Very Good
#222 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
St Mel School
Elementary School
20874 VENTURA BLVD, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#222 of 1,787
In Woodland Hills
#3 of 8
public schools
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St Mel School
Elementary School in Woodland Hills · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mel School
St Mel School is a private elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA. St Mel School serves approximately 484 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Mel School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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BetaHow St Mel School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Woodland Hills, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mel School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies | 6.3 |
| Woodland Hills Academy | 5.4 |
| CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community | 8.1 |
| Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies | 7.3 |
| Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies | 5.7 |
| Ivy Academia | 4.2 |
| Calabash Charter Academy | 8.8 |
| Woodlake Elementary Community Charter | 7.2 |
| George Ellery Hale Charter Academy | 8.1 |
| Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary | 8.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
20874 VENTURA BLVD, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL-OXNARD ST. CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Woodland Hills, see our Woodland Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 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
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|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 7.5 |
| Alpine Vista Tulare, CA | 7.5 |
| Antelope Creek Elementary Rocklin, CA | 7.5 |
| Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 7.5 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista, CA | 7.5 |
| Bixby Elementary Long Beach, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mel School
What grades does St Mel School serve?
St Mel School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Mel School?
St Mel School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mel School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mel School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mel School rank in CA?
St Mel School ranks #222 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Mel School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mel School a private school?
Yes, St Mel School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mel School a religious school?
St Mel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 340-1924
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