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Meriden Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 77%.
33% of private preschools in Meriden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
240
Students
+35.6% (+63 students) 10-yr
$6,818
Avg. Tuition
-27.7% (-$2,617) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
41%
Students of Color
+32.3% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
229 Schools
# Students
240 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025120177191
2024137170187
2023120160185
202275163188
202175159184
202095157179
2019138163182
2018138162181
201787164183
201687161181
201589158173
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% Students of Color
41%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202541%29%32%
202444%29%32%
202347%27%32%
202248%27%31%
202148%26%32%
202049%27%31%
201926%24%31%
201826%23%30%
201748%24%31%
201630%24%31%
201531%26%31%
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0.72
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.720.640.65
20240.730.640.65
20230.750.630.65
20220.680.610.64
20210.680.610.64
20200.740.610.64
20190.610.580.64
20180.610.570.64
20170.530.550.62
20160.450.560.62
20150.460.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%3%4%
20244%3%5%
20235%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20205%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%4%5%
20172%2%3%
20164%3%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202519%8%8%
202421%8%8%
202319%7%8%
202216%7%8%
202116%7%7%
202024%7%7%
20198%6%7%
20188%5%7%
20179%5%6%
20167%5%7%
20157%5%6%
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# Black Students
16 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20257%6%6%
20246%6%6%
20238%6%6%
20229%7%6%
20219%6%7%
20208%7%7%
20193%6%6%
20183%6%6%
20176%6%6%
20161%6%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
94 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
39%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202539%51%48%
202439%51%48%
202336%52%48%
202225%55%50%
202125%55%50%
202038%55%51%
201945%60%52%
201845%60%52%
201718%63%54%
201672%61%54%
201571%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
50 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
74 Students
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
31%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202531%30%34%
202428%30%33%
202329%30%33%
202248%28%31%
202148%29%31%
202025%28%31%
201943%25%30%
201843%25%30%
201765%24%30%
201616%25%29%
201518%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202511:110:112:1
202411:110:112:1
202310:110:112:1
202211:19:112:1
202111:19:112:1
202011:110:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
66%

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

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202523%66%51%
202423%66%51%
202323%63%51%
202223%63%51%
202123%65%50%
202058%66%50%
201958%66%50%
201858%67%50%
201750%68%49%
201610%67%49%
201510%69%48%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025101516
2024101516
2023101516
2022101516
2021101516
2020101516
2019101516
2018101616
2017101616
201681616
201581516
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202541311
202441410
202341410
202241410
202141410
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Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1279
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,818
$19,382

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$6,818$19,056$12,988
2024$6,818$16,590$10,159
2023$6,818$13,746$9,500
2022$5,745$13,828$8,989
2021$5,745$13,055$8,661
2020$5,678$12,494$8,383
2019$6,718$12,094$8,266
2018$6,718$12,248$7,888
2017$6,718$11,813$7,628
2016$9,435$10,342$7,230
2015$9,435$8,987$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202575%30%31%
202475%30%30%
202375%31%30%
202254%28%29%
202154%29%29%
202054%28%29%
201975%28%28%
201875%26%27%
201735%24%26%
201635%26%25%
201535%24%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$151
$7,857

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$151$7,710$4,864
2024$151$7,493$4,788
2023$151$8,644$4,663
2022$151$8,873$4,366
2021$151$8,917$4,213
2020$151$8,382$4,101
2019$151$8,823$3,985
2018$151$9,602$3,694
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
77%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeriden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202595%76%83%
202495%81%88%
202395%81%88%
202295%80%88%
202195%80%88%
201699%80%88%
201599%82%88%
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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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