St. Mel Elementary School recognizes that parents have the primary responsibility to educate their children.
In partnership with them and the larger St. Mel community, the faculty and staff endeavor to develop all students' spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical potential.
We serve our mission by providing a compassionate, nurturing atmosphere in which students develop a solid moral character, realize their fullest potential and share their gifts with others.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mel Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mel Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Dreamy Islamic Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Linus Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Location
Miles
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Dreamy Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
27325 W Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 86 students
6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9600 Leverne
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2233
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Location
Miles
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Wise Academy
(Islamic)
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Divine Child Elementary & High School ![Divine Child Elementary & High School Photo]( "Divine Child Elementary & High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1001 N Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,253 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Sylvia St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-5808
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-5808
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
33300 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dreamy Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
27325 W Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 86 students
6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9600 Leverne
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2233
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center ![Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.]( "Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wise Academy
(Islamic)
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center ![Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.]( "Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wise Academy
(Islamic)
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
9415 Merriman Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 422-6930
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 422-6930
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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432 S Platt Rd
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5300
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5300
9380.5 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Special Education School
8303 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 429-2531
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 429-2531
9381.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school
Alternative School
200 Big Red Dr
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
9381.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 North St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200
9381.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
707 Marvin St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100
9381.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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