St. Mel Catholic School (Closed 2021)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.
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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