For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 726 students in Melrose, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Melrose, WI are Melrose-mindoro Elementary School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Melrose have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melrose, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose-mindoro Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N181 State Hwy 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N181 State Road 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Melrose, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Melrose, WI include Melrose-mindoro Elementary School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Melrose?
2 public schools are located in Melrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose?
Melrose public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Melrose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Melrose include: Melrose-mindoro Elementary School vs. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
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