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Meriden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 338 students in Meriden, NH, 65% of all K-12 students in Meriden, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meriden Private Schools (2026-27)

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Kimball Union Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 38
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
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Meriden, NH Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
338
Students
$77,200
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meriden)
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
290 Schools
# Students
338 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
22%
18%
0.47
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
15 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
241 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
31 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
9%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$77,200
$19,643
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,000
$19,718
Average Endowment Size
$72.9 million
$59.12 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
77%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
38 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
22 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meriden, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Meriden, NH is Kimball Union Academy.
How many private schools are located in Meriden?
1 private schools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of students in Meriden go to private school?
65% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

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