Meridian School

Meridian School operates as an expansive elementary campus in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, part of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102. Current enrollment sits at 702 students spanning grades 4 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 84% bigger than typical.

Across the 4 schools in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 (2,557 students total), Meridian School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Meridian School shows that the largest single group is Asian, at 56% of enrollment. The remainder consists of 28% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Black. That is considerably more Asian than the county at large, where the share is closer to 9%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Meridian School has 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.3:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Lake County indicate the typical household earns roughly $110,416 per year, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lake County's 214 public schools (combined enrollment of about 118,032 students), Meridian School is one campus in the mix.

Twin Groves Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outer-ring area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 40%: 501 students in 2018 compared to 702 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 48% to 28%.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.