St. Mary's Catholic School Photo

Best Melrose Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 248 students in Melrose, MN (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,339 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Melrose, MN is Montessori Of Melrose.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Melrose, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Melrose Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed

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?
16% 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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