As a college-preparatory institution, St. Margaret’s academic excellence is rooted in vigor, choice and relevance and made possible by a strong foundation of educational expertise, research and best practices.
At St. Margaret's Episcopal School, we believe that everyone is on an artistic journey. Through experiences in the visual arts, music, dance, theater and technical arts, students discover and nurture the artists within.
As an extension of the classroom, our athletic teams are committed to remaining at the forefront of innovation and progressive leadership so that our student-athletes may achieve at the highest possible level.
At St. Margaret’s, students are encouraged to explore their own interests in this vibrant, close-knit community, and Tartans seek opportunities for growth in athletics, the arts, service learning, leadership and more.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral components of everyday life. Our mission, core values, and DEI work are rooted in our Episcopal identity, which calls us to seek God in and honor the dignity of every human being. Our Equity and Inclusion core value compels us: We embrace and celebrate the identity of every human being, and advocate for equity, inclusion, and justice. You can read more about our DEI philosophy here.
Read below to learn more about the yearly DEI priorities guiding St. Margaret’s for the 2026-2027 school year. These priorities are anchored in our mission, core values, and Episcopal identity. They are designed in conjunction with our strategic plan, accreditation focus areas, and yearly school-wide priorities. Then they are shared, explored, and brought to life throughout the school, including with the Board of Trustees, church, school leadership, divisions and offices, and students.
Lower School Parent
“We love that the dignity of every student is respected and the unique talents of every student are celebrated.”
Grades 3 and 4 students listened to a guest speaker share an immersive look into the history and culture of California’s Indigenous peoples with a focus on the Acjachemen Nation.
St. Margaret’s students celebrated Nowruz learning about the holiday, tasting a selection of Persian snacks and taking part in fun activities this week.
St. Margaret's students joined efforts for the All-School Service Learning Project, designing decorative tiles that will be shared with the residents as they launch their new youth center.
An Independent Preschool Through Grade 12 College-Preparatory Day School in Orange County California
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.