Our LocationPotomac, MD

McLean School is located in Potomac, Maryland, a suburban community just 14 miles northwest of Washington, DC.

Our faculty and staff live in the greater Washington DC area – including Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and DC proper. A major highway infrastructure ensures we are accessible for those living outside of Maryland.

With tree-lined streets and lush lawns, the Potomac area itself is quiet and relaxing for its residents, especially those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Although primarily a residential area, shopping and dining options abound. Potomac is also close to many natural parks and preserves, including Great Falls Park along the Potomac River, Scotts Run Nature Preserve, and Cabin John Park.

Working at McLean School in Potomac, Maryland means you’ll have convenient access to Washington, DC, the nation’s capital and sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country. Washington, DC is a diverse city with vast cultural resources. An extensive public transportation system connects the city’s many neighborhoods. While many associate the city primarily with politics and government, DC also boasts incredible access to history, including the many landmarks on and around the National Mall, the Library of Congress, and the myriad of offerings of the Smithsonian Institutions, with its 19 museums, all free and open to the public. DC is similarly rich in the performing arts, home to the Kennedy Center, National Opera and Ballet, and the Folger Shakespeare Library and Theater.

Whether it’s going to a Washington Nationals baseball game, seeing the pandas at the National Zoo, or rock climbing on the cliffs along the Potomac River, you’ll find our expert educators enjoying all the local area has to offer. 

Our Two Campuses

Kindergarten-Grade 4

Falls Road Campus
11810 Falls Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854

Grades 5-12

Lochinver Lane Campus
8224 Lochinver Lane
Potomac, Maryland 20854