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Melrose Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 248 students in Melrose, MN, 15% of all K-12 students in Melrose, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Melrose, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Melrose, MN (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
248
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melrose)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
248 Students
95,929 Students
% Students of Color
9%
23%
0.52
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
148 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
90 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Melrose, MN?
3 private schools are located in Melrose, MN.
What percentage of students in Melrose go to private school?
15% 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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