How much is Merritt Academy tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Merritt Academy is $31,656 for grades Infant; $29,748 for grades Toddler; $28,296 for grades K2; $27,048 for grades K3; $27,048 for grades K4; $24,820 for grades K-8 (academic day), per the school's website.

Does Merritt Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?

Merritt Academy requires its own assessment for applicants.

When is the Merritt Academy application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 31, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.

How many students attend Merritt Academy?

Merritt Academy enrolls 299 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Merritt Academy tuition & admissions

Fairfax, VAGrades Pre-K–8Day, coed

Tuition 2026-27

$31,656

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 31

2027

Students

299

7 students per teacher

Admission test

Own test

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
Infant	$31,656
Toddler	$29,748
K2	$28,296
K3	$27,048
K4	$27,048
K-8 (academic day)	$24,820

How to apply

Entry grades	—
Admission test	Its own assessment
Interview	—
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	$75
Deadline	January 31, 2027
Decisions released	—

School facts

Students	299
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	20
Students per teacher	7.5
School days per year	189
Endowment	—
Annual revenue	—
Head of school pay	—

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Merritt Academy FAQ

How much is Merritt Academy tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Merritt Academy is $31,656 for grades Infant; $29,748 for grades Toddler; $28,296 for grades K2; $27,048 for grades K3; $27,048 for grades K4; $24,820 for grades K-8 (academic day), per the school's website.
Does Merritt Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?: Merritt Academy requires its own assessment for applicants.
When is the Merritt Academy application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 31, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.
How many students attend Merritt Academy?: Merritt Academy enrolls 299 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from merrittacademy.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24. “—” means we couldn't find it.