Excellent
#1009 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 32% of private schools
Meher Schools, the
Elementary School
999 Leland Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549
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).
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BetaHow Meher Schools, the compares to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, CA
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.
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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
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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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| All Hallows Academy La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
| Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, CA | 8.9 |
| Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.9 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
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.
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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
- Phone
- (925) 938-9958
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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