McLean Children's Academy
under 1 mi Grades Ungraded 30 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Private schools in McLean, VA
9 schools in McLean itself and 23 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
McLean private schools at a glance
McLean has 9 private schools of its own, and 23 more are within 6 miles. In McLean itself: 2 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 6 nonsectarian; 7 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 2 are Montessori. Counting the 23 nearby, there are 32 in all: 7 Catholic, 7 other Christian, 14 nonsectarian and 4 of other faiths; 24 teach elementary grades and 5 teach high school; 11 are Montessori. 1 is all-girls; the rest are co-ed. 17 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 4 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 95% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 86 students and 8.2 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $15,290 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $15,700.
7 Catholic
8.2 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in McLean (9)
Schools that give McLean as their address come first, then the 23 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in McLean matches all of those.
St. Luke Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 239 students 15.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Langley School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 461 students 5.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
First Steps Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-K Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 245 students 7.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Brooksfield School
3 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 103 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
The Madeira School
3 mi Grades 9-12 335 students 9.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls 95% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (23)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown McLean.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Oak Hill Montessori
3 mi Grades PreK Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades 6-12 43 students 2.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Ambleside School
3 mi Grades K-8 134 students 10.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 470 students 15.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 9-12 1,155 students 9.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 99% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 444 students 16.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 20 students 6.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Rivendell School
4 mi Grades K-8 147 students 12.4 students per teacher Other religious Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Episcopal Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Episcopal Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-8 74 students 8.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Other religious Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 7-12 206 students 9.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 92% to 4-year college
All 23 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Montessori | PreK | 11 | 3 |
| Fusion Academy Ty: Tysons | 6-12 | 43 | 3 |
| Ambleside School | K-8 | 134 | 3 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School | PreK-8 | 470 | 4 |
| Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School | 9-12 | 1,155 | 4 |
| St. James Catholic School | PreK-8 | 444 | 4 |
| Acton Academy Falls Church | PreK-7 | 20 | 4 |
| Holly Brook Montessori School | PreK-K | 13 | 4 |
| Rivendell School | K-8 | 147 | 4 |
| Holy Comforter Episcopal Preschool / Kindergarten | PreK-K | 85 | 4 |
| Falls Church Episcopal Day School | PreK-K | 14 | 4 |
| The Village School: An Acton Academy | K-8 | 74 | 5 |
| Children's House Montessori School | PreK-Transitional K | 2 | 5 |
| Fiore Montessori School | PreK | 66 | 5 |
| Trinity School at Meadow View | 7-12 | 206 | 5 |
| Vienna Adventist Academy | PreK-8 | 62 | 5 |
| Medina Montessori | PreK | 28 | 5 |
| Green Hedges School | PreK-8 | 132 | 5 |
| St. Agnes School | PreK-8 | 417 | 6 |
| St. Ann Catholic School | PreK-8 | 222 | 6 |
| Palm Tree School | K-12 | 108 | 6 |
| Vinci Schools | PreK-1 | 19 | 6 |
| Kids World | PreK-Transitional K | 12 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near McLean
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $15,290 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $15,700. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School | $15,290 | 2026-27 |
| St. Agnes School | $15,700 | 2026-27 |
| The Langley School | $43,980 to $50,990 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in McLean?
9 private schools give McLean as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 32: 9 in McLean and 23 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,416 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in McLean is The Langley School with 461 students. The largest within 6 miles is Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School with 1,155 students.
How much does private school cost near McLean?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $15,290 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $15,700. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which McLean private schools take EISTC?
The Virginia Department of Education shows participating schools only on an interactive map, with no downloadable list. We do not mark Virginia schools. Ask the school whether it takes EISTC scholarships.
Will EISTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.