Why St. Andrew's

What Makes St. Andrew's Special?

St. Andrew’s challenges students in a way that builds their self-confidence and helps them discover their passions. We are enthusiastically committed to teaching and demonstrating, both locally and globally, that academic challenge and student well-being are the complementary foundations of educational excellence. Our students and faculty are direct beneficiaries of the latest research in the science of learning, which is translated for all teachers to apply to their classroom practice by our Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning.

Our Episcopal identity as an inclusive and welcoming place for students of all religious and spiritual backgrounds
Our commitment to research-informed teaching and innovation
Our commitment to all aspects of our students' development -- academic, spiritual, athletic, and artistic
Our exceptional and devoted faculty
Our happy, high achieving students
Our warm and diverse community

Faces of St. Andrew's

Every member of the St. Andrew's community has their own answer to "Why St. Andrew's?" Click on the pictures below to learn more about these current students, alumni, and faculty.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.