At Merit School Of Stafford, Our half-day Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten programs are designed to develop the young child’s awareness of stories, words, rhymes, letters, listening and beginning handwriting skills, as well as confidence, independence and inquisitiveness about learning.
Our full-day kindergarten program strives to develop each child into a reader and writer, confident in these skills, as well as beginning math, social studies, and science concepts.
Kindergarten students are evaluated using the PALS screening in the fall, winter and spring.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sherry Roberson
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Minnieland 草榴社区 Day School?
The application deadline for Minnieland 草榴社区 Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Minnieland 草榴社区 Day School is Grace Preparatory School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Merit School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.4 miles away)
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