Academic Excellence
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We provide a challenging academic program to all our students.
A Caring Learning Environment
Merritt Academy provides care and educates infants through eighth grade students. Our seven-acre campus located in Fairfax, Virginia provides an expansive yet intimate learning environment ideal for our dedication to multiple levels of education.
Our early childhood programs provide the ideal balance of caring, learning and social development, while our preschool, elementary and middle school academic programs provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum that is enhanced by our values-driven Character Education program to build the solid academic foundation needed for future success.
Our school is built upon three foundational pillars:
Merritt Academy proudly opened seven new classrooms in Spring 2021 for our Infant and Toddler Programs. We continue to welcome the promising young thinkers, dreamers and leaders who will shape our future.
Planning ahead for your child’s 2023-24 school year? Curious about possible openings in any of our age groups for the 2022-23 school year? Contact us to inquire about availability. To start your application, click the button below.
Our commitment to serving families includes offering a personal admissions consultation to help you learn more about our program and admissions process. You can schedule a half-hour Zoom or phone session at your convenience using Calendly.
Have an admissions question? Please contact us so a team member can assist you:
Early Childhood
As your baby’s journey begins at Merritt Academy, our early childhood program will nurture their natural instincts by offering safe, stimulating and socially rewarding activities throughout the day.
Preschool
Our skillful and qualified teachers provide the safety and security – both physical and emotional – necessary to support young learners through adventures of discovery and mastery.
Elementary School
From kindergarten through grade five, children develop the academic and interpersonal foundations they’ll use to build skyscrapers of knowledge in middle school, high school and college.
Middle School
Grades six through eight prepare our students for high school and beyond, helping them develop the confidence, grit, character and emotional IQ necessary to succeed in life.
“ Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. ”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.