Best Public Schools in McLean, VA

Summary:

The city of McLean, Virginia is home to a high-performing school district, with 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals that these schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with multiple institutions earning 5-star ratings and exceptional test scores.

The standout schools in McLean include Langley High School, ranked 14th out of 329 Virginia high schools, and Cooper Middle School, ranked 19th out of 417 Virginia middle schools. At the elementary level, Kent Gardens Elementary, Spring Hill Elementary, and Churchill Road Elementary all rank among the top 25 elementary schools in the state. These schools consistently demonstrate high proficiency rates in core subjects, outperforming district and state averages.

The McLean schools serve a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Asian, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups. Despite this diversity, the schools maintain exceptional academic performance, likely due to factors such as low student-teacher ratios, high per-student spending, and the affluent community they serve. Overall, the Fairfax County Public Schools district in McLean is delivering a top-tier education, making it an attractive option for families seeking high-quality schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2024)					SOL Algebra II (2024)			SOL Mathematics (2024)						SOL Chemistry (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)								SOL VA and US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 7th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chesterbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1753 Kirby Rd	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 714-8200	527	36	14.6	1.9%	345 (65.5%)	8 (1.5%)	48 (9.1%)	83 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	90.5	41^st of 1114 public elementary schools	96.3%		92.5	23^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	97.9%	18													90.8	89.1	89.1	96.7							85.0		92.0	96.8	86.8	98.8						$9,195	$297	$8,898
Churchill Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7100 Churchill Rd	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 288-8400	606	38	16.1	2.1%	249 (41.1%)	17 (2.8%)	59 (9.7%)	211 (34.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.4%)	93.2	12^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.9%		94.3	7^th of 1114 public elementary schools	99.4%	5													98.9	93.1	91.8	93.1							91.2		90.9	91.8	95.1	96.3						$9,094	$161	$8,933
Cooper Middle	Public, Magnet	7-8	977 Balls Hill Rd	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 442-5800	1,054	64	16.4	4.3%	556 (52.8%)	26 (2.5%)	59 (5.6%)	312 (29.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (9.3%)	85.6	19^th of 417 public middle schools	95.4%		86	23^rd of 422 public middle schools	94.5%	4	100.0	100.0			100.0	98.5				100.0							80.2	46.6						88.9					92.9	94.4				$9,077	$191	$8,886
Sherman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6633 Brawner St	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 506-7900	337	26	12.9	7.1%	180 (53.4%)	7 (2.1%)	19 (5.6%)	92 (27.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.3%)	84	140^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.4%		87.2	90^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.9%	50													85.0	83.9	82.8	90.9							89.8		81.1	86.7	87.8	83.3						$13,656	$589	$13,067
Kent Gardens Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1717 Melbourne Dr	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 394-5600	1,023	61	16.9	3.5%	550 (53.8%)	29 (2.8%)	83 (8.1%)	267 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (9.2%)	92	23^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	97.9%		92.9	21^st of 1114 public elementary schools	98.1%	2													96.0	89.0	90.0	93.4							90.7		89.9	91.3	96.9	94.8						$8,526	$194	$8,332
Langley High	Public	9-12	6520 Georgetown Pike	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 287-2700	2,123	117	18.1	3.9%	1,140 (53.7%)	36 (1.7%)	149 (7.0%)	624 (29.4%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	165 (7.8%)	82.2	14^th of 329 public high schools	95.7%		83.6	8^th of 326 public high schools	97.5%	6			98.4	90.5			90.1	56.3			100.0	72.7							69.0	95.3		80.0									99.2	60.0	100.0	$8,882	$104	$8,777
McLean High	Public	9-12	1633 Davidson Rd	McLean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 714-5700	2,441	139	17.5	12.2%	1,208 (49.5%)	101 (4.1%)	348 (14.3%)	620 (25.4%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (6.4%)	78.6	29^th of 329 public high schools	91.2%		74.5	53^rd of 326 public high schools	83.7%	24			97.5	52.8			91.6	76.0	96.3		100.0	92.9							65.1	92.8	80.0										95.3	76.9		$8,768	$105	$8,664
Spring Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8201 Lewinsville Rd	Mclean	22102	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 506-3400	869	49	17.7	9.4%	413 (47.5%)	26 (3.0%)	57 (6.6%)	295 (33.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.7%)	92.1	21^st of 1114 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.3	5^th of 1114 public elementary schools	99.6%	16													89.5	95.6	89.5	96.4							91.3		88.6	93.4	92.6	96.2						$9,615	$151	$9,464

Cities Near McLean

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arlington	1.89 mi	42	114^th
Alexandria	5.29 mi	67	285^th
Falls Church	5.73 mi	32	202^nd
Annandale	8.85 mi	8	268^th
Vienna	9.13 mi	16	44^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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