Life in McLean, VA
McLean sits in Fairfax County, ten miles from Washington, DC. The land was part of the Northern Neck Proprietary held by the 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron nearly four centuries ago, and Salona, the estate that still stands here, sheltered President James Madison during the War of 1812 before serving as a Union headquarters in the Civil War. One of the oldest suburbs in the Washington area, it is still being built on, and its housing runs from new luxury construction to much older buildings. The McLean Metro station puts the capital within a short ride, which is what draws professionals who commute into the city. Its public schools are among the highest ranked in the state.
Dining, Entertainment, Shopping
Explore amazing things to do in McLean
| Name | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Listrani's6808 Old Dominion Drive | Italian | 0.05 mi |
| Pikoteo6811 Elm Street | Peruvian | 0.06 mi |
| El Tio Tex Mex Grill1433 Center Street | Mexican | 0.07 mi |
| Miyagi Restaurant6719 Curran Street | Japanese | 0.07 mi |
| Figuroes Salon1439 Center Street | Beauty | 0.08 mi |
| McLean Oldest Barber Shop | Hairdresser | 0.10 mi |
| Hair Cuttery6707 Old Dominion Drive | Hairdresser | 0.10 mi |
Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Community maintained, so coverage varies and it is not a complete listing. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the guide’s reference point.
Notable Neighborhoods in McLean
Schools in McLean, VA
These schools are located in McLean. Attendance is assigned by address rather than by neighborhood, so confirm the assignment for a specific property with Fairfax County Public Schools before you rely on it.
| Name | Grades | Students | Per teacher | SOL pass rate | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary8201 Lewinsville Rd, McLean, VA 22102 | PK-6 | 980 | 17.2 | Eng93%Math95%Sci97% | Fully Accredited |
| Kent Gardens Elementary1717 Melbourne Dr, McLean, VA 22101 | PK-6 | 918 | 17.3 | Eng93%Math94%Sci94% | Fully Accredited |
| Churchill Road Elementary7100 Churchill Rd, McLean, VA 22101 | PK-6 | 635 | 15.5 | Eng95%Math97%Sci94% | Fully Accredited |
| Chesterbrook Elementary1753 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA 22101 | PK-6 | 557 | 14.7 | Eng91%Math94%Sci88% | Fully Accredited |
| Franklin Sherman Elementary6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22101 | PK-6 | 290 | 11.2 | Eng85%Math91%Sci98% | Fully Accredited |
Demographics and Employment Data for McLean, VA
Population by age group
Education level
- Less than high school912 (2.7%)
- High school graduate1,512 (4.5%)
- Some college or associate2,621 (7.7%)
- Bachelor's degree9,804 (28.9%)
- Graduate or professional19,038 (56.2%)
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