Elementary Schools in Melrose

Summary:

The Melrose school district in Massachusetts is home to 6 high-performing elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions leading the way in academic achievement.

The Winthrop Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School are the clear standouts, ranking 54th and 21st out of 906 schools in Massachusetts, respectively, and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel academically, with over 70% and 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively. Roosevelt Elementary School is another top performer, ranking 96th and earning a 4-star rating, with over 65% proficiency in core subjects.

Overall, the Melrose elementary schools demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, with the majority of schools outperforming the state averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments. While there is some variation in performance, the district's commitment to early childhood education and sustained excellence at the top-ranked schools suggest a strong foundation for student success. However, further analysis of equity and access within the district could provide valuable insights to ensure all students are receiving a quality education.

District Detail

360 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Melrose, MA 02176

(781) 662-2000

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,815

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Herbert Clark Hoover	Public	K-5	37 Glendower Road	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2180	260	19	13.7		183 (70.4%)	17 (6.5%)	26 (10.0%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	81.2	167^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.6%		78.5	203^rd of 916 public elementary schools	77.8%	36	64.3	72.7	39.1	58.3	78.6	75.0	51.1	67.9	63.0	63.0	$15,424
Horace Mann	Public	K-5	40 Damon Avenue	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2190	254	17	14.7		212 (83.5%)	8 (3.1%)	17 (6.7%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	95.3	21^st of 906 public elementary schools	97.7%		96	11^th of 916 public elementary schools	98.8%	10	79.1	90.9	73.8	81.4	83.7	95.5	69.1	83.0	69.1	69.1	$14,565
Lincoln	Public	K-5	80 West Wyoming Avenue	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2250	404	31	13.0		241 (59.7%)	26 (6.4%)	36 (8.9%)	63 (15.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.9%)	80.2	181^st of 906 public elementary schools	80.0%		75.9	236^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.2%	55	60.6	59.7	61.4	60.5	61.4	54.2	59.7	58.3	62.1	62.1	$16,059
Roosevelt	Public	K-5	253 Vinton Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2270	406	27	15.2		317 (78.1%)	20 (4.9%)	19 (4.7%)	23 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	88	96^th of 906 public elementary schools	89.4%		83.1	143^rd of 916 public elementary schools	84.4%	47	69.2	74.0	64.2	69.4	76.9	68.8	56.7	67.5	61.2	61.2	$16,813
Winthrop	Public	K-5	162 First Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2280	392	25	15.8		331 (84.4%)	7 (1.8%)	19 (4.8%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	91.6	54^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.0%		92.4	47^th of 916 public elementary schools	94.9%	7	76.8	76.2	63.4	71.9	75.4	81.0	71.8	75.9	62.0	62.0	$14,229
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	16 Franklin Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2260	246	18	13.9		180 (73.2%)	6 (2.4%)	18 (7.3%)	26 (10.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$18,811

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Malden	0.66 mi	7	237^th
Mystic Valley Regional Charter	1.09 mi	1
Saugus	1.61 mi	4	271^st
Everett	1.91 mi	10	324^th
Pioneer Charter School of Science II	1.95 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Elementary Schools in Melrose

District Detail

Horace Mann

Winthrop

Roosevelt

Herbert Clark Hoover

Lincoln

Early Childhood Center

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