Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Merit School
About the School
- The Merit School in Stafford, VA, serves 116 students in grades K through 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 7 full–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 small–sized K–5 private school option in the Stafford area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Merit School often compared to?
The Merit School is often viewed alongside schools like St. William Of York Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Merit School?
The application deadline for The Merit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: The Merit School vs. St. William Of York Catholic School
The nearest high school to The Merit School is Grace Preparatory School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. William Of York Catholic School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Special Education School
2525 Pointe Center Ct Ste 300
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 55
Catholic
17700 Dominican Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School (Christian)
19068 Bethlehem Church Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Catholic
18825 Fuller Hts Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-3868
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10207 Brock Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 972-3870
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 972-3870
9180.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
9180.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
9180.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11600 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 786-9817
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 786-9817
9180.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Special Education School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
9180.7 miles
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