Education

McLean’s students are served by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). FCPS students post the highest standardized test scores in the region, and the school system provides a world-class education at a lower cost per-pupil than neighboring jurisdictions. The 12th-largest school system in the United States with 239 schools and centers countywide, FCPS is staffed by a veteran core of administrators and teachers.

The school system maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, enabling it to meet the individual needs of every student. It fosters excellent communication between the administration and an involved community of active parent-school organizations.

Ninety-two percent of FCPS high school graduates continue their education at the postsecondary level. Opportunities for certificates, four-year degrees and graduate level work exist in the numerous colleges and universities throughout the region. Nearby Northern Virginia Community College is the largest college in Virginia and the third largest multi-campus community college in the country. A fully accredited, two-year community college, NVCC offers over 150 programs of study, and has a current enrollment of almost 61,000 students. NVCC provides occupational and technical programs and support for transfer to four-year colleges, along with low tuition rates for Virginia residents and eligible Washington, DC residents.

Other nearby campuses include George Mason University (which offers more than 100 degree programs), George Washington University’s Virginia campus (which boasts an internationally-respected graduate education and research center that offers 16 master’s and doctoral degree programs), Marymount University (a liberal arts institution that offers 51 academic programs) and Strayer College (offering master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees in business and business-related fields). Other universities located conveniently for McLean residents include Georgetown University, American University and the University of Maryland.

Public Elementary Schools Chesterbrook 1753 Kirby Road, McLean 703-714-8200 Churchill Road 7100 Churchill Road, McLean 703-288-8400 Franklin Sherman 6630 Brawner Street, McLean 703-356-3874 Kent Gardens 1717 Melbourne Drive, McLean 703-394-5600 Spring Hill 8201 Lewinsville Road, McLean 703-506-3400 Public Middle Schools Cooper 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean 703-442-5800 Longfellow 2000 Westmoreland St., McLean 703-533-2600 Public High Schools Langley 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-287-2700 McLean 1633 Davidson Road, McLean 703-714-5700

Private Schools/Preschool/Daycare Dolley Madison Preschool 888 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean 703-356-1351 Falls Church - McLean Children’s Center 7230 Idylwood Rd., Falls Church 703-534-4907 Fun and Friends Child Development Centers, Inc., 1609 Great Falls St., McLean 703-356-4691 Montessori School of McLean 1711 Kirby Road, McLean 703-790-1049 Northern Virginia Christian Child Care Center, 6817 Dean Drive, McLean 703-790-1514 Peter Piper Preschool of McLean Lewinsville & Scotts Run Roads, McLean 703-356-5811 Ridgemont Montessori School 6519 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-356-1970 The Brooksfield School 1830 Kirby Road, McLean 703-356-5437 The Country Day School 6418 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-356-4282 The Langley School 1411 Balls Hill Road, McLean 703-356-1920 The Madeira School 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-556-8200 The McLean Children’s Academy 6900 Elm Street, McLean 703-734-2353 The Potomac School 1301 Potomac School Road, McLean 703-356-4100 Westgate Child Center 1609 Great Falls Street, McLean 703-893-6372