20195%6%4%
20185%5%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20223%5%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20192%6%7%
20182%6%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
171 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
48%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202548%54%52%
202448%54%52%
202352%56%52%
202253%58%54%
202153%59%54%
202053%59%54%
201960%61%56%
201860%61%56%
201780%63%58%
201680%64%58%
201580%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
154 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202542%27%26%
202442%27%26%
202336%25%25%
202236%24%25%
202136%24%25%
202036%23%24%
201930%22%24%
201830%23%23%
201716%21%22%
201616%21%22%
201515%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelrose, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202518:18:111:1
202418:18:111:1
202317:18:111:1
202215:18:111:1
202115:18:111:1
202015:18:112:1
201915:19:112:1
201815:19:112:1
201716:19:112:1
201616:19:112:1
201515:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

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?
9% 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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