St. Margaret's | Girls Boarding School Near Fredericksburg

You Matter to SMS

We believe in the power of girls like you. We help you learn, grow, and succeed in college and life.Talk to us about what matters to you>

Become a Scottie

St. Margaret's is an Episcopal girls' boarding and day school for grades 8-12 and postgraduate. Find out more>

We have open enrollment and are still accepting applications for 2019-2020 school year. Become a Scottie>

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How Girls Succeed

Head of School, Catherine M. Sgroi P'00 shares how a girl becomes confident, connected and capable of succeeding at St. Margaret's.

Discover What a Girl Becomes

Join Our Global Community

St. Margaret's is a welcoming, inclusive community with girls from across the U.S. and around the world. With one of the most established international programs among American boarding schools, you can sharpen your academic and language skills, create in a world-class visual arts program, compete on our athletic teams, and have fun. You are welcome here>

Life On The River is Fun

Learning comes naturally and is lots of fun on our riverfront campus where science in everyday life is a key part of our renowned River Program. Join the fun>

THRIVE Postgraduate Year

Girls THRIVE after high school in our postgraduate program. Design a year of learning, exploring, and preparing for a successful future. Learn how to THRIVE>