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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 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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The nearest preschool is St. Linus Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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6466 N Evangeline St
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(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Miles
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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(Islamic)
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Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
0.2 miles
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6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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(313) 937-2233
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(313) 937-2233
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466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
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Wise Academy
(Islamic)
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Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
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(313) 216-0891
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
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Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-5808
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-5808
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(734) 422-2090
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
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33740 Cowan Rd
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(734) 525-0160
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
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Miles
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Dreamy Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
27325 W Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 86 students
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Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(313) 937-2233
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center ![Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.]( "Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wise Academy
(Islamic)
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center ![Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.]( "Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo - Math is exciting in an authentic Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wise Academy
(Islamic)
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
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Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 422-6930
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 422-6930
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(734) 439-5300
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5300
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(734) 429-2531
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(734) 429-2531
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Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
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(734) 439-5200
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(734) 439-5100
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