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Best Schools in McLean, VA
McLean, VA has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 21,298 students. On average they score 91% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in McLean don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McLean, VA
The top high schools in McLean, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students
2. Mclean High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
3. Yorktown High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students
4. Marshall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
Best Middle Schools in McLean, VA
The top middle schools in McLean, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Cooper Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students
3. Longfellow Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
4. Kilmer Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLean, VA
The top elementary schools in McLean, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haycock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
2. Kent Gardens Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1023 Students
3. Colvin Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
4. Churchill Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 606 Students
5. Discovery Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
6. Chesterbrook Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
7. Spring Hill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 869 Students
8. Sherman Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 337 Students
9. Westgate Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
10. Brooksfield School
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Brooksfield School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McLean, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McLean, VA has a total population of 41,658 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McLean, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McLean, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McLean, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McLean, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McLean, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McLean, VA
How many schools are in McLean, VA?
McLean, VA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 21,298 students in total.
How do schools in McLean perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in McLean score 91% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in McLean don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McLean?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mclean
8 of 8 schools in Mclean carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 8
All 8 public schools we grade in Mclean. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Chesterbrook Elementary
- Churchill Road Elementary
- Kent Gardens Elementary
- Sherman Elementary
- Spring Hill Elementary
Private schools (9)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.