St. Mary's Catholic School Photo

Best Melrose Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 195 students in Melrose, MN.
100% of private elementary schools in Melrose, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Melrose, MN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
195 Students
85,155 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
6,695 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
3,519 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
131 Students
53,891 Students
% White Students
67%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
58 Students
22,713 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Melrose, MN?
2 private elementary schools are located in Melrose, MN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Melrose?
100% of private elementary schools in Melrose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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