Merit School of Old Towne Manassas
Alternative school · Pre-K only
Manassas, VA
8767 Signal Hill Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any preschool in Manassas
- Smaller classes than 86% of preschools nationwide
- The largest preschool in Manassas
In Manassas, Virginia, Merit School of Old Towne Manassas is an independent private school for pre-K. About 42 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of preschool programs nationwide. The school day runs about 4.5 hours, 160 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 27.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 4.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of preschool programs nationwide (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Merit School of Old Towne Manassas 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 School of Old Towne Manassas
What grades does Merit School of Old Towne Manassas serve?
Merit School of Old Towne Manassas serves pre-K only.
How many students attend Merit School of Old Towne Manassas?
About 42 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merit School of Old Towne Manassas?
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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