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Best Elementary Schools in Melrose

The top elementary schools in Melrose, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. 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-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx425 Westchester Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Storefront Academy Charter School609 Jackson Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Brilla Veritas Charter School600 East 156 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Creo College Preparatory Charter School524 COURTLANDT AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
P.S. 025 Bilingual School811 East 149 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 157 Grove Hill757 CAULDWELL AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School758 COURTLANDT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
P.S. 5 Port Morris564 JACKSON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School628 TINTON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 001 Courtlandt School335 EAST 152 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
P.S. X643639 St Anns Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
13
Passages Academy560 BROOK AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
14
St Anselm School685 TINTON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
15
Immaculate Conception School378 EAST 151 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
16
P.S. X017778 FOREST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Melrose?
Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Melrose?
There are 16 elementary schools in Melrose.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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