Best Elementary Schools in Melrose
The top elementary schools in Melrose, ranked by overall rating. Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery leads with 97/100, followed by Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx and Storefront Academy Charter School. 16 elementary schools in Melrose in total.
The ranking
1
Leaders Of Excellence, Advocacy And Discovery639 St Anns Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
97/100
2
Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx425 Westchester Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
3
Storefront Academy Charter School609 Jackson Avenue
K–5 Elementary
75/100
4
Brilla Veritas Charter School600 East 156 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
62/100
5
Creo College Preparatory Charter School524 COURTLANDT AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
6
P.S. 025 Bilingual School811 East 149 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
50/100
7
P.S. 157 Grove Hill757 CAULDWELL AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
43/100
8
P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School758 COURTLANDT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
39/100
9
P.S. 5 Port Morris564 JACKSON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
37/100
10
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School628 TINTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
37/100
11
P.S. 001 Courtlandt School335 EAST 152 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
33/100
12
P.S. X643639 St Anns Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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13
Passages Academy560 BROOK AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
St Anselm School685 TINTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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15
Immaculate Conception School378 EAST 151 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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16
P.S. X017778 FOREST AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Melrose?
- Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery ranks highest by overall rating (97/100), ahead of Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Melrose?
- There are 16 elementary schools in Melrose.
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