District Overview
Located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway in Melrose, Massachusetts, Melrose Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a large suburban community within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Designed to support learners at every stage of early childhood and youth development, the district operates eight active schools offering a complete grade span from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As an independent district serving its local municipality, Melrose provides a cohesive educational pathway backed by accessible administrative leadership and a dedicated online presence at melroseschools.com.

The district educates a vibrant student body of 3,815 pupils, maintaining steady enrollment across both elementary and secondary levels. To foster an enriched learning environment, Melrose employs a robust professional workforce comprising nearly 988 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes more than 556 full-time equivalent teachers, roughly 118 instructional aides, and over 312 support staff members who deliver specialized services, counseling, and administrative care. This substantial investment in human resources ensures that students throughout the district benefit from strong instructional guidance, personalized classroom assistance, and comprehensive support services.
8
Total Schools
3,815
Total Students
556.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose
Demographic Student Count
White2,808
Hispanic264
Black208
Asian283
Two or More230
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,808 (73.9%)
  • Asian
    283 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    264 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    230 (6.1%)
  • Black
    208 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Melrose
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,815*
Teachers (FTE):556.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Melrose
Found 8 Schools