St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #7 - Our preschool program provides a warm, nurturing, play-based environment where children's natural curiosity and creativity flourish. Through art, music, movement, and sensory exploration, students build communication, problem-solving, and early math skills. Purposeful play and collaboration foster social-emotional growth, teaching children to be good friends while developing character traits rooted in our Episcopalian values.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #1 - Community is at the heart of the St. Stephen's experience. Parents partner with us to create fun events like Carnival and Field Day. These activities bring families together, spark friendships, and add to the fun of school life. They also participate in classroom activities on special occasions during the year. Many alumni return as parents, continuing the circle of connection.
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #1 - Community is at the heart of the St. Stephen's experience. Parents partner with us to create fun events like Carnival and Field Day. These activities bring families together, spark friendships, and add to the fun of school life. They also participate in classroom activities on special occasions during the year. Many alumni return as parents, continuing the circle of connection.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #2 - Traditions are an important part of life at St. Stephen's. From daily Flag Salute to All Saints Day, each carries special meaning. A beloved graduation ceremony highlights our 5th graders performing the Maypole, surrounded by faculty, friends, and family, a time-honored tradition that honors their growth and marks their transition from St. Stephen's with joy and pride.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #3 - Grade 5 students develop leadership through opportunities such as Safety Patrol, serving as Acolytes, and leading Flag Salute. These roles foster responsibility, confidence, and public speaking skills. By modeling respectful behavior for younger students, they grow as leaders while helping build a supportive school community where students encourage one another and take pride in contributing to school life.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #4 - As an Episcopal school, St. Stephen's emphasizes worship and character development. Students in Grades 1-5 attend weekly chapel/Eucharist services. Our younger students also participate in their own weekly chapel. Sacred studies classes complement these experiences, nurturing spiritual growth and moral reflection, helping students develop values that guide them both inside and outside the classroom.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #5 - Learning Buddies bring older and younger students together for meaningful interaction. Whether sharing stories, practicing math, or exploring new ideas, these connections build confidence in emerging readers and learners, strengthen leadership skills in older students, and nurture a caring community where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #6 - Our service organization, Helping Hands, gives students opportunities to develop compassion, empathy, and a sense of responsibility for others. It inspires them to lead by example and make a positive community impact. Activities include sandwich ministry, food drives, and book drives, helping students build awareness of community needs, strengthen teamwork, and experience the personal rewards of helping others.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #7 - In Design Studio, students engage in the design thinking process to solve engineering and real-life problems. They explore multiple solutions, take thoughtful risks, and build resilience, learning that mistakes are part of growth. This hands-on approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, empowering students to approach challenges with confidence and adaptability while developing lifelong problem-solving skills.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Photo #8 - Our preschool program provides a warm, nurturing, play-based environment where children's natural curiosity and creativity flourish. Through art, music, movement, and sensory exploration, students build communication, problem-solving, and early math skills. Purposeful play and collaboration foster social-emotional growth, teaching children to be good friends while developing character traits rooted in our Episcopalian values.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, serving PK3 to Grade 5, was founded by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in 1958.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is an outreach program of St. Stephen's Episcopal Parish, providing students with the academic, ethical, and spiritual foundation to succeed in a diverse and changing world.
We seek to develop each child's natural curiosity into a lifelong ability to think critically and creatively and to love the experience of learning.
At St. Stephen's, we strive to create a welcoming community where children are both nurtured and challenged. Here, they learn to respect themselves and others, and to understand that with great gifts comes great responsibility.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $39,500
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
320 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For 2025-26
% on Financial Aid
6%
Admissions Director
Ale de la Cruz
Admissions Associate
Jaya Krutulis
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A variety of after school enrichment programs

School Notes

  • School Motto: Leaders by example. Innovators by design.
  • School Mascot: Parker The Peacock
  • The school provides students with a learning environment that goes beyond the classroom and into the world of countless possibilities. We continually strive to prepare our students to face tomorrow`s global and digital opportunities and challenges. A one-to-one iPad program is in place for Grades 1 through 5. Faculty members and students use these and other tools that allow them to communicate, collaborate, problem-solve, and think critically and creatively. These skills facilitate, inspire, engage, and motivate our students to stretch their minds with the hopes of becoming lifelong learners.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School cost?
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School's tuition is approximately $39,500 for private students.
What is St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School's ranking?
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is Dec. 15.
In what neighborhood is St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School located?
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 9 other private schools located in Coconut Grove.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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I have 2 children at St. Stephens now, plus one who graduated 5 years ago. We initially chose the school 10 years ago because we fell in love with how excited and happy the children and teachers were when we visited. Not realizing that the school is known for setting the highest standards in education, and that they truly focus on nurturing the whole child - the heart, the spirit, the mind. My children are encouraged to think out of the box, to love others and to care for their community, to take risks and to explore their passions...all while having FUN and learning above their grade level. Yes, St Stephens is a happy place always, so kids are excited to read, to do math, to love others, to share. The school is at the forefront of creating leaders who will be future ready. Technology, project based learning, art and collaboration are integrated into the curriculum. The school lives by it's goal of creating leaders that will be "forces for good in the world". My oldest was so well prepared that he is now thriving at a top private high school in the area. SSEDS was recently selected as an Apple Distinguised School, as 1 in 400 schools in 29 countries. Our family is super proud of the school.
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Both of my daughters graduated from St. Stephen's and loved their experience. St. Stephen's has a strong sense of community and the teachers and staff are very nurturing. The school values traditions, some that date back to 1958 when the school first opened, and it embraces innovation and change in the classroom. The teachers take the time to get to know each child individually and they inspire a love of learning. Character education is a vital component of the school's mission and is taught throughout the curriculum. I would wholeheartedly recommend St. Stephen's to anyone!
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $39,500
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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