Founded
The school was founded in 1979 by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Location
The 11-acre campus is situated in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, three miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean.
Grades
Preschool (age 2) to 8th grade
Enrollment
464 students: 105 in PK2-PK4 / 270 in lower school / 89 in middle school
Mission
St. Mark’s Episcopal School provides an academically enriched program in a nurturing Christian environment.
Accreditation
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Teachers
All teachers have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a Florida teaching certificate or qualify as candidates for Florida certification.
Testing
Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade are assessed quarterly using the NWEA MAP Growth assessment. Students in 3rd through 8th grade take the ERB CTP 5 standardized test each year.
Extended Care
Morning care is available from 7:15 a.m. on and afternoon care for full-day students until 6:00 p.m. for an additional charge.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Mark's uses FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) by Independent School Management (ISM) to process applications.
Motto
Shaping Sound Foundations for Life
School Colors
Blue & White
School Mascot
Lions