Founded in 1900, National Cathedral School (NCS) is an independent, college-preparatory, Episcopal day school for girls Grades 4-12. Steeped in tradition and a strong belief in the power of young women, the education at NCS is designed to capture students’ curiosity and fuel their academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. NCS expresses the philosophy of the Washington National Cathedral and Episcopal Church while embracing the core values of excellence, service, courage, and conscience.  In a nurturing environment, dedicated faculty and staff challenge students to lead lives of purpose, meaning, and joy, inspired by the Cathedral, and encourage young women to take risks, think critically, and act with empathy as they prepare to step into the world as global leaders.  Nat