Merit School Learning Center At Kirkpatrick in Aldie, VA, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a suburban setting.
The school serves 54 students with a student–teacher ratio of 54:1 and employs one teacher.
This nonsectarian, co–ed early learning program is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Merit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity, with 66.7% of students representing students of color.
The school is located near other early childhood programs such as Villa Montessori Stone Ridge and Good Beginnings School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Merit School Learning Center At Kirkpatrick ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merit School Learning Center At Kirkpatrick?
The application deadline for Merit School Learning Center At Kirkpatrick is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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