Merriday School (Closed 2016)

Merriday School is a small private school geared to the needs of young children and their families.
We have an academic based program, with an emphasis on the arts and foriegn language.Merriday is family owned and operated.
It has been our pleasure to serve our community for over 70 years.
We are a small school with a large program for small people with large potential.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1934
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Merriday School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kerri L. Pickard-DePriest
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Merriday School?
The application deadline for Merriday School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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