St. Margaret's Episcopal School is a PreK-12 college-prep school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, offering IEP support and therapeutic services.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is an independent, college-preparatory day school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, serving PreK through grade 12. Accredited by WASC and CAIS, this nonsectarian-friendly institution emphasizes learning, leadership, and service with an average class size of 15 for personalized attention.
To support diverse needs, the school provides Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental and therapeutic services. The 25-acre campus features modern classrooms, science and technology labs, and a performing arts center designed to accommodate various learning styles and physical needs.
The curriculum includes various Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. Extracurricular opportunities range from equestrian and surf teams to the Tartan Inclusivity and Diversity Education program. Admissions are managed by Phoebe Larson and Beth Carey, with application deadlines in December, February, or on a rolling basis.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1234
Class Size15:1 ratio
Est.1979
DeadlineDec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Total Students | 1234 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 137 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Phoebe Larson |
| Admissions Associate | Beth Carey |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 61 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement Art HistoryAdvanced Placement BiologyAdvanced Placement Calculus ABAdvanced Placement Calculus BCAdvanced Placement ChemistryAdvanced Placement Chinese Language and CultureAdvanced Placement Computer ScienceAdvanced Placement English Literature and CompositionAdvanced Placement Environmental ScienceAdvanced Placement European HistoryAdvanced Placement French LanguageAdvanced Placement Human GeographyAdvanced Placement Japanese LanguageAdvanced Placement Latin VergilAdvanced Placement Music TheoryAdvanced Placement Physics BAdvanced Placement Physics CAdvanced Placement Spanish LanguageAdvanced Placement StatisticsAdvanced Placement Studio Art: DrawingAdvanced Placement Studio Art: Three-Dimensional DesignAdvanced Placement Studio Art: Two Dimensional DesignAdvanced Placement U.S. GovernmentAdvanced Placement United States HistoryAdvanced Placement World HistoryAdvanced TheatreAdvanced Theatre IIAlgebra II HonorsChemistry HonorsEnglish II HonorsEnglish III HonorsFrench III HonorsGeometry HonorsLatin III HonorsPre-Calculus HonorsSpanish III HonorsSpanish IV HonorsShow More (21)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
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Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Equestrian · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Surf Team · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Admission Ambassadors · Associated Student Body · Character Counts · Honor Committee · Peer Counseling · Tartan Inclusivity and Diversity Education · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir · Concert Band · Orchestra · Theater Technical Arts · Theater-Music and Dance Productions |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · National Association for the Education of Young Children · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1386 |
| Average ACT Score | 31 |
Contact the school
(949) 661-010831641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
www.smes.org/page