National Cathedral School is an independent Episcopal private day school for girls in grades 4–12 located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
National Cathedral School believes in the power of young women and educates them to embrace its core values of excellence, service, courage, and conscience. NCS strives to offer its best work, to maintain the highest standards, and to set goals within a context that honors the contributions and achievements of the entire community. NCS believes it has an obligation to make a difference in the world, to contribute to the greater good, and to respond with purpose to the needs of others. NCS believes in acting with conviction, strength, and integrity. It works to develop an abiding sense of right and wrong, and guided by that moral sense, seek ethical responses to life’s challenges. NCS believes in acting toward others with kindness, respect, and compassion.