Mission and Vision

The first wave of students celebrate their arrival!

Every year the students of St. Margaret's embrace the challenge, swimming one mile across the majestic Rappahannock River. With each stroke cutting through the noble waters, they show grit and determination. Cheered on by the community from the shore and bridge, these fearless swimmers conquer the river with grace.

Our Mission: St. Margaret's School provides a learning environment where girls know they belong, are challenged and supported to believe in themselves, and prepared to become their best. We inspire girls to reach their full potential and make a better world.

Our Vision: The world is a better place because of generations of St. Margaret's women who found their voice and made a difference in their communities. In a Christian environment, founded on the Episcopal tradition, girls develop honor and character, an appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual, and a desire to give to the world. Girls are challenged to be their best in all areas of their lives. By learning to meet these challenges, they develop confidence, resilience, and strength of character. In addition to learning academic and life skills, they become independent, creative, and morally courageous women who are effective communicators. St. Margaret's girls know who they are, what they can do, and how to do it.

About us . . .

Religious Affiliation: Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Enrollment:
Girls, grades 8-12 and postgraduate
70% Boarding / 30% Day


Accreditation: St. Margaret's is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

  • Day $22,260

  • Five-Day Boarding $50,000

  • Seven-Day Boarding $62,000

  • Seven-Day International Boarding $64,000

St. Margaret’s alumna, 1938

5 Reasons You Belong at
St. Margaret's School:

College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative S.T.R.E.A.M. curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you navigate the different colleges and degree fields to prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.

S.T.R.E.A.M. Program: St. Margaret's offers a waterfront campus along the Rappahannock River.  Our Science, Technology, River, Engineering, Art, and Math are weaved through all aspects of school life. So jump into a sailboat, take care of an oyster garden, conduct science labs from our beach, and explore our riverfront community.

Episcopal Community: Grounded in Episcopal tenets, St. Margaret's School is for girls who want to be part of a welcoming and inclusive community where they can be authentic. Our girls live by the "Gospel of Doing" and these words from our school prayer: As we grow in age, may we grow in grace. 

Athletics: We encourage our students to challenge themselves and join the team. With many athletic opportunities to choose from - including crew, volleyball, and tennis - you'll be sure to find the team that's right for you.

Visual and Performing Arts: Perform with the choir, direct a school play, set up an easel to paint on our River Lawn, or be inspired in our ceramics studio. St. Margaret's robust arts program offers you a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities that will encourage you to explore your creativity and express yourself.

Membership:
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Enrollment Management Association
Mid-Atlantic Episcopal School Association
National Alliance of Independent Schools 
National Association of Episcopal Schools
National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Small Boarding Schools Association
The Association of Boarding Schools
Virginia Association of Independent Schools