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Melrose Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
106 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-8522
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Melrose, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
359
Students
16%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melrose)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
359 Students
126,233 Students
% Students of Color
16%
32%
0.59
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
171 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
48%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
8:1

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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