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鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with one full鈥搕ime teacher supporting the total enrollment.
Approximately 29% of students at this San Francisco special education school identify as students of color.
As a co鈥揺d program, La Mel Children's Center offers specialized education services in a city鈥揵ased setting for middle and high school students.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori House Of Children ![Montessori House Of Children Photo]( "Montessori House Of Children Photo")
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory ![Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.]( "Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.")
(Catholic)
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Hamlin School
All-girls
2120 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 435 students
Millennium School Of San Francisco ![Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - In our Real World Program, our students go out into the city every Wednesday and often partner with local organizations, such as the Food Bank .]( "Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - In our Real World Program, our students go out into the city every Wednesday and often partner with local organizations, such as the Food Bank .")
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
mSt. Brigid School ![mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our schoolyard.]( "mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our schoolyard.")
(Catholic)
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory ![Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.]( "Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.")
(Catholic)
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 16 Tuition listed
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
838 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 922-6081
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 922-6081
0.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hamlin School
All-girls
2120 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 435 students
Millennium School Of San Francisco ![Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - In our Real World Program, our students go out into the city every Wednesday and often partner with local organizations, such as the Food Bank .]( "Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - In our Real World Program, our students go out into the city every Wednesday and often partner with local organizations, such as the Food Bank .")
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
mSt. Brigid School ![mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our schoolyard.]( "mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our schoolyard.")
(Catholic)
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 16 Tuition listed
The Hamlin School
All-girls
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori House Of Children ![Montessori House Of Children Photo]( "Montessori House Of Children Photo")
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mission Montessori - San Francisco ![Mission Montessori - San Francisco Photo]( "Mission Montessori - San Francisco Photo")
Montessori School
50 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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%
(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%
1501 O'farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3548
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3548
0.4 miles
(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%
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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