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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Mc Lean at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
179,858 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 224 schools
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Reviews From Schools in McLean
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Parent / Guardian
September 22, 2025
Ambleside has been so life giving to our entire family! We think it's the best school and we have experienced both public and another private school. We have 3 kids there and they are all flourishing.... More
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Ambleside School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 16, 2025
Literally the worst period of my life as high schooler. Tons of homeworks and academic pressure and zero emotional supports. The worst part was the school administratives doing nothing for assistance.
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BASIS Independent McLean
Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
Ambleside is a Christ-centered school where the teachers coupled with the Charlotte Mason curriculum draws students to worthy ideas, the joy of learning, and the satisfaction of work well done. We... More
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Ambleside School