Total enrollment
8,789
-125 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
14 schools in Meriden
Connecticut · Public K-12
Of the 14 public K-12 schools in Meriden, combined enrollment is roughly 8,789 students (an average of 628 per campus).
7-year change in Meriden
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
21%
was 31%
% Hispanic
61%
was 53%
% Black
11%
was 10%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin School | Elementary | PK-05 | 357 |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Elementary | PK-05 | 539 |
| Edison Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 773 |
| Francis T. Maloney High School | High | 09-12 | 1,291 |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | High | 09-12 | 753 |
| Hanover School | Elementary | PK-05 | 456 |
| Israel Putnam School | Elementary | PK-05 | 445 |
| John Barry School | Elementary | PK-05 | 418 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 684 |
| Nathan Hale School | Elementary | PK-05 | 485 |
| Orville H. Platt High School | High | 09-12 | 1,191 |
| Roger Sherman School | Elementary | PK-05 | 457 |
| Thomas Hooker School | Elementary | PK-05 | 404 |
| Washington Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 536 |
About Meriden
Public education in Meriden, Connecticut runs across 14 schools that hosts roughly 8,789 students. By footprint, Meriden sits in the moderately sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.
Average school size in Meriden is around 628 students, 28% higher than the Connecticut average of about 489.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,789 students, held roughly steady from the 8,914 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 31% to 21% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Meriden discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.