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Best Mc Lean 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 2,558 students in Mc Lean, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mc Lean, VA include The Potomac School, The Langley School, and Montessori School Of Mclean.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
43% 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
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,558 Students
124,106 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
395 Teachers
12,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,459
$15,566
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,000
$6,622
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$19.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
8,057 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
5,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
119 Students
10,609 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
1,533 Students
66,460 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
31,089 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 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 Potomac School, The Langley School, and Montessori School Of Mclean.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mc Lean?
7 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 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mc Lean?
43% of private elementary schools in Mc Lean are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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