School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The purpose of Merrywood School is to provide children with an environment where they can develop socially in group-play experiences and develop visual and auditory perception skills, gross and fine motor skills, and receive enrichment in art, music, science, math, language and information.
- Childhood is a time of wonder and questions, energy and curiosity.
- It is vital for children to be involved and feel good about themselves.
- Special importance is placed on providing an interesting, happy and wholesome environment where children can develop friendships and self-confidence as they learn through play and work.
- We strive to make this school experience a positive and happy one that will attract the children to school, teachers, friends, books and learning.
- The purpose of Merrywood School is to provide children with an environment where they can develop socially in group-play experiences and develop visual and auditory perception skills, gross and fine motor skills, and receive enrichment in art, music, science, math, language and information.
- Childhood is a time of wonder and questions, energy and curiosity.
- It is vital for children to be involved and feel good about themselves.
- Special importance is placed on providing an interesting, happy and wholesome environment where children can develop friendships and self-confidence as they learn through play and work.
- We strive to make this school experience a positive and happy one that will attract the children to school, teachers, friends, books and learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merrywood School?
The application deadline for Merrywood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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