Landon School

Landon School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 3-12
6101 Wilson Ln,  Bethesda, MD
4.3
3.9
700 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jim Neill
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$55,750

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
100
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
33
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
61.4%
Black
15.1%
Asian
9.9%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best All Boys Schools in Maryland
#7 Best Private HS in Maryland
#8 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 53 Students
University of Virginia 47 Students
University of Pennsylvania 45 Students
Georgetown University 45 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 36 Students
Duke University 36 Students
Boston College 32 Students
Washington and Lee University 32 Students
Wake Forest University 31 Students
New York University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Economics 50 Students
Finance 42 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Engineering 20 Students
History 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 48 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
5/28/2026
This school has no culture. I went here for a year and I am leaving next year. The academics are ok but there is just no brotherhood, no connection with your Landon brothers. It is genuinely sad.
1.0 Parent
5/25/2026
I don't like Landon because of how my son's time went. .
5.0 Parent
10/31/2024
Phenomenal experience in the lower school with a warm and welcoming community, rigorous academics, student support, and teacher-mentor-coach model.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 22 Reviews
2.0 other
4/6/2026
The school is beautiful and sports are solid. It is a progressive and left wing echo chamber. Conservative viewpoints are not welcome. The dean will discipline any child that does not go along with their liberal orthodoxy.
5.0 parent
2/7/2026
My son is in his second year at Landon middle school and we are glad he is there. It is at Landon with the boy-centric education where he finally met his stride and found good friends and the right amount of academic rigor. The frequent breaks, alternating schedules, and broad sports selection kept...
5.0 parent
3/3/2025
Landon is an incredible place. Our son has been there for 5 years now, and every year we see him grow as a person and as a young man in so many ways. Landon has encouraged him to be a well-rounded individual, engaging in sports, art, music and theater. It has recognized him for his citizenship with...
5.0 other
10/9/2024
You'll be surprised that this is a review from a Landon alum who graduated on 1981. What can a now 61 yr old man have to say about a school he attended so long as go? Landon has always been a place where the word THRIVE has a place. I attended Landon for only 3 yesrs, but during that time I was able...

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Landon School is a private school for students in grades 3-12 located at 6101 Wilson Ln in Bethesda, MD. Annual tuition is $55,750. The school has a total enrollment of 700 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Landon School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,891,617. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Greentree School, Holton-Arms School, Sidwell Friends Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bethesda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Landon School.

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