As the largest privately owned, early childhood education and care provider in the country, we're pioneering the practice of developing the whole child- of giving each child the skills he or she needs to excel socially, emotionally, physically and most importantly, intellectually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Meritor Academy! Our goal is to partner with you and give your child the best possible start in education. Together we will teach your child to learn, to lead and to succeed. As a private school with a strong commitment to children and their families, we offer a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that helps children achieve their fullest potential. Our blending of new technology and the back-to-the basics curriculum establishes a strong foundation. Our teachers are dedicated early-childhood educators who are excited about teaching. Our mission is to provide a high quality education that fosters excellence in academic learning, establishes strong character, and develops attitudes and skills essential for life success.
- At Meritor Academy your child's health and safety is one of our top priorities. All of our doors leading to the outside are locked as well as the playground gates. Our front door of the building has a coded entry that authorized family members are given upon enrollment. Otherwise there is a door bell for visitor and guests and they will be greeted by a staff member. We also have a Health and Safety coordinator. The duties of this person include conducting fire and disaster drills, ensuring all staff is current in first aid and CPR and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 16 MONTHS, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- None at this time
- Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meritor Academy North Andover often compared to?
Meritor Academy North Andover is often viewed alongside schools like North Andover KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Meritor Academy North Andover?
The application deadline for Meritor Academy North Andover is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Meritor Academy North Andover vs. North Andover KinderCare
The nearest high school to Meritor Academy North Andover is Phillips Academy Andover (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Augustine Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Kathy Herward Child Care Center (1.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Kathy Herward Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
310 Lowell St Stop 237
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 783-8560
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 783-8560
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Shed Childrens Campus
Daycare / Preschool
65 Phillips St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 684-5050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 684-5050
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 439 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 439 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brooks School ![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 439 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 S Main St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Kathy Herward Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
310 Lowell St Stop 237
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 783-8560
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 783-8560
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Shed Childrens Campus
Daycare / Preschool
65 Phillips St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 684-5050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 684-5050
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 439 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 S Main St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ephraim Curtis Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Pratts Mill Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1071
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1071
9490.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Peter Noyes
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Old Sudbury Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1085
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1085
9491.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Claypit Hill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
9491.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
General John Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
472 Concord Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1080
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1080
9491.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Lincoln-sudbury Regional High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
390 Lincoln Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-9961
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-9961
9491.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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