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#3073 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Mel Elementary

Elementary School

20874 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Private
522
Students
18.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#3073 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Mel Elementary

St. Mel Elementary is an private elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA 91364. The school serves approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 3.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $134,534, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Woodland Hills, St.

Mel Elementary rates higher overall (6.1 vs 5.3 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Mel Elementary compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Woodland Hills, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
This School
vs
22.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
522
This School
vs
653
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Mel Elementary (this school) 6.1
Woodland Hills Academy 4.8
Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies 3.8
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies 5.9
CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6.6
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies 4.2
Ivy Academia 3.7
Calabash Charter Academy 7.0
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter 5.2
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy 4.8
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary 6.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Enrollment 522
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

20874 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MEL SCHOOL Woodland Hills 0.0 mi 6.1
Woodland Hills Academy Woodland Hills 0.4 mi 4.8
Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies Woodland Hills 0.4 mi 3.8
Destinations Academy Woodland Hills 0.5 mi 6.1
Taft Charter High Woodland Hills 0.9 mi 6.1
Henry David Thoreau Continuation Woodland Hills 1.0 mi 1.9
Rockland Academy Woodland Hills 1.0 mi 6.1
FUSION ACADEMY WARNER CENTER Woodland Hills 1.2 mi 6.1
Fusion Academy, Warner Center Woodland Hills 1.2 mi 6.1
FUTURES ACADEMY - WOODLAND HILLS Woodland Hills 1.2 mi 6.1
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies Woodland Hills 1.4 mi 5.9
CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community Woodland Hills 1.4 mi 6.6
WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL-OXNARD ST. CAMPUS Woodland Hills 1.5 mi 6.1
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies Woodland Hills 1.6 mi 4.2
CREATIVE CHILDREN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Woodland Hills 1.6 mi 6.1
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Woodland Hills 1.8 mi 6.1
Louisville High School Woodland Hills 1.8 mi 6.1
Child's World School Woodland Hills 1.7 mi 6.1
CHILDS WORLD SCHOOL-WOODLAND HILLS Woodland Hills 1.7 mi 6.1
Topanga Mountain School Woodland Hills 1.7 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91364 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$134,534

Median Home Value

$1,162,000

Median Rent

$2,847/mo

Population

28,662

College Educated

55.1%

Homeownership

69%

Avg Commute

31.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

43

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School Rating
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Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA 6.1
Bay Farm Alameda, CA 6.1
Bijou Community South Lake Tahoe, CA 6.1
Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos, CA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Mel Elementary

What grades does St. Mel Elementary serve?

St. Mel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Mel Elementary?

St. Mel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Mel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Mel Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Mel Elementary rank in CA?

St. Mel Elementary is ranked #3073 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Mel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Mel Elementary has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Mel Elementary a private school?

Yes, St. Mel Elementary is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details