Admission 2027–28

We welcome applications for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Our process is personal, transparent, and designed to find the right fit — not just the highest scores.

Applications due: January 15, 2027

Fall Open House: Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM

Whole-Student Curriculum

College-preparatory academics paired with arts, athletics, and service — we develop the whole child, not just the transcript.

Small Classes

A 12:1 student–teacher ratio and an average class size of 14 mean every student gets individual attention and guidance.

Need-Based Financial Aid

31% of Meridian students receive financial aid. If Meridian is the right school, we work to make it affordable.

How to Apply

Our 5-Step Admission Process

Step 1: Inquire & Visit

Complete the inquiry form below, then join an Open House or book a private tour. Our admission team will reach out within one business day to answer your questions.
Step 2: Submit Your Application

Complete the online application by January 15, 2027 with the $75 application fee (waivers available). Applicants to Grades 6–12 also send transcripts and two teacher recommendations — one from math and one from English.
Step 3: Student Visit & Assessment

Kindergarten–Grade 4 applicants spend a morning in a classroom with their future peers. Grades 5–12 applicants shadow a student for a day, meet with an admission officer, and submit ISEE or SSAT scores. It’s about fit, not a single number.
Step 4: Admission Decision

Decisions are released online on March 10, 2027. Financial aid awards arrive together with offers of admission, so you can decide with the full picture.
Step 5: Enroll & Welcome

Return your enrollment contract and $3,000 deposit by April 9, 2027. New families are welcomed at a spring reception and a summer orientation, and every new student is paired with a student buddy.

Visit

See Meridian for Yourself

There’s no substitute for walking our halls. Choose the visit that suits your family.

Fall Open House

Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Tour campus, sit in on sample classes, and meet teachers, students, and families. Includes a Q&A with the Head of School.

Private Tours

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 10:00 AM

Prefer a quieter visit? A student ambassador guides your family around campus and we arrange a classroom visit.

Call (781) 555-0148

Student Shadow Days

Grades 5–12 · After you apply

Applicants spend a school day with a student host — attending classes, eating lunch, and getting a real feel for Meridian life.

Ask the admission office

Eligibility

Entry Grades & Assessment

Entering grade, age requirement, and assessment type
Entering Grade	Age Requirement	Assessment
Kindergarten	Age 5 by Sept 1	Classroom visit
Grade 1	Age 6 by Sept 1	Classroom visit
Grades 2–4	Age-appropriate	Visit + school records
Grades 5–8	Age-appropriate	Shadow day + ISEE/SSAT
Grades 9–12	Age-appropriate	Interview + ISEE/SSAT + transcripts

Tuition 2027–28

Annual Tuition

Lower School (K–5)

$36,400 / yr

Includes tuition, classroom materials, and field trips. Lunch and bus service are billed separately.

Middle School (6–8)

$41,200 / yr

Includes tuition, a 1:1 laptop, lab fees, athletics, and advisory programming.

Upper School (9–12)

$46,800 / yr

Includes all of the above plus AP® course materials, college counseling, and Senior Capstone support.

Application fee: $75 (waivers available). Enrollment deposit: $3,000, credited toward tuition. Tuition can be paid in one, two, or ten installments.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid at a Glance

Meridian is committed to welcoming families from a range of economic backgrounds. Aid is awarded solely on demonstrated financial need and is separate from the admission decision.

of students receive aid: 31%
awarded each year: $6.8M
average aid award: $27,500

Complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) through SSS by NAIS.
Financial aid deadline: February 1, 2027.
Awards are released with admission decisions on March 10, 2027.

Checklist

What to Send With Your Application

Transcripts or Report Cards

Current and previous year (Grade 1 and up)
Teacher Recommendations

One math and one English teacher (Grades 6–12)
ISEE or SSAT Scores

Grades 5–12 — have scores sent directly to Meridian
Principal or Counselor Report

Completed by your child’s current school
Parent & Student Statements

Short written responses; student essay for Grades 8–12
Proof of Age

Copy of a birth certificate or passport
Immunization & Health Record

Required before the first day of school
Financial Aid: PFS

Optional — only if you are applying for aid

Get Started

Admission Inquiry Form

Tell us a little about your family and our admission team will be in touch within one business day.

Student’s Full Name

Please enter the student’s name.

Entering Grade (2027–28)

Please select the entering grade.

Parent / Guardian Name

Please enter the parent or guardian’s name.

Phone Number

Please enter a phone number.

Email Address

Please enter a valid email address.

Current School

How did you hear about us?

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Schedule a campus tour or register for the Fall Open House Receive information about financial aid

Anything else we should know?

Key Dates

Important Admission Dates

Application Opens
Sep 1, 2026 — online application and inquiry form live
Fall Open House
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Application Deadline
Friday, Jan 15, 2027 — application, recommendations & test scores
Financial Aid Deadline
Monday, Feb 1, 2027 — PFS submitted through SSS by NAIS
Admission Decisions
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2027 — released online by 5 PM
Enrollment Deadline
Friday, Apr 9, 2027 — contract and $3,000 deposit due

Still Have Questions?

Our admission team is available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Call or email — we’d love to talk.

(781) 555-0148 admission@meridianacademy.example