Mission, Values, and Philosophy

St. Andrew's strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where individuals learn to respect the dignity of every human being and to live and lead in a complex world.

Our values are vibrantly present in the lives of every member of the St. Andrew’s family, every single day. At St. Andrew’s Episcopal School we believe in:

St. Andrew’s is a close-knit community of students, parents, and teachers of many faiths, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, St. Andrew’s is inclusive and supportive of the beliefs of others. Diversity is celebrated, and students are accepting, open to befriending people of many backgrounds.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is an educational community that strives to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We express our faith and tradition through our chapel services, our community life, and our focus on both spiritual growth and religious formation. St. Andrew’s began within the walls of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, and we are thankful to have a continuing relationship with the Cathedral.

Principles of honor and integrity are ingrained in the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School experience from pre-K3 through graduation. This Honor Code is the foundation of the St. Andrew’s experience.