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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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Students do an erosion experiment

As they study erosion in STEAM class, second-graders are looking at ways that erosion impacts people in different environments. They conducted an experiment with models of erosion prevention to see what held the soil in place the best.

Students perform on stage

During their study of author Gabi Garcia – whose books center on emotions – first-graders charted story elements and made connections between her books and the Mood Meter. They shared what they learned during a performance which featured a reader’s theater of three books along with songs.

Students with the art at the Phillips

Langley artists in grades kindergarten, 4, and 8 worked with visiting educators from The Phillips Collection to create nature prints inspired by artist Alphonse Mucha. Their unique prints were combined to create a circular large-scale work of art that is currently on display at The Phillips Collection.

Student presents American Revolution project

During their study of the American Revolution, seventh-graders conducted inquiry-based research on everything from spies and disease to the founding fathers and the role of black soldiers. In addition to presenting their findings, students recreated a class game like Monopoly into a new version that represented their topic.

Drawing of a tiger

During their realistic drawing unit, sixth-graders created oil pastel drawings depicting various endangered species and included statistics and facts about the animals. In addition to enhancing their artistic skills, this project also enabled students to raise awareness through art.

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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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