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Explore our Campus

Nestled in the heart of Fairfax, VA Merritt Academy provides families throughout Northern Virginia with a warm, engaging private school experience for students from preschool through middle school. Our thoughtfully designed campus inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection through engaging classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and vibrant enrichment areas that encourage students to explore, collaborate, and grow with confidence.

From our nurturing preschool program to our challenging elementary and middle school academics, every space on campus is intentionally created to support hands-on learning, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of community. Whether students are participating in STEAM activities, discovering new passions through enrichment programs, or building lifelong friendships on the playground, Merritt Academy provides an environment where children feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn each day.

 

A bright, colorful playground with slides and tunnels in the foreground is set against a red building and lush green trees in the background.
A brightly decorated hallway with children's artwork and backpacks hanging on hooks leads to a distant mural.
A blue and yellow rocking toy sits on a green surface in the foreground, while a pink-roofed playhouse and colorful playground equipment are visible in the background against a building with cartoon murals.

Purposefully Designed Learning Spaces

Two girls are working on an art project at a desk, with a window showing greenery in the background.

Outdoor Spaces and Play

A smiling young girl in a pink fleece jacket hangs from a blue playground structure with yellow bars in the background.

A Close-Knit Community

A group of people gather around farm animals in a fenced enclosure in the foreground, with a red and white building and trees in the background.

Safety & Security

A sidewalk leads past a brick building with a Merritt Academy banner, towards a playground with an American flag in the background.

A paved lot with a sign in front of a tan building, backed by trees with autumn foliage under a bright, sunny sky.