Meridian Academy

1187 Beacon St, Brookline, MA, 02446-0617
Tel: (617)277-1118
Grades: 6 - 12 | 60 students
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Meridian Academy mentors students in a small, vibrant community to become creative, questioning, analytical learners and thoughtful, involved citizens. Our curriculum incorporates the best practices from both progressive and traditional schooling, encouraging students to embrace the joys and challenges of lifelong discovery. Students develop integrity, perseverance, compassion, courage, and a passion for learning and creating that they take with them to other places and stages of life.

School Overview:
Meridian Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 2004
Student Body
Total Students 60 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 35% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 12 students
Average SAT score 680
Average ACT score 28
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / May. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $23,000
Tuition Notes Around half of Meridian Academy families receive financial aid support and we encourage all interested families to apply regardless of their ability to pay the tuition.
% on Financial Aid 50%

Nearby Schools:

Meridian Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Ivy Street School
Gr. 8-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
Gr. K-1 | 0.4 mi. away
New England Hebrew Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Winsor School
Gr. 5-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Kids Are People Elementary School
Gr. PK | 0.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Brookline, Norfolk County, Zip 02446

School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 08,2013 - Both of my sons have attended Meridian and have grown as creative, independent learners with tremendous initiative. The faculty are bright, enthusiastic and caring and students get lots of attention and are known well. Communication with parents is excellent. Students have an evening exhibition of their projects (papers, experiments, art work, etc.) three times a year so you can really see the quality of their work.*-Posted by Parent *

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