Founded in 1979, St. Margaret's Episcopal School is the premier, independent, college-preparatory day school in Orange County serving 1,234 students in early childhood through grade 12.
St. Margaret's is situated on a picturesque 25-acre campus in historic San Juan Capistrano, California, with dedicated campuses for each school division, modern classrooms and facilities, including a performing arts center, science and technology labs, library, athletics fields and gymnasiums.
With 2,600 alumni who have matriculated to colleges and universities across the country, St. Margaret's has been a vital member of the San Juan Capistrano community and educational landscape of Southern California for over 40 years.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,990
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement Art History, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture, Advanced Placement Computer Science, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Advanced Placement European History, Advanced Placement French Language, Advanced Placement Human Geography, Advanced Placement Japanese Language, Advanced Placement Latin Vergil, Advanced Placement Music Theory, Advanced Placement Physics B, Advanced Placement Physics C, Advanced Placement Spanish Language, Advanced Placement Statistics, Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing, Advanced Placement Studio Art: Three-Dimensional Design, Advanced Placement Studio Art: Two Dimensional Design, Advanced Placement U.S. Government, Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Theatre, Advanced Theatre II, Algebra II Honors, Chemistry Honors, English II Honors, English III Honors, French III Honors, Geometry Honors, Latin III Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, Spanish III Honors, Spanish IV Honors
Average SAT score
1284
Average ACT score
30
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Specific dress code for each school division. Upper School students wear kahki pant/shorts with school-color shirt, except on formal days, jacket is required.
Specific dress code for each school division. Upper School students wear kahki pant/shorts with school-color shirt, except on formal days, jacket is required.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,990
Tuition Notes
Upper School: $38,990
Middle School: $35,205
Lower School (K – 5th Grade): $31,420
Early School 5 day (P3 and P4) $27,634
Early School 3 day (P3 only) $18,793
% on Financial Aid
16%
Admissions Director
Phoebe Larson
Admissions Associate
Karen Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Admission Ambassadors, Associated Student Body, Character Counts, Green Team and 55+ student-driven clubs., Honor Committee, Peer Counseling, Student Cabinet, Tartan Inclusivity and Diversity Education
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra, Theater Technical Arts, Theater-Music and Dance Productions
Admission Ambassadors, Associated Student Body, Character Counts, Green Team and 55+ student-driven clubs., Honor Committee, Peer Counseling, Student Cabinet, Tartan Inclusivity and Diversity Education
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra, Theater Technical Arts, Theater-Music and Dance Productions
School Notes
- St. Margaret's Episcopal School mission is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.St. Margaret's seeks students of exemplary character who demonstrate the ability to succeed in an academically demanding program, show potential for engagement in leadership and service opportunities, and whose parents' educational and developmental goals align with those of the school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Margaret's Episcopal School cost?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $38,990 for private students.
What sports does St. Margaret's Episcopal School offer?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Margaret's Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is St. Margaret's Episcopal School's ranking?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret's Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret's Episcopal School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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