St. Mel School exists to develop the talents and abilities of tomorrow's citizens.
St. Mel School exists for the total development of each individual child spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically.
Through the combined efforts of our community, church, parents and educators, the school emphasizes Christian education in order to help students internalize those values, which will make them secure in their beliefs, and able to cope with a continually changing world.
We believe that all children can learn and that the knowledge they acquire through study and experience, will enable them to think logically and independently in order to achieve the greatest possible development of potential.
At St. Mel School, we are committed to providing a safe, positive learning/working environment for everyone in our school.
We aspire to foster respect for staff and students, for one another and all whom we meet.
We recognize the personal dignity of each person we meet.
We make every effort to develop students academically, spiritually, socially and physically according to the individual potential of each child.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
St. Mel School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Mel School exists to develop the talents and abilities of tomorrow's citizens. St. Mel School exists for the total development of each individual child spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically. Through the combined efforts of our community, church, parents and educators, the school emphasizes Christian education in order to help students internalize those values, which will make them secure in their beliefs, and able to cope with a continually changing world. We believe that all children can learn and that the knowledge they acquire through study and experience, will enable them to think logically and independently in order to achieve the greatest possible development of potential. At St. Mel School, we are committed to providing a safe, positive learning/working environment for everyone in our school. We aspire to foster respect for staff and students, for one another and all whom we meet. We recognize the personal dignity of each person we meet. We make every effort to develop students academically, spiritually, socially and physically according to the individual potential of each child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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