Overview

Kent Gardens Elementary School is a magnet school in McLean, VA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 169 elementary schools in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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School Rating

Kent Gardens Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
8/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1717 Melbourne Drive
McLean, VA 22101
School leader: Ms Holly McGuigan
(703) 394-5600
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