Merritt Academy

9211 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22031-0220
Tel: (703)273-0787
Grades: K - 9 | 363 students
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Merritt Academy provides care and education for infants through 8th Graders and is committed to character development as well as a rigorous academic program. Here at Merritt, we encourage our students to learn through the exploration of their individual talents and potential.

School Overview:
Merritt Academy
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1963
Student Body
Total Students 363 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Softball Track and Field

Nearby Schools:

Merritt Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Gr. 4-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Way Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Montessori School Of Cedar Lane
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away
Appletree School
Gr. PK-3 | 1 mi. away
Fairfax KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away

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