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Meriden Private Schools

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 72%.
40% of private schools in Meriden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meriden Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Map of Connecticut Christian Academy
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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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

5
Private Schools
289
Students
$5,745
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
289 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
38%
32%
0.70
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
19 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
133 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
45%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
71%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1255
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,745
$29,145
Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$3,778
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$151
$18,064
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 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 32%.
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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