The Meher Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Lafayette, CA
999 Leland Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 2 independent schools in Lafayette
In Lafayette, California, The Meher Schools is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 180 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 180
- Teachers
- 19.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 178 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Meher Schools
What grades does The Meher Schools serve?
The Meher Schools serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Meher Schools?
About 180 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Meher Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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