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#1009 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 32% of private schools

Meher Schools, the

Elementary School

999 Leland Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549

Private
178
Students
10.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 32%
in CA

About Meher Schools, the

Meher Schools, the is an private elementary school in Lafayette, CA 94549. The school serves approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 68.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $231,195, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, Meher Schools, the rates higher overall (8.9 vs 7.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Meher Schools, the compares to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
This School
vs
21.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
178
This School
vs
744
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.9
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

All Schools in Lafayette

School Rating
Meher Schools, the (this school) 8.9
Acalanes High 7.1
Springhill Elementary 8.6
M. H. Stanley Middle 6.6
Lafayette Elementary 6.5
Burton Valley Elementary 6.6
Happy Valley Elementary 7.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 178
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

999 Leland Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
MEHER SCHOOLS Lafayette 0.1 mi 8.9
The Springstone School Lafayette 0.8 mi 8.9
THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette 0.8 mi 8.9
Acalanes High Lafayette 1.0 mi 7.1
Acalanes Center for Independent Study Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 5.0
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 5.5
Diablo Valley Montessori Lafayette 1.2 mi 8.9
DIABLO VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lafayette 1.2 mi 8.9
Tice Creek Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 6.8
Springhill Elementary Lafayette 1.4 mi 8.6
THE CHILD DAY SCHOOL - LAFAYETTE Lafayette 1.2 mi 8.9
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Walnut Creek 1.4 mi 7.0
FUSION ACADEMY WALNUT CREEK DOWNTOWN Walnut Creek 1.4 mi 7.0
M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette 1.4 mi 6.6
Walnut Creek Christian Academy Walnut Creek 1.7 mi 7.0
St. Perpetua Lafayette 1.5 mi 8.9
ST PERPETUA SCHOOL Lafayette 1.5 mi 8.9
Al Judiy Academy Walnut Creek 1.7 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$231,195

Median Home Value

$1,968,500

Median Rent

$2,902/mo

Population

28,247

College Educated

77.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

45.8

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Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, CA 8.9
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CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA 8.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meher Schools, the

What grades does Meher Schools, the serve?

Meher Schools, the serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meher Schools, the?

Meher Schools, the has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meher Schools, the?

The student-teacher ratio at Meher Schools, the is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Meher Schools, the rank in CA?

Meher Schools, the is ranked #1009 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Meher Schools, the's MySchoolScout rating?

Meher Schools, the has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Meher Schools, the a private school?

Yes, Meher Schools, the is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Contra Costa
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details