St. Michael's Episcopal School

What sets us apart

Choosing St. Michael's

The St. Michael's Difference

Leading With Love, Learning With Purpose.

At St. Michael’s, students are known, challenged, and celebrated. In our warm, inclusive community, children can take risks, explore their passions, and grow with confidence. Our rigorous academics and engaging programs ensure every student thrives—socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

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The time to apply to St. Michael’s for the ‘26-’27 school year is the FALL of 2025.

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St. Michael’s Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Superior academic instruction

  • Rigorous, engaging curriculum that develops well-rounded, independent learners
  • Inquiry-based approach that fosters curiosity, creativity, reflection, and critical thinking
  • Hands-on learning through stimulating projects and activities
  • Weekly enrichment in art, music, design/computer science, P.E., library, and religion/values
  • Spanish instruction beginning in 2nd grade (exposure begins in Kindergarten)
  • High school credit courses in Algebra, Geometry, Spanish I, and Earth Science
  • Balanced technology integration, coding, and digital citizenship
  • Public speaking and study skills instruction
  • Learning environments including greenhouse, two student gardens, lake, design studio, makerspace, and expansive campus trails
  • Outdoor education program connecting students to nature and inquiry
  • Peer groups that are motivated and collaborative learners
  • Exceptional teachers who inspire and challenge inquisitive minds

Emphasis on character and values

  • Weekly chapel and values education
  • Character, accountability and courtesy instilled
  • Community outreach programs for ALL students
  • Middle School Honor Code
  • Our DRAGONS’ VALUES: Kindness, Respect, Acceptance, Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience, and Compassion

A welcoming, inclusive community

  • A true family atmosphere; motivating, supportive and nurturing
  • Small and selective ***BY DESIGN* to help children fit in AND stand out
  • Cultivation of each child’s talents and abilities
  • Involved parents
  • All faith traditions welcomed
  • Families partner in their child’s education

St. Michael’s Episcopal School exists not only to educate, but also to demonstrate and nurture the dignity and value of all human beings as creations of a loving, empowering God. We respect and protect all characteristics and differences that contribute to each person’s full identity. Within a diverse and inclusive community, we seek to create lifelong learners who address bias, oppose prejudice, and promote justice, and we strive to build and maintain a community that is physically, spiritually, and emotionally supportive for all.
(Learn more about St. Michael’s Episcopal Identity at stmschool.net/about/our-episcopal-identity)

Engaging social development experiences

  • Morning meetings
  • Drama and class productions for grades K-8
  • Award-winning robotics
  • Student-led chapel and Student Community Association (SCA) in Middle School
  • Athletic programs including basketball, field hockey, swimming, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, golf, tennis, and track, plus mountain biking (19 athletic teams in 9 sports)
  • Theater/musicals, choir, and programs like Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion, build confidence and public speaking skills
  • Middle School dances and social/team-building events
  • Purposeful exposure to a broad variety of experiences
  • 92% of Middle Schoolers participate in a St M co-curricular activity or sport

Well-prepared graduates

  • Our students consistently score in the top percentiles on achievement tests.
  • Our graduates are consistently praised by high school guidance counselors and admissions directors for their superior academic achievement, interpersonal skills, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Sought After Graduates/Bright Futures: Our 2025 graduating class accepted to top area high schools and public specialty centers.
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