St. Margaret's defies many stereotypes associated with girls' boarding schools. Its ethos is rooted in humility, steering clear of arrogance or self-absorption. Our elitism is in our grace, and how we treat one another with dignity and integrity. Here, every girl is encouraged to embrace her individuality on the path to personal growth. Because of our small size, the school doesn't foster cliques or exclusive affinity groups. Instead, it cultivates a sisterhood among its students, who share their journeys—the highs and lows, victories and setbacks, fears and triumphs. We often praise the sisterhood as a bastion of social development, where the community is devoid of the negative influences that plague much of the contemporary world. At St. Margaret's, our society is one of positivity and hope, free from the divisive dynamics that too often overshadow our collective progress.

This creates a small-town atmosphere at St. Margaret's. Students have the freedom to stroll to nearby coffee shops and an ice cream parlor. On Friday nights, we offer "Happy Tappy Tours" shuttles, enabling students to conveniently shop at places like Food Lion, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and more—all within a 5-minute drive from the central campus or a 20-minute walk. Unlike many boarding schools situated in remote rural areas, St. Margaret's location in Tappahannock, VA allows students to explore and move around the town without being confined to campus, waiting for the weekly 20-minute trip.