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BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!

Best Mc Lean 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 3,255 students in Mc Lean, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mc Lean, VA include The Langley School, St. Luke Catholic School, and BASIS Independent McLean.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
38% of private elementary schools in Mc Lean, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Mc Lean 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Potomac School
The Potomac School Photo
(1)
1301 Potomac School Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Gr: K-12 | 1,052 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition listed
Ambleside School
Ambleside School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(6)
8980 Brook Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Mclean
Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Beloved Academy
(Catholic)
6422 Linway Ter
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Luke Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1493 Chain Bridge Road, # 101
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(571) 488-6233
Gr: NS-5 | 100 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Mc Lean)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,255 Students
125,186 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
478 Teachers
12,437 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1492
(Out of 1600)
1223
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,374
$15,545
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,000
$6,531
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$20.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
119 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
1,533 Students
66,454 Students
% White Students
62%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
564 Students
31,477 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Mc Lean, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mc Lean, VA include The Langley School, St. Luke Catholic School, and BASIS Independent McLean.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mc Lean?
8 private elementary schools are located in Mc Lean.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Mc Lean?
Mc Lean private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mc Lean?
38% of private elementary schools in Mc Lean are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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