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SummerEdge is connected with McLean School, which uses a student-centered Abilities Model® and an abilities-driven approach. The program is part of a setting that includes a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum that is traditional without being rigid, challenging without being intimidating, and designed with the real world in mind.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
McLean School has been operating since 1954 and states that its mission is to make education accessible, stimulating, and meaningful to a broad range of bright K–12 learners. The school reports a 5:1 student to teacher ratio, 2 expert teachers in every Lower School class, and 17 members on its Learning Services Team. It notes that 100% of its dyslexia instruction uses Orton-Gillingham and Wilson based approaches, and that students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 have physical education 5 days a week. The school lists 13 competitive varsity sports teams, 22 bus stops throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia, one McLean Garden, and that 40% of families receive financial assistance. McLean School describes its community as inclusive and welcoming, with a commitment to diversity and equity.
One testimonial states that McLean starts from a place of “what are your strengths?” and compares the educators to “the Navy Seals of Educators.” Another testimonial from a student says that it was easy to make new friends, that people are nice, and that teachers do not get frustrated if the student is confused. A different student testimonial notes that everyone has both challenges and something they are amazing at, and that classmates may be advanced in different subjects such as math or reading. One testimonial says that teachers do not judge students, take time to work with them on a personal level, and that the student now knows what is needed to be successful in college. Another testimonial states that McLean’s method kept a student on track throughout the school year and that the student stayed positive and motivated toward a goal.
Last updated January 23, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
McLean School has been operating since 1954 and states that its mission is to make education accessible, stimulating, and meaningful to a broad range of bright K–12 learners. The school reports a 5:1 student to teacher ratio, 2 expert teachers in every Lower School class, and 17 members on its Learning Services Team. It notes that 100% of its dyslexia instruction uses Orton-Gillingham and Wilson based approaches, and that students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 have physical education 5 days a week. The school lists 13 competitive varsity sports teams, 22 bus stops throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia, one McLean Garden, and that 40% of families receive financial assistance. McLean School describes its community as inclusive and welcoming, with a commitment to diversity and equity.
One testimonial states that McLean starts from a place of “what are your strengths?” and compares the educators to “the Navy Seals of Educators.” Another testimonial from a student says that it was easy to make new friends, that people are nice, and that teachers do not get frustrated if the student is confused. A different student testimonial notes that everyone has both challenges and something they are amazing at, and that classmates may be advanced in different subjects such as math or reading. One testimonial says that teachers do not judge students, take time to work with them on a personal level, and that the student now knows what is needed to be successful in college. Another testimonial states that McLean’s method kept a student on track throughout the school year and that the student stayed positive and motivated toward a goal.
Last updated January 23, 2026.
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