Landon School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

Q: Does Landon School offer a summer program?

Yes, Landon School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 710 students
Yearly Tuition: $55,750
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Landon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1929

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Campus Size

75 acres

School Motto

Virtute et Non Vi 鈥� 'By Virtue, Not by Force'

Student Body

Total Students

710 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

57%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1370

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Jacket and Tie

Number of AP Courses

32 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Calculus AB and BCChemistry

Computer ScienceComputer Science Principles

Economics (Micro & Macro)Environmental Science

Music TheoryPhysics 1 and C

PsychologyStatistics

Studio Arts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,750

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% on Financial Aid

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$32,329

Admissions Director

Katy Harvey

Application URL

Endowment Size

$27 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

22 sports

Colors

Brown and white

School Mascot

Bears

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

27 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Ally CouncilBad Movie Club

Black Student UnionCommunity Service Club

Debate TeamHonor Council

Investments ClubModel UN

Sports Analytics ClubSTEM

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

CeramicsChoral Groups

DrawingInstrumental Music

Jazz EnsembleMixed Media Art

PaintingPhotography

SculptureStudio Arts

Theater ArtsVocal Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:

FencingRugby

Street HockeyUltimate Frisbee

School Notes

Landon School is a private, non-religious, college preparatory all-boys school servingstudents in grades 312.
Landon is located on 75 acres in Bethesda, MD, outside of Washington, D.C.
Landon offers 22 arts and 21 athletics options.
82% of the Class of 2023 attend college where they applied early or priority.
Landon's average class size is 14 students.
57% of Landon's full-time faculty have advanced degrees.
40% of students are students of color.
28% of Landon students receive financial aid.
Landon has 20 bus stops that serve MD, VA, and Washington, D.C.

Landon is a private school for boys, serving grades 3-12 on an expansive, 75-acrecampus in Bethesda, Maryland.
Landon's program is designed intentionally for boys to thrive. We want each student to bring his energy, goodness, ideas, humor, creativity, curiosity, and intensity to every class,performance, project, and practice. The men and women of Landon who will be histeachers, coaches, mentors, and friends will challenge him to bring and achieve his best.This commitment is why Landon stands as a national leader in boys' college preparatoryeducation. At every level, he will be challenged by expert teachers, advanced curricula,and high-minded expectations all to prepare him for collegiate and lifelong success.
Landon offers accelerated and honors courses that exceed AP course standards,challenge boys to engage more meaningfully with material, and align with Landon'smission, philosophy, and portrait of a graduate.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Landon School cost?

Landon School's tuition is approximately $55,750 for private students.

Does Landon School offer a summer program?

Yes, Landon School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Landon School offer?

Landon School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Landon School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Landon School's ranking?

Landon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Landon School?

The application deadline for Landon School is Jan. 9.

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School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (6 reviews)

5 10/4/2024

Landon has been the ideal learning environment for our son, one where he has been able to grow and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In our experience, the school has been exceptionally thoughtful in its approach to teaching and learning and is truly a wonderful community. Our son, now a junior, has felt completely at home since starting in seventh grade and has cultivated relationships over the years with not just his peers, but with his teachers, coaches, and administrators. He is truly known and cared for and has had the opportunity to cultivate his interests and strengths. We feel that he is truly being prepared holistically for college and beyond.

- Posted by Parent - Michelle

5 9/21/2024

Our son has been a Landon Bear since Lower School and is now an Upper School Bear! We have always been thrilled with the community, the academics, the opportunities available to the young men, and the leadership throughout each division. Landon is not simply a school. Landon is a place where a young man grows into his best self, develops excellent character habits, a sense of social/community responsibility & a code of ethics that follows him for life. These young men do not only develop academically, but they gain brothers. The best decision we ever made for our son was to attend Landon.

- Posted by Parent - Cross Family

5 12/8/2021

Landon presents the perfect environment to prepare students for all their future endeavors. Whether these be in academia or on the playing field, Landon offers a vast variety of options to suit the interests of all its students. The teachers and coaches stay very connected with and supportive of students and help them progress on their journey to young adulthood.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Charlie

5 11/30/2021

Landon is a wonderful school that has a great history of holding its students to a high standard on the field and in the classroom. Landon integrates arts, academics, and sports into the idea teachers are coaches and mentors.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Andrew

5 10/26/2020

As a family, we love Landon's Teacher/Coach/Mentor model. The education, teachers, and campus are all an excellent choice for our son. We are completely thrilled with the variety of educational and extracurricular opportunities for our son!

- Posted by Parent - Kurt & Paula Cross

5 10/9/2020

Incredible experience. The community is second to none and it is an all round great place to send your boys.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Josh

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The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,796 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).