St. Margaret's Episcopal School creates an intimate learning environment where student/teacher connections can be nurtured, academic excellence emphasized, and traditional moral values instilled.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,725
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences based on individual assessment
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition noted is for K-5 students. Middle School tuition is $8225. Payment schedules are available.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Tina Maize
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Girl Scouts, Youth Group
School Notes
- Accelerated Math & Language Arts* Spanish*Instructional Technology Program*Art & Science Lab*Small Class Sizes*Safe Environment* Strong Communication with Parents* Character Education Classes* Weekly Chapel Services* Physical Education and Sports Programs* Music Program After School Care*
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Margaret's Episcopal School cost?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $7,725 for private students.
What schools are St. Margaret's Episcopal School often compared to?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret's Episcopal School?
The acceptance rate of St. Margaret's Episcopal School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does St. Margaret's Episcopal School offer?
St. Margaret's Episcopal School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret's Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret's Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Margaret's Episcopal School vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school to St. Margaret's Episcopal School is Xavier College Preparatory High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori School Of The Desert (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Academy Pdpcp (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
The Academy Pdpcp
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Grades: PK-K | 68 students - miles 47321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
-
PK-K
68
Montessori School Of The Desert
Montessori School
Grades: K-4 | 13 students 2.1 miles 73925 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-0984
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-0984
2.1
K-4
13
Grades: PK-K | 27 students 2.6 miles 43-550 Palmila Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
2.6
PK-K
27
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 598 students 2.6 miles 43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
2.6
PK-8
598
Desert Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 45 students 3.8 miles 74200 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1799
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1799
3.8
K-8
45
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