St. Mel School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fair Oaks, CA
4745 Pennsylvania Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Fair Oaks
- Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2017–18
St. Mel School is a Catholic diocesan school in Fair Oaks, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 319 students and around 20 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 32% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Sacramento. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 319
- Teachers
- 15.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 166 girls, 153 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sacramento
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mel School
What grades does St. Mel School serve?
St. Mel School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mel School?
About 319 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mel School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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