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Meriden Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 249 students in Meriden, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
67% of private elementary schools in Meriden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meriden Private Elementary 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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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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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, 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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Map of St. St.anislaus School
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

3
Private Schools
249
Students
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
267 Schools
# Students
249 Students
44,709 Students
% Students of Color
40%
32%
0.68
0.62
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
130 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
51%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
51 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
8,608 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
5,584 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
71%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1266
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$26,815
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Meriden, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Meriden, CT is Midstate Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Meriden?
3 private elementary schools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Meriden?
67% of private elementary schools in Meriden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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