The Roma are a people of rich and diverse cultures and traditions. They settled in Croatia during the 14th century, reaching the Međimurje region in the 17th century. They have been discriminated against and rejected by the rest of society since they first appeared in the area, which has led to their marginalization. This marginalization in turn has affected their lives, including their education. Their position in Croatian society has improved over time, but they are still being rejected and left out by the majority of the society. By focusing on improving the quality of the education of the Roma people in Croatia, their overall integration into Croatian society may improve significantly. This paper analyzes the most widespread reasons Roma children have for dropping out of school and leaving education early, and how it affects their quality of life. By dropping out of school the Roma are not able to find employment and build a good life for themselves and their families. Most of them are uneducated and illiterate, which causes the spread of attitudes that negatively affect their children’s lives and worldviews, in turn creating a vicious circle. The Croatian government and people should work better towards developing programs designed to improve the quality of life of the Roma minority, by increasing their living standard and allowing for better involvement of the Roma in Croatian society.