Established in 1963 by Rachel Merritt, Merritt Academy prides itself on providing a nurturing learning environment for infants through eighth-grade students on our expansive seven-acre campus in Fairfax, Virginia. At Merritt Academy, we distinguish ourselves by offering a unique intergenerational program, fostering meaningful connections across different generations within our community while imparting valuable life lessons. Additionally, we understand the needs of working families and strive to support our students and their families by offering extended before and after-school hours.
Moreover, we offer a plethora of social, sports, and music-based after-school activities to enrich our students' extracurricular experiences and accommodate the busy schedules of families. Our commitment to providing an expansive yet intimate learning environment reflects our dedication to catering 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 enhanced by our values-driven Character Education program to build the solid academic foundation needed for future success.