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7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Melrose, Wisconsin

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.3/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Melrose by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Melrose-mindoro Elementary

7.9/10

Elementary · Melrose-mindoro School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High

6.6/10

High · Melrose-mindoro School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

7.3

out of 10

Median Home

$195,600

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Melrose

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Melrose-mindoro Elementary 7.9 / 10
2 Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High 6.6 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.3/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$71,007

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$195,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Melrose compares

Median household income

$71k

91% of Wisconsin median

About Schools in Melrose, Wisconsin

Melrose, Wisconsin is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Melrose perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Melrose is Melrose-mindoro Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Melrose is served by 1 school district: Melrose-Mindoro School District. These districts collectively serve 720 students.

Melrose's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $71,007. The poverty rate in the area is 15.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 403 students · Pre-K–6th 7.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 317 students · 7th–12th 6.6

Schools in Melrose

Melrose, Wisconsin · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$71,007

Median Home Value

$195,600

Median Rent

$800/mo

Population

2,360

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Community Profile

Melrose has a median household income of $71,007. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $195,600, with a median rent of $800/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.4%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Melrose, Wisconsin

How many schools are in Melrose, Wisconsin?

Melrose has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Melrose is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked school in Melrose on MySchoolScout is Melrose-mindoro Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked elementary school in Melrose on MySchoolScout is Melrose-mindoro Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked high school in Melrose on MySchoolScout is Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Melrose, Wisconsin?

Melrose is served by 1 school district: Melrose-mindoro School District.

What is the education level in Melrose, Wisconsin?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Melrose have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Melrose is approximately $71,007 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Melrose is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Melrose, Wisconsin?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.