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#335 of 457 private schools in VA
Merit of Prince William
Elementary School · Dale City, VA
A private elementary school in Dale City, VA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
14308 SPRIGGS RD, Dale City, VA 22193
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,273
Median home value
$427,200
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22193; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Kyle R. Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Sharon C. Mcauliffe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Dale City Christian Church Child Devt Ctr & AcademPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merit of Prince William is listed in Dale City, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Merit of Prince William
Merit of Prince William is a private elementary school in Dale City, VA, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merit of Prince William
What grades does Merit of Prince William serve?
Merit of Prince William serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Merit of Prince William?
Merit of Prince William has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merit of Prince William?
The student-teacher ratio at Merit of Prince William is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Merit of Prince William rank in VA?
Merit of Prince William ranks #335 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Merit of Prince William's MySchoolScout rating?
Merit of Prince William has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Merit of Prince William a private school?
Yes, Merit of Prince William is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Merit of Prince William a religious school?
No, Merit of Prince William is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Phone
- (703) 670-9650
- Area population (ZIP 22193)
- 83,798
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22193; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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