St. Stephens School

3900 Mechanicsville Rd Whitehall, PA 18052
ststephenswhitehall.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

About the School

  • The St. Stephen's School is child-centered and provides a safe, healthy learning environment so that each child can discover, learn, and grow in an individual way.
  • Our program strives to advance physical and intellectual competence as well as to support social and emotional development in an atmosphere of acceptance and positive guidance.
  • As a Church related School, we encourage the moral development of the children as an essential part of their character formation.
  • While the school is not rigid in approaching moral development, we are within the Christian Church and thus, emphasize the value of God's love in human life and the fruits of a relationship with Jesus Christ – love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
  • The school is a comfortable place where opportunities are provided for the children to play, to make discoveries, to be creative and to make decisions.
  • Our school program offers a learning environment for each child to develop the behaviors and skills that are important for entering kindergarten.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Rankings

St. Stephens School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Stephens School often compared to?
St. Stephens School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Elizabeth Regional School, Whitehall Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Stephens School's ranking?
St. Stephens School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Stephens School?
The application deadline for St. Stephens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lehigh County, PA is $10,346 for elementary schools and $16,763 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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