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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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)
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 91s
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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Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Stafford KinderCare ![Stafford KinderCare Photo - Stafford KinderCare]( "Stafford KinderCare Photo - Stafford KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Stafford Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
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