Our Mission
Core Values
Saint Mary’s School is
Excellence in teaching and learning
a community dedicated to academic excellence and personal achivement where young women are prepared
Personal achievement in mind, body, and spirit Honor
for college and life. Community
Founded in
1842 Our Location 2-3 hours from the beach and mountains 20 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10 minute walk to North Carolina State Capitol, museums, restaurants, shopping, and more
23-acre campus
3 Residence Halls
Heritage
Our Episcopal Identity Grounded in Episcopal tradition, we nurture spiritual growth, encourage service to others, and cultivate deep respect for every individual. Chapel two times a week for reflection, worship, and community. Vespers on Sunday night for the residential community.
30+ Campus Pets
2 full-time Residential Nurses
24/7 Campus Security
Academics
Curriculum Goals
COURSE DISTINCTIONS HONORS Rigorous coursework that deepens understanding and builds strong academic skills.
Saint Mary’s School challenges each student to embrace the habits of an intellectual life. The faculty prepare each student to take responsibility for herself and her future. We intend that graduates build their skills on a foundation marked by core knowledge of a liberal arts curriculum with the option to pursue advanced coursework in a focused pathway of study.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT College-level courses that offer the opportunity to earn college credit. DUAL ENROLLMENT Earn college credit through our partnership with Marymount University.
70 25
8:1
14
9
67%
AVERAGE OF FACULTY HOLD STUDENT TO AP COURSES TEACHER RATIO CLASS SIZE ADVANCED DEGREES
Our Daily Schedule A balanced day of challenging academics, community, reflection, and support.
MONDAY
FACULTY WITH PhDs OR EdDs
TUESDAY
1-TO-1
19 YEARS ON AVERAGE TEACHING
WEDNESDAY
ACADEMIC ADVISING PROGRAM
CREDIT HOURS POSSIBLE THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT WITH MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY/C DAY 8:30-9:15 1ST PERIOD
8:30-9:50 1ST PERIOD
8:30-9:50 5TH PERIOD
9:00-10:20 1ST PERIOD
8:30-9:50 5TH PERIOD
9:55-11:15 2
PERIOD
9:55-11:15 6 PERIOD
10:25-11:45 2
PERIOD
9:55-11:15 6 PERIOD
11:20-11:40 ASSEMBLY
11:20-11:40 ADVISORY
11:45-12:40
ADVISORY LUNCH
11:20-11:40 ADVISORY
9:20-10:05 2ND PERIOD ND
TH
11:40-12:40 LUNCH
11:40-12:40 LUNCH
12:45-2:05 3RD PERIOD
12:45-1:10 CHAPEL
2:10-3:30 4TH PERIOD
1:15-2:35 7 PERIOD
ND
12:45-2:05 3RD PERIOD
TH
10:25-11:10 3RD PERIOD 11:15-12:00 4TH PERIOD
11:40-12:40 LUNCH 12:45-1:10 CHAPEL
2:10-3:30 4TH PERIOD 1:15-2:35 7TH PERIOD
TH
10:10-10:20 ADVISORY
12:00-12:45 LUNCH 12:50-1:35 5TH PERIOD 1:40-2:25 6TH PERIOD 2:30-3:15 7TH PERIOD
3:30-3:40 TUTORIAL
2:40-3:40 TUTORIAL
3:30-3:40 TUTORIAL
2:40-3:40 TUTORIAL
3:20-3:40 TUTORIAL
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
10 DIFFERENT WEEKEND ACTIVITIES FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE!
Beyond the Classroom
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
At Saint Mary’s, every student is encouraged to explore her passions, develop her talents, and make lifelong memories, on campus and around the world.
30+ CLUBS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Academic & Honor Societies
Shopping Trips
ATHLETICS
Arts & Culture
20 VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY
Service & Social Justice
TEAMS ACROSS 13 SPORTS
Community Service CROSS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING COUNTRY
FIELD HOCKEY
Leadership
Movie Nights Arts & Performance Athletic Events
LACROSSE
GOLF
SOFTBALL
Faith & Spirituality Game Nights
FLAG FOOTBALL
SWIMMING
Interest & Hobbies
Outdoor Adventures SOCCER
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
Diversity & Culture
VOLLEYBALL
PLUS
& many more!
NC COURAGE, EQUESTRIAN & CLUB ROWING PARTNERSHIPS
GLOBAL EXPERIENCES
THE ARTS
6 GLOBAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2026-2027
25+ VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES
VISUAL ARTS
JAPAN: TOKYO, OSAKA, MINOBU AND KYOTO
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SERVICE TRIP
ART & HISTORY TRIP TO AMSTERDAM, ANTWERP, BRUGES & BRUSSELS
ANNUAL EXCHANGE TRIPS TO FRANCE & AUSTRALIA
LITERARY TRIP TO IRELAND & GREAT BRITAIN
THEATRE
MUSIC
DANCE
ON STAGE THIS YEAR FALL PLAY
SPRING MUSICAL
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
IN THE HEIGHTS
100%
88%
10
64%
acceptance rate to four-year schools
90%
AP exam passage rate
dual enrollment courses
of eligible students are in dual enrollment
average grade earned in dual enrollment classes
86 48 63
The
attend
members of the
CLASS OF 2026
different institutions in
percent attending college out of state and
37
18
states, DC, Canada, and Mexico with percent attending college in North Carolina.
is a partial list of colleges and universities attended by members of the class of 2026. Saints Search Here For a complete list, visit our website. Auburn University Berklee College of Music Boston University Clemson University College of Charleston Davidson College Duke University Furman University George Washington University Georgetown University Howard University North Carolina State University
Northeastern University Northwestern University Southern Methodist University Tecnologico de Monterrey Temple University Texas Christian University Tufts University Tulane University University of Alabama University of California, Irvine University of Georgia University of Kentucky
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oregon University of South Carolina University of Toronto University of Vermont University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University William & Mary
TUITION 2026-2027
Countries Represented Brazil
Saudi Arabia
ALDERT
China
South Korea
unofficial mascot
Dominica
Spain
Egypt
Taiwan
BOARDING STUDENT
Germany
Uganda
$66,500
Japan
Ukraine
Kenya
United Kingdom
Namibia
United States
THE CROW
DAY STUDENT
$34,275
See website for more information.
COUNTLESS
Nigeria
BELOVED TRADITIONS
307
and community celebrations
States Represented
students from 12 states and 17 countries
5TH OLDEST
48% boarding
52% day
$2.2 MILLION +
need-based financial aid awarded annually
girls’ school in the country
Colorado
New York
Connecticut
North Carolina
GRADES 9-12
Florida
South Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi
Virginia
New Jersey
Washington
APPLE SCHOOL
Saint Mary’s School 900 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 919.424.4100 admission@sms.edu
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Saint Mary’s School is an independent, college-preparatory, Episcopal, boarding and day school serving girls in grades 9 through 12.