Accreditation: St. Margaret's is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Founded in 1921, SMS is one of six Church Schools in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.



Membership: St.Margaret's is a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, National Coalition of Girls' Schools and many other professional associations.





Teaching Faculty: 32, 47 baccalaureate and 25 advanced degrees, 30 faculty and administrators live on campus, 29 women faculty, 6 men faculty. The combined teaching experience of the SMS faculty totals more than 250 years



If you're ready to raise your expectations, put in some work, and reach your potential, St. Margaret's may be the school for you.We seek the college-bound student who is likely to shine in a small setting with more personal attention and greater academic challenge. A positive attitude, open mind, and willingness to live with both the letter and the spirit of our Honor Code are important.