Melmark School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 87 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1965

Student Body

Total Students

87 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The mission of Melmark is to serve children, adults and their families affected by a broad range of developmental disabilities.
We provide evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care and respect.
Our goal is to help each individual served have a meaningful life and attain the highest possible level of personal growth and achievement.
We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, social and physical aspects of each individual by providing a wide range of activities, opportunities and challenges.
We partner with families to define and implement appropriate goals for each child or adult served.
We are committed to a solvent, efficient, proficient and comprehensive service delivery system.
Our yearly strategic planning articulates goals and expectations for each department of the organization.
As an organization we are committed to an environment that recognizes excellence in staff performance and works to create a culture that captures discretionary effort by every level of employee through mutually positive employment practices.
We actively raise funds to provide the safest, most aesthetic and well-equipped environment to enhance the everyday quality of life for those we serve.

The mission of Melmark is to serve children, adults and their families affected by a broad range of developmental disabilities.
We provide evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care and respect.
Our goal is to help each individual served have a meaningful life and attain the highest possible level of personal growth and achievement.
We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, social and physical aspects of each individual by providing a wide range of activities, opportunities and challenges.
We partner with families to define and implement appropriate goals for each child or adult served.
We are committed to a solvent, efficient, proficient and comprehensive service delivery system.
Our yearly strategic planning articulates goals and expectations for each department of the organization.
As an organization we are committed to an environment that recognizes excellence in staff performance and works to create a culture that captures discretionary effort by every level of employee through mutually positive employment practices.
We actively raise funds to provide the safest, most aesthetic and well-equipped environment to enhance the everyday quality of life for those we serve.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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