Merritt Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fairfax, VA
9211 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Fairfax
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Fairfax since at least 2011
In Fairfax, Virginia, Merritt Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 149 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 189 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–8
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 189 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Merritt Academy 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 Merritt Academy
What grades does Merritt Academy serve?
Merritt Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Merritt Academy?
About 149 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merritt Academy?
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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