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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

$2.3 million granted in financial aid to 18% of the student body

73% of lead teachers hold advanced degrees

43% of students identify as a person of color 

80 faculty members

520 students enrolled

testimonials

"You have created an incredible environment and we left our tour feeling absolutely joyful about the prospect of our child growing and learning within your walls!"

-Prospective Parent

“Our children love to go to school every day. The teachers and administrative staff are great and care about our children academically, socially, and emotionally."

-Carolina A.
Current Parent

“We switched our kids over from public school a few years ago and couldn't be happier with The Langley School. ”

-Courtney P.
Current Parent

“Langley truly is a community working towards creating thoughtful learners and thoughtful citizens. This school is committed to nurturing not only the brain, but also the heart and spirit of each student.”

-Jenny L.
Current Parent

“Fantastic school! Excellent teachers, nurturing environment, engaged community. Our son is thriving here!"

-Kelly S.
Current Parent

“Such a great school. Supportive, creative, individual attention, sweet atmosphere, amazing teachers."

-Sarah M.
Current Parent

“Our family has appreciated the one-on-one conversations with teachers and staff helping us identify the optimal schools for our children for their Life After Langley."

- Andrea R.
Parent of Alumni

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News and Events

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Primary Schoolers perform on stage

Langley's Primary Schoolers presented a wonderful concert which represented the culmination of their learning this year. Titled “Learning and Growing with Kindness,” the performance highlighted the Primary School’s year-long theme of kindness, as well as many of their units of study.

Student blows bubbles

As part of their exploration of bubbles, third-graders used Tinkercad to design their own unique bubble blowers that were printed on our new 3-D printer. Students then tested their blowers and evaluated how they compared to wands made of pipe cleaners.

Student makes car out of vegetables

Using their knowledge of physics principles, students designed and built cars consisting entirely of fruits, vegetables, and bamboo skewers. They then tested the distance their cars could travel by rolling them down a ramp.

Student plants flowers

In honor of Earth Day and their efforts to support native plants and pollinators, second-graders practiced their gardening skills while beautifying Langley's campus during their annual Spring Planting Day. 

Students share food at multicultural assembly

Student presenters representing seven different countries and cultures – including India, South Korea, China, Colombia, Peru, Ethiopia, and the Native American culture – shared their heritage, traditions, and foods with their Middle School peers. 

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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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