St. Margaret's School
Robust STEAM college preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to earn college credits, supported with small class settings, individualized attention, and a dynamic advisory and college counseling program
River Program incorporated into our athletics, academics, arts, and activities.
Competitive athletic teams playing along a 10-acre riverfront campus and 42-acre athletic complex
Living and learning under the tenets of the Episcopal tradition in welcoming all seeking an inclusive and holistic community
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Students: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $54,200
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $20,400
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The diversity at SMS is quite unique and out-stands the most. The school accepts each student or themselves and works with them according to their pace. The faculty at SMS is also quite supportive. They. . .
At St. Margaret’s School, girls have the opportunity to not just gain a better education, but also to be around people whom they will have with them through their lives. As a senior, I have. . .
For me, SMS is unique because it is truly a second home that anyone can be a part of. The sense of community also builds around the school motto, “As we grow in age. . .
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Top Rankings
St. Margaret's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1921
1907
Campus Size
52 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
100 students
300 students
% Students of Color
40%
25%
% Students Boarding
75%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1005 - 1225
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
9
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
64%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$54,200
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$20,400
$32,900
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$43,500
$44,100
% Students on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
58%
Director of Admissions
Christina O'Neill
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Basic Needs (Service Club), Book Club, Dance Team, Green Team, Honor Council, National Honor Society, Scottie Guides (Admissions), Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Tides Staff (art journal), Treble Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Adventure
Basic Needs (Service Club), Book Club, Dance Team, Green Team, Honor Council, National Honor Society, Scottie Guides (Admissions), Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Tides Staff (art journal), Treble Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Adventure
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- For 100 years, St. Margaret's girls have belonged to a diverse community of leaders, scholars, student-athletes, and artists. At St. Margaret's School, we prepare girls for success in college and beyond by fostering a global outlook, lifelong intellectual curiosity, and promoting strong learning skills.
- Located on the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River, we offer a robust STEAM college preparatory curriculum and River Program that is incorporated into our academics, athletics, arts, and activities.
- Guided by Episcopal tenets that promote faith, reason, and tradition, we help girls to develop their personal integrity and nurture their healthy curiosity.
- We offer day, five-day boarding, and seven-day boarding programs for girls in grades 812 and a postgraduate year.
- St. Margaret's School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS, NCGS, NAES
Profile last updated: 12/15/2021
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