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A Private School for Boys

Grades 3-12 in Bethesda, Maryland

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Grades 3-12 in Bethesda, Maryland

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You Believe in Your Son.
We Do, Too.

Boys Thrive at Landon

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Because every aspect of our program is designed intentionally for them.

Location

Our 75-Acre Campus

Our sprawling campus provides room for boys to release energy throughout the day, rain or shine, through games of pickup football, Spikeball, and more.

Explore Our Campus

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Time to Thrive

Schedule with Breathing Room

A schedule with variability in the duration of class periods as well as after-school athletics channels boys’ energy and keeps them engaged throughout the day.

Discover a Day-in-the-Life at Landon

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Character Education

Emphasis on Ethics

We develop caring and thoughtful men who realize that their views and ideas matter, that their words can lift others, and that their actions, guided by respect, empathy, inclusivity, and civility, can effect positive change

Learn about Our Mission and Values

Teacher-Coach-Mentors

The Foundation of Our Approach

Landon’s Teacher-Coach-Mentor Model allows faculty members and boys to know each other in different areas, and these relationships flourish as a result.

About our Teacher-Coach-Mentor Model

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Challenge & Balance

Academics, Arts, Athletics

Landon offers the best combination of academics, arts, and athletics and instills a well-roundedness in boys that leads to happier and healthier lives.

Discover our Academic Approach

Connections for Life

One Landon

A strong network of successful alumni is more than willing and able to support young Bears on their career paths – in Washington, D.C., and across the country.

Connect with our Alumni Community

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Boys Become Men of

Character at Landon

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There has never been a more important time to prioritize boys' education.

I WANT TO LEARN ABOUT...

Building new skills with woodworking

A new studio art class introduces students to essential woodworking tools and techniques. Middle and Upper School boys learn the importance of precision as they use their creativity to build projects they can be proud of.

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Engaging minds and hands

Grade 4 boys took off on an exciting journey of global exploration. Students learned to assess the reliability of sources, honed their note-taking skills, and brought a creative eye to their first big research project of the year. Watch how the blend of hands-on map-making and classroom research kept the boys enthusiastic and focused.

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Student historians podcast the past

Grade 8 historians dive deep into post-Civil War America, sharing their research and insights in a creative and engaging format. Watch to discover how podcasting is transforming the way they demonstrate their knowledge. 

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Studying scary stories in "Monsters Ink"

Students embark on a literary journey through the eerie and thought-provoking worlds of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", "Frankenstein”, and “Dracula”. In this senior elective, titled “Monsters Ink,” boys examine what defines a monster through lively discussions and critical analysis.

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Students help athletes shine through Special Olympics

A decades long partnership with Special Olympics highlights Landon's dedication to community joy and well-being. Find out how students help foster a culture of empathy, respect, and service through meaningful volunteer opportunities. 

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Ctrl + Alt + Create

A new Middle School computer science class introduces students to the fundamentals of computing and coding. Find out what tools they’re picking up to prepare for classes in the Upper School and beyond.

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Creative calculations

Math meets creativity for Grade 4 students showcasing their understanding of new concepts of fractions. From creating games to producing videos, watch how they bring their passions to life while mastering a whole new skill.

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Egg-cellent engineering

Grade 5 students put their egg crash‑cars to the test! They competed to design the lightest car that could protect an egg speeding down a ramp in their classroom.

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Joint Spanish class sparks interschool connection

Spanish IV Honors students from Landon and Holy Child stepped beyond the classroom walls to connect, collaborate, and create. Their skills were tested as they tackled complex texts and saw their words come to life through AI.

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Bonjour! Hola! Salam!

In honor of World Language Day, our Upper School students shared greeting in some of the many languages spoken in our community. 

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You believe in your son.
We do, too.