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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

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 30%
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

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. -
Source: Verified school update

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Who are famous alumni from The Merit School of Old Town Manassas?
The Merit School of Old Town Manassas famous alumni include: Several notable past students who have excelled academically..
When is the application deadline for The Merit School of Old Town Manassas?
The application deadline for The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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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