St. Mel School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Woodland Hills, CA
20874 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Woodland Hills
- Serving families in Woodland Hills since at least 2011
St. Mel School is a Catholic diocesan school in Woodland Hills, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 503 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 503
- Teachers
- 31.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 259 girls, 244 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in California (16 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% 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 2011–12.
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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Mel School?
About 503 students, with 16 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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