Melrose-mindoro Elementary

Melrose-Mindoro Elementary serves 403 students in grades prekindergarten through sixth in the rural community of Melrose, Wisconsin. With 34 full-time teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking #337 out of 2,112 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Wisconsin schools.

This strong performance reflects the dedication of both educators and families in supporting student achievement. Located on State Highway 108 in Jackson County, Melrose-Mindoro Elementary sits in a close-knit community of about 2,350 residents where the median household income is $69,472 and median home values average $174,400. While 18% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the poverty rate stands at 13.5%, the school serves families from diverse economic backgrounds.

As a regular public school in Wisconsin's rural landscape, Melrose-Mindoro Elementary provides elementary education in a setting where students can benefit from small class sizes and strong community connections that characterize rural Wisconsin education.

Located in a rural area, Melrose-mindoro Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.