St. Mary's Catholic School Photo

Best Melrose Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 87%.
100% of private schools in Melrose, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Melrose Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Melrose)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
248 Students
97,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,129
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,578 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
148 Students
58,370 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 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
90 Students
27,617 Students
% of Others Students
36%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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