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Merit School of Prince William

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Learning is more fun at Merit School of Prince William in Dale City, Virginia! With preschool, full-day kindergarten, and curricula through 5th grade, students enjoy developmentally appropriate subjects, field trips, hot meals, and an enriched environment to learn and socialize.

With a computer lab and music room, we incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) into activities and help children discover self-reliance and independence.

Outside, we feature gardens, playgrounds, sports courts and a covered pavilion for fun, child-friendly learning. We're located on Spriggs Rd near Minnieville Rd in Dale City, VA and offer winter, spring and summer camps.

Ask about Preschool Explorers, Junior Kindergarten, and before/after school programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

Student Body

Total Students

101 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Learning is more fun at Merit School of Prince William in Dale City, Virginia! With preschool, full-day kindergarten, and curricula through 5th grade, students enjoy developmentally appropriate subjects, field trips, hot meals, and an enriched environment to learn and socialize. With a computer lab and music room, we incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) into activities and help children discover self-reliance and independence. Outside, we feature gardens, playgrounds, sports courts and a covered pavilion for fun, child-friendly learning. We're located on Spriggs Rd near Minnieville Rd in Dale City, VA and offer winter, spring and summer camps. Ask about Preschool Explorers, Junior Kindergarten, and before/after school programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Woodbridge, VA is $7,055 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).