For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 572 students in Melrose, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Melrose, MN are Melrose Elementary School and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Melrose, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Education District B-2
Special Education School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Melrose, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Melrose, MN include Melrose Elementary School and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist..
How many public preschools are located in Melrose?
3 public preschools are located in Melrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose?
Melrose public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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