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#178 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 46% of private schools
Meridian Academy
High School · Jamaica Plain, MA
A private high school in Jamaica Plain, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.
54 BROOKSIDE AVE, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,533
Median home value
$763,700
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Egleston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| English High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Margarita Muniz AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meridian Academy is listed in Jamaica Plain, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy is a private high school in Jamaica Plain, MA, serving approximately 77 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Academy
What grades does Meridian Academy serve?
Meridian Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Meridian Academy rank in MA?
Meridian Academy ranks #178 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Meridian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Meridian Academy a private school?
Yes, Meridian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Meridian Academy a religious school?
No, Meridian Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 277-1118
- Area population (ZIP 02130)
- 41,109
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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