The mission of BASIS Independent Schools is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Yearly Tuition: $36,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
BASIS Independent McLean ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2016
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
629 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
Average SAT score
1474
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,800
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Admissions Director
Sharon Brown
Admissions Associate
Sophie Marcus
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
34 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Community Service Club, Computer Science, Cooking Club, Craft Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Engineering, FIRST Robotics, Foreign Language Clubs, Foreign Language Honor Societies, French National Honor Society, International Student Club, International Thespian Society, Investment Club, Journalism, Korean Culture Club, Math Club, Math/Science Club, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Physics Olympics, Pokemon Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish National Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Orchestra, theater
Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Community Service Club, Computer Science, Cooking Club, Craft Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Engineering, FIRST Robotics, Foreign Language Clubs, Foreign Language Honor Societies, French National Honor Society, International Student Club, International Thespian Society, Investment Club, Journalism, Korean Culture Club, Math Club, Math/Science Club, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Physics Olympics, Pokemon Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish National Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Orchestra, theater
School Notes
- BASIS Independent McLean is a leading private school in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia for students age 2-grade 12.
- Home to the renowned BASIS Curriculum, designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels.
- Our world-class educators are subject experts who raise students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to a global standard.
- We offer over 50 exciting extracurricular options.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BASIS Independent McLean cost?
BASIS Independent McLean's tuition is approximately $36,800 for private students.
Does BASIS Independent McLean offer a summer program?
Yes, BASIS Independent McLean offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does BASIS Independent McLean offer?
BASIS Independent McLean offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. BASIS Independent McLean is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is BASIS Independent McLean's ranking?
BASIS Independent McLean ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for BASIS Independent McLean?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent McLean is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
We have three children (primary, middle, and high school) at Basis Independent McLean and have been very pleased with the curriculum and teachers so far. Our kids are all engaged in and challenged by their classes, despite having different academic styles. (This is a huge difference from the last school they attended.) They really like their fellow classmates as well. The school emphasizes student responsibility (kids are responsible for their homework, not the parents); and our kids have bought into this.
5 12/8/2017
Basis Independent McLean provides my 5th-grade son with an outstanding, truly world-class education. In his second year at Basis, he continues to meet challenges that push him to work harder, study smarter and identify opportunities which require him to find individual support from his teachers. Basis Independent McLean is not an "old school" school. There are no great lawns to maintain. The tuition fees are far more affordable than the "old school" private schools. Our money is funneled into my son's education, not great lawns and first class tennis facilities that require large maintenance crews. Basis Independent McLean, as with all Basis schools, demands diligent and enduring academic effort, along with artistic expression in the music and visual arts programs. Basis Independent McLean recognizes and rewards academic achievement. Every student is not a "winner." We are a community that values and recognizes hard work that results in academic excellence. While Basis does not identify its program as STEM, my son finds challenges in mathematics, science, and technology every week. And yes, there are soccer teams and math clubs, along with fencing and computer programming clubs, among many other opportunities offered to enrich and challenge students after classes end every day.
5 12/8/2017
Last year, my child started as a 5th grader at Basis Independent McLean and so for this year, she still loves the school. The academic program is rigorous, wide and deep, but the school also makes an effort for students to understand why all the subjects are relevant and important to them. All the teachers and staff are highly motivated to make this a great school, and they are very responsive to ideas and requests of students and parents. The two key skills she learned from BIM are; effective and productive way to study, and time management. Both are important in rigorous learning environment.
5 11/24/2017
We are in the second year with this school and we could not be happier. The school is a vibrant and exciting place for my students to attend each day. The teachers are passionate about what they teach and their infectious attitude spreads to the students. Things my kids were never interested in before now have new life. To me this is the definition of a "whole child," one who knows about a lot of different fields, and has life skills to go out into the world.
5 11/25/2016
We have had a fabulous experience with BASIS Independent McLean. Our son couldn't be happier socially and is blossoming in an accelerated and supportive learning environment. The teachers are highly motivated, care deeply about his success and share an enthusiasm for learning that is infectious. The administration is the most professional team I've ever seen within an academic institution and has been extraordinarily responsive to our requests. We couldn't be more satisfied with our choice and look forward to watching our son develop in this unique program.
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