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
80 faculty members
$2.3 million granted in financial aid to 18% of the student body
520 students enrolled
43% 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 refurbished in 2024
- Performing arts center featuring a multipurpose auditorium
- Visual arts building featuring fine arts studios
- Athletic center with two gyms
- Two playgrounds for Primary and Lower School students
- Wooded outdoor learning area and gazebo
- Outdoor campus green, offering a central gathering spot and an amphitheater in the center of campus
Extended Day Programs
Langley offers several options to extend the school day. Preschool and junior kindergarten students may attend the Leopard Spot until 2:50 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.