#1 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
The Langley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Virginia
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade461 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
Private schools in McLean, VA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
St. John the Beloved Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Virginia
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade245 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
Montessori School of McLean
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in McLean
McLean, VA
A-Overall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
The Madeira School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in McLean
McLean, VA
B+Overall gradeAll girls335 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
St. Luke Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in McLean since at least 2011
McLean, VA
BOverall grade239 students16 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in McLean, VA
First Steps Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in McLean
McLean, VA
BOverall grade86 students
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