The Meridian School

Name

The Meridian School

Legal name

The Meridian School

Website

https://meridianschool.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The Meridian School generates revenue primarily through tuition for its PreK-5 independent school program. The school also offers auxiliary programs including Meridian Summer Quest (summer camp) and Extended Day (before/after school care) which generate additional fee-based revenue. The institution is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Meridian School is an independent PreK-5 elementary school that delivers a full-day academic program organized by grade-level cohorts (PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary Grades 1-2, Upper Elementary Grades 3-5) supplemented by seven integrated specialist classes and experiential learning through 30+ annual field trips and overnights. The school also offers fee-based auxiliary programs: Meridian Summer Quest (summer camp), Extended Day (before/after-school care), and 50+ after-school enrichment classes. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the school generates revenue primarily through tuition and auxiliary program fees, with tuition assistance available to qualifying families.

Product overview

The Meridian School is an independent PreK-5 elementary school offering a unified educational program structured around grade-level cohorts (PreKindergarten through Grade 5) plus integrated specialist classes. The school operates on a core-plus-auxiliary model: the core academic program encompasses grade-specific learning tracks (PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary Grades 1-2, Upper Elementary Grades 3-5) augmented by seven specialist enrichment classes (art, music, physical education, and others). The auxiliary programs layer on top through Meridian Summer Quest (summer camp), Extended Day (before/after-school care), and 50+ after-school enrichment classes. Experiential learning is woven throughout all levels via project-based curriculum and field experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreKindergarten Program Early childhood education program for pre-kindergarten students focusing on foundational learning through play and experiential activities. Targeted at children ages 3-5 in the Seattle metropolitan area.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten program that introduces academic fundamentals while maintaining focus on social-emotional development. Targeted at kindergarten-age children in the Seattle metropolitan area.
• Lower Elementary Program (Grades 1-2) Academic program for grades 1-2 that builds foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social learning. Targeted at families seeking independent elementary education for first and second grade students.
• Upper Elementary Program (Grades 3-5) Academic program for grades 3-5 emphasizing critical thinking, project-based learning, and preparation for middle school. Targeted at families seeking rigorous independent elementary education for third through fifth grade students.
• Specialist Classes Seven integrated enrichment specialist classes including art, music, physical education, and other subjects complementing the core academic curriculum. Available to enrolled PreK-5 students.
• Experiential Learning Hands-on learning approach connecting classroom concepts with real-world projects, delivering 30+ annual field trips and overnight experiences. Available to enrolled students.
• Meridian Summer Quest Summer camp program offering academic enrichment and recreational activities during the summer break. Available to enrolled students and the broader Seattle community.
• Extended Day Program Before and after-school care and enrichment program for enrolled students providing flexible childcare around the school day.
• After-School Enrichment Classes Over 50 after-school enrichment classes including arts, athletics, academics, and special interest clubs. Available to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% students of color enrollment demonstrates successful DEIB initiatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)moderateOthersNAIS is a membership organization representing independent schools. The Meridian School's membership indicates alignment with national independent school standards and best practices.
• Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)coreOthersRegional accreditation and membership organization for independent schools in the Pacific Northwest. The school's membership demonstrates regional standing and adherence to regional independent school standards.
• Puget Sound Independent SchoolsmoderateOthersMembership organization representing independent schools in the Puget Sound region, supporting collaboration and networking among regional independent schools.
• Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS)moderateOthersState-level membership organization representing independent schools in Washington State, advocating for independent school interests at the state level.
• People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)moderateOthersOrganization supporting professionals of color in independent schools. The school's membership demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Country Day School: Independent K–8 school in Seattle with strong enrichment and progressive bent — broader grade range than Meridian but overlapping target market and educational philosophy.
• Bush School: Established independent K–12 school in Seattle with a progressive, whole-child approach at larger scale — competes for the same values-driven Seattle families.
• Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences: Independent 6–12 Seattle school also named as a Meridian alumni destination; competes for the same family pipeline and brand-conscious Seattle market.
• University Prep: Independent 6–12 school in Seattle explicitly named as a Meridian alumni destination — overlapping feeder-school market and competing for the same Seattle family brand affinity.
• Lakeside School: Premier independent 5–12 school in Seattle — competes for the same upper-income Seattle families and serves as a downstream destination for elementary-school graduates.

Direct peers

• Tilden School: Small, progressive independent PreK-5 school in Wallingford-adjacent Seattle, competing head-to-head for the same families with a comparable whole-child philosophy.
• The Little School: Independent PreK-5 elementary school in greater Seattle with a comparable whole-child, experiential pedagogy and small class sizes — the closest direct competitor in the same niche.
• French American School of Puget Sound: Independent PreK-5 (and beyond) bilingual school in the Puget Sound area — directly comparable independent elementary alternative with a similar tuition model.
• Epiphany School: Independent PreK-5 school in Seattle's Capitol Hill/MLK corridor with a similar project-based, inclusive ethos and comparable tuition model — direct competitor for Seattle families.

Others

• Brighton Elementary School (Seattle Public Schools): Public K–5 option in Wallingford-adjacent Seattle; relevant as the public-school alternative competing for the same neighborhood families Meridian targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheMeridianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/themeridianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-meridian-school-seattle

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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