The Merit School of Manassas has a proven record with 35 years of learning for children from infantcy through Grade 3. At The Merit School of Manassas we: * Include our families and the community in the educational process.
*Provide challenging and invdividualized curricula that encourages students' creativity and love of learning *Promote character building and problem solving skills * Foster our students' feelings of self-esteem, self-worth, and respect for others *Establish a safe and supportive learning environment that accepts and respects diversity.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 15, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge, Character, Achievement
- The Merit School of Manassas has a proven record with 35 years of learning for children from infantcy through Grade 3. At The Merit School of Manassas we: * Include our families and the community in the educational process.*Provide challenging and invdividualized curricula that encourages students' creativity and love of learning *Promote character building and problem solving skills * Foster our students' feelings of self-esteem, self-worth, and respect for others *Establish a safe and supportive learning environment that accepts and respects diversity. Knowledge-Character-Achievement
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Merit School Of Manassas?
The application deadline for The Merit School Of Manassas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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