The Merit School (2026 Profile)

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The Merit School

1001 Pkwy Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554

Tel: (540) 602-7296

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The Merit School in Stafford, VA, serves 116 students in grades K through 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 17:1 with 7 fullâ€“time teachers on staff.

Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

The Merit School offers regular elementary education in a suburban community near other private schools serving a range of grade spans.

Enrollment and grade offerings position The Merit School as a smallâ€“sized Kâ€“5 private school option in the Stafford area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

116 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,566 for elementary schools and $18,796 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).