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Meriden Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 289 students in Meriden, CT, 3% of all K-12 students in Meriden, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
40% of private schools in Meriden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Meriden Private Schools (2026-27)

Midstate Christian Academy Photo
Midstate Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
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Connecticut Christian Academy
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Sports: 1
Christian
Po Box 2777
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
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Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo
Kinder Garden Learning Center
Gr: NS | 40 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
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Map of Meliora Academy
Meliora Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
470 Murdock Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
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Meriden KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
12 Johnson Ave.
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 634-4465
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Meriden, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
115 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 06451
(213) 235-2959
(1)
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Catholic
97 Grove Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 237-2931
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St. St.anislaus School
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
81 Akron St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-1005
(1)
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Meriden, CT Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
289
Students
-58.6% (-409 students) 10-yr
$5,745
Avg. Tuition
+8.8% (+$467) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
-16.7% (-2 students) 10-yr
38%
Students of Color
+46.2% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
419 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMeriden, CT Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20223
20213
20204
20194
20184
20175
20167
20157
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# Students
289 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202572165179
202492161172
202383163174
202275168185
202175166180
202095163171
2019108167175
2018111165172
2017103175180
2016122172178
2015116167167
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% Students of Color
38%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202538%31%34%
202442%31%34%
202345%30%33%
202248%28%33%
202148%28%32%
202049%28%32%
201927%25%31%
201826%25%31%
201741%25%32%
201628%25%32%
201526%27%32%
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0.70
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.700.630.65
20240.710.630.65
20230.740.620.65
20220.680.590.64
20210.680.590.64
20200.740.590.64
20190.630.560.63
20180.630.560.63
20170.700.530.61
20160.580.540.61
20150.570.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%5%5%
20244%5%5%
20236%5%5%
20222%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20205%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
46 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202516%9%9%
202419%9%9%
202318%8%9%
202216%7%8%
202116%7%9%
202024%8%9%
20197%6%8%
20187%6%8%
201711%5%8%
201610%6%8%
201510%6%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20238%7%8%
20229%8%7%
20219%8%7%
20208%8%8%
20196%7%7%
20186%7%7%
201711%7%7%
20167%7%7%
20155%8%8%
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# White Students
133 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
45%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202545%56%52%
202443%56%52%
202340%58%52%
202225%61%54%
202125%60%54%
202038%60%54%
201947%64%56%
201847%64%56%
201742%66%58%
201661%65%58%
201562%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202527%21%26%
202426%21%26%
202326%20%25%
202248%19%25%
202148%20%25%
202025%19%24%
201939%18%24%
201839%18%23%
201732%18%22%
201619%18%22%
201519%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20259:18:111:1
202410:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
202211:18:111:1
202111:18:111:1
202011:18:112:1
201912:18:112:1
201813:18:112:1
201712:19:112:1
201612:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
70%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202523%70%55%
202423%70%54%
202323%68%54%
202223%68%54%
202123%69%54%
202058%69%54%
201958%69%53%
201858%68%53%
201750%68%53%
201650%68%52%
201550%69%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025101415
2024101315
2023101315
2022101315
2021101315
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016121415
2015121315
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
18 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202541613
202441512
202341511
202241511
202141511
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Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1254

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025140012471233
2024140012541230
2023140012441228
2022140012421229
2021140012401229
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,745
$28,702

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$5,745$28,288$15,012
2024$5,745$30,554$13,254
2023$5,745$28,947$12,626
2022$5,745$28,819$12,187
2021$5,745$26,681$11,800
2020$5,678$26,067$11,512
2019$5,678$24,505$11,293
2018$6,718$25,386$11,017
2017$6,718$24,171$10,708
2016$5,278$23,194$10,356
2015$5,278$21,099$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$4,058

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$230$4,194$1,152
2024$225$4,479$1,128
2023$225$3,566$1,156
2022$225$3,340$1,102
2021$225$3,320$1,125
2020$225$3,490$1,217
2019$225$3,569$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
54%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202554%36%34%
202454%37%34%
202354%36%34%
202254%35%33%
202154%35%33%
202054%35%32%
201954%33%31%
201875%32%30%
201735%30%30%
201635%29%29%
201535%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$151
$17,238

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$151$17,086$7,073
2024$151$16,673$6,930
2023$151$17,289$6,469
2022$151$17,371$6,289
2021$151$16,911$6,055
2020$151$16,537$5,921
2019$151$16,496$5,795
2018$151$16,370$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202595%71%81%
202495%70%85%
202395%69%85%
202295%68%85%
202195%69%85%
201699%69%85%
201599%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meriden, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Meriden, CT is Midstate Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Meriden?
5 private schools are located in Meriden.
How diverse are private schools in Meriden?
Meriden private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Meriden go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meriden?
40% of private schools in Meriden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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