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The Merit School of Old Town Manassas

8757 Signal Hill Road
Manassas, VA 20110

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Tel: (703) 361-5113

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The mission of The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is to provide our students with successful learning opportunities in a Christian environment.

These opportunities are designed to meet the individual needs of our students as we prepare them to become responsible citizens and valued members of our community.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 128 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1972

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

128 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

The Merit School of Old Town Manassas Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Carey Michalowski

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Knowledge • Character • Achievement

Our curriculum is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of the young child and incorporates play into their learning activities. Virginia`s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning guides us in the literacy, math, science and social science concepts that are developed in our preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs. Our small group setting, as well as classroom and campus design presents a comfortable and warm atmosphere which eases the transition from home to school for our students.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Several notable past students who have excelled academically. -

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The Merit School of Old Town Manassas famous alumni include: Several notable past students who have excelled academically..

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 128 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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