St. Mel School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

20874 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Tel: (818) 340-1924

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St. Mel Elementary School embodies the teachings, values and beliefs of the Catholic Church.

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.

All that we do is rooted in love, the teachings of Jesus Christ, prayer and Eucharistic celebrations.

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 student's spiritual, academic, social, emotional, physical, and potential.

Students emerge from St. Mel Elementary School well prepared for their next step as active Catholics and contributing members of their community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 503 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1955

Student Body

Total Students

503 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Mel Elementary School embodies the teachings, values and beliefs of the Catholic Church. 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. All that we do is rooted in love, the teachings of Jesus Christ, prayer and Eucharistic celebrations. 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 student's spiritual, academic, social, emotional, physical, and potential. Students emerge from St. Mel Elementary School well prepared for their next step as active Catholics and contributing members of their community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mel School?

The application deadline for St. Mel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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