The mission of The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is to provide our students with successful learning opportunities in a Christian environment.
These opportunities are designed to meet the individual needs of our students as we prepare them to become responsible citizens and valued members of our community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Carey Michalowski
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge • Character • Achievement
- Our curriculum is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of the young child and incorporates play into their learning activities. Virginia`s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning guides us in the literacy, math, science and social science concepts that are developed in our preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs. Our small group setting, as well as classroom and campus design presents a comfortable and warm atmosphere which eases the transition from home to school for our students.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Several notable past students who have excelled academically.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Merit School of Old Town Manassas?
The Merit School of Old Town Manassas famous alumni include: Several notable past students who have excelled academically..
When is the application deadline for The Merit School of Old Town Manassas?
The application deadline for The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91ÖÆƬ³§s
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is Seton School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Carousel Child Development Center (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Seton School
(Catholic)
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Acceptance rate listed
Carousel Child Development Center ![Carousel Child Development Center Photo]( "Carousel Child Development Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9151 Centreville Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 365-7622
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 365-7622
0.4 miles
Gr: PK | 75 students
Grace Childrens Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
9750 Wellington Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-2345
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-2345
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
10023 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6356
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6356
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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