Merritt Academy
School Notes Overview:
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 |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association for the Education of Young Children State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1963 | ||
| County | Fairfax County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 325 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 26% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 113 students | |||
| Kind - 48 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 15 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 187 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Carol Edelstein | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Track and Field | ||
School Notes:
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22031) | School Zip (22031) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,768 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 58% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,870 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 34 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (22031) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 56% / 44% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Gesher Jewish Day School - 189 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Mont School Of Cedar Lane - 105 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Appletree School - 99 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Parkwood School - 227 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Appletree II - 112 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Fairfax, Fairfax County, Zip 22031
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