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#23 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 6% of private schools

Mc Lean School of Maryland

School · Potomac, MD

A private school in Potomac, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

8224 LOCHINVER LN, Potomac, MD 20854

  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment477
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mc Lean School of Maryland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,105,300

Median rent

$3,180/mo

College educated

85.7%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White62.1%
Black18.4%
Hispanic8.6%
Two or More6.7%
Asian4.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivymount SchoolPrivate · tuition7.81–120.6 mi195Compare →
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–120.7 mi673Compare →
The Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition5.63–120.8 mi602Compare →
Muslim Community School/alim AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6PK–111.3 mi75Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mc Lean School of Maryland is listed in Potomac, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mc Lean School of Maryland

Mc Lean School of Maryland is a private school in Potomac, MD, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mc Lean School of Maryland

What grades does Mc Lean School of Maryland serve?

Mc Lean School of Maryland serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mc Lean School of Maryland?

Mc Lean School of Maryland has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Lean School of Maryland?

The student-teacher ratio at Mc Lean School of Maryland is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mc Lean School of Maryland rank in MD?

Mc Lean School of Maryland ranks #23 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Mc Lean School of Maryland's MySchoolScout rating?

Mc Lean School of Maryland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mc Lean School of Maryland a private school?

Yes, Mc Lean School of Maryland is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mc Lean School of Maryland a religious school?

No, Mc Lean School of Maryland is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
477
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20854)
49,694
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
47.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20854; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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