Public schools in McLean, VA
8 open public schools with an address in McLean, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,986
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of McLean public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in McLean, VA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,986 students, an average of 1,123 per school. The largest campus is McLean High (2,428 students), and the largest elementary school is Spring Hill Elementary (980).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfax County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 7% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving McLean
Elementary schools in McLean
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterbrook Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 557 | 14.5:1 | |
| Churchill Road Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 635 | 15.3:1 | |
| Kent Gardens Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 918 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sherman Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 290 | 11.1:1 | |
| Spring Hill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 980 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in McLean
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 997 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in McLean
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,181 | 17.8:1 | |
| McLean High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,428 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.9%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian29.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 McLean schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,986 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in McLean
How many public schools are in McLean, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in McLean: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,986 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve McLean?
All listed public schools with an address in McLean belong to Fairfax County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in McLean?
McLean High reported the largest high-school enrollment in McLean, with 2,428 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in McLean?
No school with an address in McLean is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in McLean schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across McLean public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in McLean guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities