FOR GIRLS WHO
DARE TO lead
For almost 100 years, St. Margaret’s School has helped young women grades 8 through 12 (plus a Post Graduate Program) find their voice, their path, and their sense of self. The experiences you have here will prepare you for leadership roles and other life achievements.
We believe in you already. And we believe you’ll love it here! We’re looking forward to meeting you.
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>
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
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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>
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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>
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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>
Happening on Campus
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February 9, 2020 the Treble Choir and Ensemble will be performing at the Washington National Cathedral for the Choral Evensong at 4:00 PM. Our Head of Chapel will be reading one of the lessons and the girls will be singing four songs during the service. Watch a live stream of the choir here on February 9th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGYqeYEoUUE
