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MC Lean School of Maryland

Independent school · Grades K–12

Potomac, MD

8224 Lochinver Ln, Potomac, MD 20854

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Maryland
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12

In Potomac, Maryland, MC Lean School of Maryland is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 469 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
469
Teachers
78.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 208 girls, 261 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of independent schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 30 independent schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    374’11–12393’17–18438’19–20477’21–22469’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K8
    16
    211
    322
    431
    534
    649
    744
    856
    957
    1055
    1156
    1240

    Student body

    White54%
    Black37%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask MC Lean School of Maryland whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about MC Lean School of Maryland

    What grades does MC Lean School of Maryland serve?

    MC Lean School of Maryland serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend MC Lean School of Maryland?

    About 469 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at MC Lean School of Maryland?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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