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St. Mel School

4745 Pennsylvania Ave Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1959
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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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 students' 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.
  • 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 students' 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: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mel School cost?
St. Mel School's tuition is approximately $7,100 for private students.
What is St. Mel School's ranking?
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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