St. Margaret's School

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5.00 (4 reviews)

Tel: 804-443-3357

444 Water Lane PO Box 158
Tappahannock, VA 22560

St. Margaret's is a small, all girls' school, boarding and day, grades 8-12, along the banks of the Rappahannock River.
Founded in the Episcopal tradition, we are committed to helping young women thrive in every aspect of their lives - academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Our campus is home to young women from across the country and around the world.
We know that strong women make strong choices and our program is designed to support their development.
Our rigorous college prepartory curriculum encourages students to push themselves.
Our leadership program gives our students the opportunity to inspire greatness in themselves and others.
Our history as a church school and honor code equip our students with the moral and social foundation to approach today's world with a sense of grace, honor and purpose.
We meet girls where they are, embrace them as individuals and push them to challenge themselves and change the world. .

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St. Margaret's School Alumni #1
Class of 2011
3/19/2012
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. . .
St. Margaret's School Alumni #2
Class of 2010
3/19/2012
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. . .
St. Margaret's School Alumni #3
Class of 2005
9/2/2011
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. . .
St. Margaret's School Alumni #4
Class of 2004
10/19/2004
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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Definition of Terms 2016 School Data	St. Margaret's	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	8-12	9-12
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	105 acres

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	16
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	64%	70%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Endowment Size	$5 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$47,900	$52,450
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$18,400	$28,400
Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding)	$39,900	$38,000
% Students on Financial Aid	50%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$20,630	$21,582
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	72%	56%
Director of Admissions	Cameron Tuebner
Associate Director of Admissions	Jackie Montero

List of Courses Offered

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	9	14
Sports	Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

Total Extracurricular Organizations	13	23
Extracurriculars	Art Club, Basic, Book Club, Community, Drama Club, Ensemble, National, Peer, Photography, Quill, Scottie, Soulful, Spanish

Founded in 1921 as one of the Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV), and a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), St. Margaret's offers a boarding and day college preparatory program for girls in grades 8-12. During the regular school year, a diverse student body of 125, representing approximately 13 countries and 18 US States and the District of Columbia, maintains a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, a unique advisor/advisee relationship, and a 99 percent college attendance rate.
LD types supported: ADHD, Dyslexia, math and language-based learning differences
School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS, NCGS