At a Glance
An overview of our program
Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, The Langley School offers an exceptional community and an inquiry-based academic curriculum paired with a unique social-emotional learning program for students in preschool through grade 8. Learn more about our mission and values.Since 1942, The Langley School has shaped confident, kind, self-aware learners who are prepared to thrive in the nation’s top high schools and beyond.
School Divisions
Primary School: Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten
Lower School: Grades 1-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8
Langley By the Numbers
73% of lead teachers hold advanced degrees
7:1 student/teacher ratio
84 faculty members
$2.1 million granted in tuition assistance to 17% of the student body
534 students enrolled
40% of students identify as a person of color
| 2024-2025 Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Preschool | $22,840 |
| Junior Kindergarten: | $30,210 |
| Kindergarten | $40,470 |
| Grades 1-5 | $43,990 |
| Grades 6-8 | $47,050 |
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Facilities
The Langley School is located on a beautiful 9.2-acre campus in McLean, Virginia. Our students learn, play, and grow in these state-of-the-art facilities:
- Crossroads building which opened in 2022 and houses classrooms for Primary School and grade 5, as well as the school library
- Middle School building intentionally designed for grades 6-8 including a rooftop “classroom in the sky”
- Discovery-focused science labs and technology and innovation lab
- Artificial turf athletic field
- Performing arts center featuring a multipurpose auditorium
- Visual arts building featuring fine arts studios and a fabrication lab
- Athletic center with two gyms
- Two playgrounds
- Tricycle track
- Wooded outdoor learning area
- Outdoor gardens that also serve as classrooms
Extended Day Programs
Langley offers several options to extend the school day. Preschool and junior kindergarten students may attend the Leopard Spot until 2:45 p.m., while Club E.D. is available from 3:00-6:00 p.m. daily for all students.
Learn more about our Extended Day Program
Accreditation
- Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Memberships
- Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW)
- Black Student Fund
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
- Emerging Scholars
- Independent School Data Exchange (INDEX)
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- National Business Officers Association (NBOA)
- Parents Council of Washington
- Secondary School Admission Test Board
- Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE)
Transportation
Round-trip or one-way bus service is available, including mid-day transportation for preschool and junior kindergarten students.
The school also provides an after-school activities bus.