Landon School
Tel:
(301)320-3200
- Landon School is a private, non-religious, and college preparatory all-boys school for students in grades 3-12.
- We are located on 75 acres in Bethesda, MD, outside of Washington, D.C.
- We have six bus routes that serve MD, DC, and VA.
- Our class size average is 13 students. 40 percent of our students are students of color.
- 70 percent of our full-time faculty have advanced degrees.
- 78 percent of the class of 2019 who filed early action or early decision applications were admitted.
- 28 percent of our students receive financial aid. We offer 22 arts and 22 athletics options.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 3-12
- Students: 655 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
School News
- Lower School Admissions Testing - 12/14/2019 - The application must be submitted no later than Friday, January 10, 2020. All supporting documents are due to Landon no later than Friday, January 24, 2020. To check the status ...moreof an applicant`s supporting documents, please log onto your Landon admissions online account. After the Admissions Office receives supporting documents, applicant`s accounts will be updated within 48 hours. Parents are encouraged to periodically review the status of their accounts to be sure all necessary documents are completed and received on time. If you have additional questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 301-320-1067 or admissions@landon.net. hide
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Landon School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1929 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 655 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 30% |
Academics and Faculty
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles, Economics (Micro & Macro), Environmental Science, Music Theory, Physics 1 and C, Psychology, Statistics, Studio Arts, U.S. History |
| Average SAT score | 1340 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Jacket and Tie) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades 3-5 $41, 290 Grades 6-12 $44,960 |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $23,458 |
| Admissions Director | Sarah Powers |
| Admissions Associate | Kareena Mims |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 22 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 26 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Ally Council, Bad Movie Club, Community Service Club, Debate Team, Honor Council, Investments Club, Model UN, Sports Analytics Club, Stem Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics, Choral Groups, Drawing, Instrumental Music, Jazz Ensemble, Mixed Media Art, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Arts, Theater Arts, Vocal Ensemble Recreational Athletic Programs: Fencing, Rugby, street hockey, Ultimate Frisbee |
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