Merrill Elementary

Merrill Elementary serves 270 students in grades PK through 5 in Beloit, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a ranking of #71 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, placing it in the 97th percentile, Merrill has established itself as a standout educational institution in Rock County. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 23 full-time equivalent teachers providing instruction at an 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention than many larger schools.

This smaller class size structure supports the school's strong academic reputation, reflected in its impressive 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Located at 1635 Nelson Ave, Merrill Elementary serves families in a community where the median household income is $61,825 and median home values average $144,200. The surrounding neighborhood has a 13.2% poverty rate, with 18% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

This diverse economic landscape provides the school with opportunities to serve students from varied backgrounds while maintaining its high academic standards. Merrill Elementary operates as a regular public school in Beloit, a small city setting that combines the benefits of community closeness with access to educational resources and support systems.