Meridian School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102
#201 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#8400 of 50,301 nationally
About Meridian School
Meridian School is a public elementary located in Buffalo Grove, in the Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 4–5. In 2025 it enrolled 702 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 201st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 702.
There are 12 schools in Buffalo Grove; Meridian School ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meridian School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meridian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Twin Groves Middle School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 1.3 km away
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,758 students · 1.6 km away
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
453 students · 1.7 km away
Aptakisic Junior High School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students · 1.8 km away
Half Day School
Lincolnshire · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
633 students · 2.2 km away
Tripp School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–3
485 students · 2.4 km away
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students · 2.8 km away
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
482 students · 3.1 km away
Earl Pritchett School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–3
430 students · 3.6 km away
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
Long Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
428 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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702 students
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702 students
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700 students
Palos West Elementary School
Palos Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
Prairie Oak School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian School a good school?
Meridian School has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #201 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meridian School rank in Illinois?
Meridian School ranks #201 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #8400 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meridian School?
Meridian School had 702 students in 2025.
Is Meridian School a elementary school or a high school?
Meridian School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 4–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meridian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meridian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.