Kent Gardens Elementary School

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Kent Gardens Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1717 Melbourne Dr,  McLean, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.7
3.3
1,024 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
508:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
53.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.5%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 2 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/19/2023
Some workers (although rare) can be very disrespectful and unprofessional when it comes to dealing with certain situations.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2026
I have a second grader at this school and we have had a wonderful experience at Kent Gardens. The principal is about as engaged as can be and many of the teachers are long-time veterans who are so skilled at what they do, but also still have the passion after so many years of teaching. We have been...
5.0 parent
12/9/2025
Kent Gardens is an excellent school with caring teachers and a welcoming environment. Highly recommended!
1.0 parent
7/31/2024
Kent Gardens has allowed a toxic environment where bullying and hate clubs are rampant, creating a hostile and unsafe space for students. The administration fails to address these issues effectively, neglecting the emotional intelligence and social development of students. This lack of action and su...
5.0 parent
9/2/2023
We have been very happy with the Kent Gardens School. We have had many very good teachers. Good communication. Nice after school programs and a great principle

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Kent Gardens Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in McLean, VA, in the McLean neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,024 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% are proficient in reading. Kent Gardens Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,995,572. Discover additional schools in the area, like McLean High School, Meridian High School, Bishop Denis J O'connell High School, and more. Learn more about what McLean has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kent Gardens Elementary School.

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