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Meriden Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 240 students in Meriden, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private preschools in Meriden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meriden Private Preschools (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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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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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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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
240
Students
$6,818
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
240 Students
35,848 Students
% Students of Color
41%
30%
0.72
0.64
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
94 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
39%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
10,760 Students
% of Others Students
31%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
66%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
17 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,818
$18,258
Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$151
$9,322
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Meriden, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Meriden, CT is Midstate Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Meriden?
3 private preschools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Meriden?
33% of private preschools in Meriden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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