St. Stephen's Episcopal School is aclose-knit,child-centeredcommunity. This downtown Harrisburg schoolprovides asuperior,affordable education for children in preschoolthrougheighthgrade.
At St. Stephen's Episcopal School theMissionStatement islived daily. Students learn its value by theexamplesset byadults.
We encourage students to achieve their fullpotentialintheir academic, creative, personal, physical, moralandspiritualdevelopment.
Students learn to respect and care forallmembers ofthe school community and recognize the contributioneachmakes.
Wepresent and support a faculty and staff whodemonstrate apassionfor learning and inspire students to beproductive citizensandlifelong learner.
We value the partnershipwhich exists betweentheschool, parents, the Cathedral and the widercommunityandacknowledge the part it plays in realizing our vision.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Stephen's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
2
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,950 per student (one year of regular tuition)
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School is aclose-knit,child-centeredcommunity. This downtown Harrisburg schoolprovides asuperior,affordable education for children in preschoolthrougheighthgrade. At St. Stephen's Episcopal School theMissionStatement islived daily. Students learn its value by theexamplesset byadults. We encourage students to achieve their fullpotentialintheir academic, creative, personal, physical, moralandspiritualdevelopment. Students learn to respect and care forallmembers ofthe school community and recognize the contributioneachmakes. Wepresent and support a faculty and staff whodemonstrate apassionfor learning and inspire students to beproductive citizensandlifelong learner. We value the partnershipwhich exists betweentheschool, parents, the Cathedral and the widercommunityandacknowledge the part it plays in realizing ourvision.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Stephen's Episcopal School located?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School is located in the Downtown Harrisburg neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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School Reviews
5 9/8/2021
We absolutely love this school! Our daughter is currently in 7th grade and has been attending SSES since the 4th grade. Their curriculum is outstanding. We have toured and researched other schools and realized that you cannot get the curriculum that is offered here at SSES in other schools. The teachers are well educated, class sizes are kept small, they encourage kids to do sports and stay active and allow kids the opportunity to explore their options and grow as individuals through their academic programs, extracurricular activities, and their athletics programs. The campus is stunning and allows for a peaceful environment to learn and grow. We are very thankful to the staff, faculty, and families at SSES.
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