Excellent

#9 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 2% of private schools

The Meridian School

Elementary School

4649 SUNNYSIDE AVE N STE 242, Seattle, WA 98103

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

6.7:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

6.7:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#9 of 381

In Seattle

#3 of 68

public schools

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About The Meridian School

The Meridian School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. The Meridian School serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Meridian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.5 pts above WA schools

8.3

This school 8.3 · Excellent
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 6.7:1 students to teachers, The Meridian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Meridian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Meridian School compares to 83 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.7:1

This School

15.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

201

This School

352

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.3

This School

7.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.2% vs 0%

Asian 6.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.5% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

The Meridian School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Meridian School (this school)	—	201	6.7:1	8.3
McDonald International School	0.4 mi	474	19.8:1	9.6
John Stanford International School	0.6 mi	417	19:1	9.3
Green Lake Elementary School	0.9 mi	322	12.4:1	7.2
B F Day Elementary School	1.0 mi	414	15.9:1	9.7
Tops K-8 School	1.5 mi	471	15.2:1	9.2
West Woodland Elementary School	1.5 mi	380	18.1:1	8.9
Daniel Bagley Elementary School	1.7 mi	317	15.1:1	8.6
Bryant Elementary School	1.9 mi	477	18.3:1	8.8
Queen Anne Elementary	1.9 mi	215	15.4:1	8.6
Montlake Elementary School	2.0 mi	167	13.9:1	9.2
Greenwood Elementary School	2.1 mi	324	17.1:1	9.7
Cascadia Elementary	2.2 mi	485	18.7:1	9.5
Frantz Coe Elementary School	2.2 mi	447	17.2:1	9.7
John Hay Elementary School	2.3 mi	264	13.9:1	6.8
Whittier Elementary School	2.4 mi	342	15.5:1	8.3
Stevens Elementary School	2.4 mi	151	12.6:1	9.6
Olympic View Elementary School	2.4 mi	351	16:1	7.7
Salmon Bay K-8 School	2.5 mi	632	17.1:1	8.8
Wedgwood Elementary School	2.5 mi	355	20.9:1	8.5
Laurelhurst Elementary School	2.5 mi	275	15.3:1	6.6

Showing 20 of 83 schools. View all schools in Seattle

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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 WA.

Classroom Attention

A 9.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 201

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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 WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.2%

Two or More 24.4%

Asian 6.5%

Hispanic 1.5%

Black 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4649 SUNNYSIDE AVE N STE 242, Seattle, WA 98103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Meridian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. B F Day Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McDonald International School (rated 9.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Stanford International School (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Seattle	0.2 mi	186	6.8
McDonald International School Seattle	0.4 mi	474	9.6
Hamilton International Middle School Seattle	0.5 mi	897	8.3
Lincoln High School Seattle	0.5 mi	1,697	7.1
John Stanford International School Seattle	0.6 mi	417	9.3
Green Lake Elementary School Seattle	0.9 mi	322	7.2
UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL Seattle	0.7 mi	271	8.2
ACADEMY FOR PRECISION LEARNING Seattle	0.9 mi	115	9.0
BILLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle	1.2 mi	108	7.9
SEATTLE JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle	1.2 mi	38	6.0
UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Seattle	0.9 mi	91	7.3
B F Day Elementary School Seattle	1.0 mi	414	9.7
KAPKA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Seattle	1.0 mi	64	6.5
WOODLAND PARK COOPERATIVE Seattle	1.2 mi	15	—
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Seattle	1.0 mi	57	7.6
Tops K-8 School Seattle	1.5 mi	471	9.2
Roosevelt High School Seattle	1.3 mi	1,528	7.9
Daniel Bagley Elementary School Seattle	1.7 mi	317	8.6
BERTSCHI SCHOOL Seattle	1.7 mi	220	7.9
SEATTLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Seattle	1.6 mi	411	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,372

Median Home Value

$1,012,900

Median Rent

$2,006/mo

Population

51,988

College Educated

77.3%

Homeownership

45.2%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

34.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CEDAR CREST ACADEMY BELLEWOOD Bellevue, WA	163	8.3
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bellingham, WA	183	8.4
John Rogers Elementary School Seattle, WA	188	8.4
McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley, WA	280	8.4
Orondo Elementary and Middle School Orondo, WA	131	8.4
Waitsburg Elementary School Waitsburg, WA	146	8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Meridian School

What grades does The Meridian School serve?

The Meridian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend The Meridian School?

The Meridian School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Meridian School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Meridian School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Meridian School rank in WA?

The Meridian School ranks #9 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is The Meridian School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Meridian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Meridian School a private school?

Yes, The Meridian School 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 The Meridian School a religious school?

No, The Meridian School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 87 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 64 Good Transit
Bike Score: 89 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 201
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: King County
Phone: (206) 632-7154

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