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#3073 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Mel Elementary
Elementary School
20874 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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
BetaHow St. Mel Elementary compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Woodland Hills, CA
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.
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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
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Location
20874 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, CA | 6.1 |
| American Indian Public Charter School II Oakland, CA | 6.1 |
| 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.
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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
- Phone
- (818) 340-1924
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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