St. Margaret's School
- St. Margaret's is a boarding and day school where girls in grades 8-12 and in their postgraduate year know they belong, are challenged to believe in themselves, and prepared to become their best.
- We inspire girls to reach their full potential and make a better world.
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- University of Rochester 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. . .
- Case Western Reserve University 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. . .
- University of Virginia St. Margaret's offers a unique boarding school experience in part thanks to its location right on the Rappahannock River. The school encourages girls to take advantage of the river, both as an educational and extracurricular. . .
- Auburn University St. Margaret's has such a strong staff. The teachers honestly care about their students and their success in school. Being a teacher at a boarding school is hard because of the extra commitments. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | St. Margaret's | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1921 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 51 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 120 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 20% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 80% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (We have a school uniform with 32 pieces.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,900 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,400 | $28,560 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $39,900 | $38,200 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 20630 | $22,700 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Cameron Sgroi Tuebner Catherine Murphy | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jackie Montero | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 14 |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | National Club or Organization: Basic, Book Club, Community, Drama Club, Peer, Quill, Scottie, Spanish Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Ensemble, Photography, Soulful | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- On the banks of the Rappahannock River, St. Margaret's historic campus is home to our welcoming, inclusive community of nearly 120 girls from across the United States and around the world. We offer full boarding, 5-day boarding, and day programs for girls in grades 8-12, and a postgraduate year. We value and respect the unique qualities of each individual and place girls according to the readiness and interests, including girls with high-functioning autism.
- Founded in the Episcopal tradition nearly 100 years ago, St. Margaret`s raises and educates girls to develop their strengths in every aspect of life-academically, physically, spiritually and emotionally. With a diverse community, solid college-preparatory program, and a wide range of interscholastic sports, clubs, and after school activities, life at St. Margaret's is fun, full of learning opportunities, and the relationships formed here last a lifetime.
- Student leaders help run the school, upholding and enforcing our Honor Code, leading Chapel services, and helping ensure life on campus is supportive, inspiring, and enriching for all. The world is a better place because of generations of St. Margaret's women who found their voice here and impacted their communities in positive ways.
- Discover what a girl becomes at St. Margaret's School by contacting our Office of Admission. We welcome your questions about our programs, affordability, and how a girl can benefit from the St. Margaret's experience.
- LD types supported: High-functioning ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, math and language-based learning differences
- School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS, NCGS
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