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 Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Carey Michalowski
School Notes
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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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Grades: PK-11 | 63 students 2.4 miles 8302 Spruce Street
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 369-3950
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 369-3950
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