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The Meridian School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Seattle, WA

4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242, Seattle, WA 98103

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011

The Meridian School is an independent private school in Seattle, Washington, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 174 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
174
Teachers
18 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 77 girls, 97 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 86% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    189’11–12187’13–14194’15–16195’17–18215’19–20201’21–22174’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K23
    131
    236
    322
    435
    527

    Student body

    White64%
    Two or more races22%
    Asian8%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

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    What grades does The Meridian School serve?

    The Meridian School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend The Meridian School?

    About 174 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

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