Begun in 1856 as a school for three boys on land where a mill once stood, St. Paul’s School is now a coeducational, fully residential independent high school serving more than 500 students. Inspired and guided by our Episcopalian values, the School is committed to pursuing the highest standards of excellence in character and scholarship by sustaining a supportive, expansive learning environment where everyone feels a full sense of belonging.
 

Our Mission Statement

St. Paul’s School educates students to build purposeful lives in service to the greater good. We engage young people in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical community, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in character and scholarship and inspired by the beauty and spirit of our Millville home.

As a fully residential academic community founded in the Episcopal tradition and rooted in enduring humanistic values, St. Paul’s School welcomes and affirms the dignity of all human beings. Increasing diversity, strengthening inclusivity, and deepening equity require deep listening, open hearts, and open minds. We honor and affirm the experiences of our students, faculty, and staff. We take seriously our responsibility to equip our students to engage the world as global citizens who aspire to transform the world in service of the greater good and Beloved Community.

SPS Asian students represent countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan; and students who identify as Asian Americans come from all over the United States. At St. Paul's School, there are several affinity groups for Asian students, where they can comfortably express their identities as Asian or Asian American, talk about recent events, or hang out with friends who share a similar heritage.

Asian students represent about 10% of the School's student body. They work with the School's affinity group advisers and staff members to coordinate events. Last year, there was a mid-autumn festival performance, a Lunar New Year celebration, Diwali festival celebration. This year, the Japanese society planned a dinner featuring Japanese food, as students from Japan speak about their experiences growing up there. Together, they have a strong voice and presence in the School, excelling in academics, athletics, music, as well as performing and visual arts.