About the School
- La Mel Children's Center in San Francisco, CA serves 7 students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a central city location.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with one full–time teacher supporting the total enrollment.
- Approximately 29% of students at this San Francisco special education school identify as students of color.
- As a co–ed program, La Mel Children's Center offers specialized education services in a city–based setting for middle and high school students.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Mel Children's Center?
The application deadline for La Mel Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Mel Children's Center is Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hamlin School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori House Of Children (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 435 students
All-girls
2120 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 16
Catholic
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Jewish
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
838 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 922-6081
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 435 students
All-girls
2120 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 16
Catholic
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-girls
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 22
Waldorf School
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
50 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 O'farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3519
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3519
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Redding Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1421 Pine St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3525
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3525
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
San Francisco Public Montessori
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2340 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3544
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3544
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-3000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-3000
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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