St. Mark's School
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational, Episcopal, preparatory school for grades 9–12 located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 25 miles from Boston. The school’s 65 teachers lead 375 boarding and day students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities. Class size averages 12, with a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Each department offers honors and advanced courses.
By the numbers
Intentionally Small, Thinking Big
St. Mark’s is intentionally small. We find that in a small community, students can think big. In close relationships with faculty members, advisors, and coaches, our students are challenged to expand their thinking to the larger world. In this trusting environment, students develop a spirit of independence, innovation, and discovery, and they leave St. Mark’s poised to lead lives of consequence as big thinkers and world-changers.
Academics
Every experience at St. Mark’s is an opportunity to learn and grow. We balance our challenging curriculum with creative, exploratory programs that provide a fuller, richer education—satisfying individual curiosity and promoting a lifetime of independent thinking.
Lion Term
At the end of each school year, all students engage in Lion Term, a 10-day experiential learning opportunity that challenges students with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on immersive, hands-on, responsive learning. At the heart of each course is a belief in the power of experience to transform understanding.
Global Citizenship
A global education is critical to success in the 21st century. The goal of our Global Citizenship Program is to help students appreciate the distinctive features and the beauty that exist in the world, to appreciate the universals that make people more similar than different, and to inspire students to become global citizens.
Athletics
Athletics at St. Mark's provide a natural extension of the classroom experience. At all levels, from recreational to varsity, engaging in athletics is an integral part of their education—one that builds character by fostering physical development, personal growth, hard work, and collaboration.
Arts
Creative people imagine new ideas and bring them into reality. At St. Mark’s, the arts are integral to the development of the creative self. Whether through drawing, acting, sculpting, singing, or playing music, art guides students toward the discovery of their own creative process.
Episcopal Identity
St. Mark’s identity as an Episcopal school is directly related to core values including the importance of spiritual reflection and the intentional teaching of wisdom, compassion, and humility.
Real Talk
Let’s grow!
St. Mark’s provides a holistic approach to education, blending a traditional curriculum with experiential learning, physical wellness, and spiritual growth. Apply today and discover a uniquely meaningful experience.