Merit of Prince William
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Dale City, VA
14308 Spriggs Rd, Dale City, VA 22193
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Dale City
- Growing: enrollment up 79% since 2017–18
Merit of Prince William is an independent private school in Dale City, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 68 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 79% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 190 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 68
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Merit of Prince William whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Merit of Prince William
What grades does Merit of Prince William serve?
Merit of Prince William serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Merit of Prince William?
About 68 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merit of Prince William?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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