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Welcome to Langley

A Coed Preschool to Grade 8 Day School in McLean, VA

The Langley School fosters purposeful inquiry-based and social-emotional learning for children in preschool through grade 8 in a joyful, connected community. We empower all students as curious, confident, and resilient leaders, thinkers, and creators. Since our founding in 1942, our impact has been evident in the unique accomplishments and meaningful contributions of our students, graduates, and educators.

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Primary School

Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten 

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Lower School

Grades 1-5

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Middle School

Grades 6-8

Langley at a glance

Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, we offer an exceptional community and an inquiry-based academic curriculum paired with a unique social-emotional learning program for students in preschool through grade 8.

7:1 student/teacher ratio

$2.6 million granted in financial aid to 19% of the student body

66% of the faculty hold advanced degrees

46% of students identify as a person of color 

81 faculty members

536 students enrolled

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“Each student is celebrated for their differences, and teachers make sure they feel seen in the classroom. Students gain incredible confidence at Langley.”

-Current Parent

“Langley made me a more confident, outgoing person in almost every aspect of life. I have grown as an avid collaborator on the field, in the classroom, on stage, and in countless other settings.”

-Hadley ’26, Alumna

“Langley offers an extraordinary community rooted in shared values, where kindness, empathy, and character are thoughtfully cultivated alongside a strong commitment to academic excellence.”

-Current Parent

“In addition to preparing me academically for high school, Langley also supported and reinforced my passions. The teachers knew me well, recognized what my interests were, and encouraged me to pursue them with confidence.”

-Will ’17, Alumnus

“We chose Langley because of its focus on the preschool to eighth grade age range, its respect for childhood, and its commitment to creating a joyful learning environment and community.”

-Current Parent

“Curiosity and a love of learning have always been at the forefront of a Langley education. My teachers always encouraged me to ask questions and approach novel topics with an open mind.”

-Kayla ’09, Alumna

“What separates Langley from other schools is that they have built a community that has shared values of placing the whole child first, being inclusive, and doing what is best for the students."

-Current Parent

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News and Events

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Sixth-Graders Test Water Quality 

During their two-day fall trip, students worked with Calleva staff on team-building activities on a ropes course and also assessed the water quality of the Potomac River watershed as a complement to their hydrology unit in science.

Students Explore Hispanic Music and Culture

Whether studying composers with Hispanic roots, learning to play Peruvian Cajon drums, or joining in a traditional Mexican dance, students developed a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Middle School Trips Foster Learning & Bonding

Students in grades 7 and 8 kicked off the year with grade-level trips. Eighth-graders traveled to Baltimore for several days of service learning focused on food insecurity, while seventh-graders took part in a ropes course.

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

Our theme for the year is “Joyfully Connected,” and we look forward to elevating these words from our mission statement into a daily call to action.

Congratulations Class of 2026!

We said farewell to Langley’s Class of 2026 on June 5 after a memorable graduation ceremony in the Solomon Athletic Center which featured heartfelt remarks from each graduate. We are so proud of all that our graduates have accomplished during their Langley years.

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Our Campus

Nestled in a wooded oasis, The Langley School’s 9.2-acre campus is just minutes away from Tysons Corner and easily accessible to the surrounding cities of McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Great Falls, Vienna, Reston, and Washington, DC.

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