Steppingstone School (2026 Profile)

Q: How much does Steppingstone School cost?

Steppingstone School's tuition is approximately $18,850 for private students.

Q: What sports does Steppingstone School offer?

Steppingstone School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Fencing.

Q: When is the application deadline for Steppingstone School?

The application deadline for Steppingstone School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 15 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,850
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Steppingstone School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Steppingstone School
Kind	4
2	1
4	3
5	1
7	2
8	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Gifted

Year Founded

1981

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Neat & Clean

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,850

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Tuition Notes

Application Fee, (New Applicants Only) $50.00 Annual Tuition, Full-Time $15,750.00* Annual Tuition, Part-Time $11,800.00* * Tuition must be paid in-full prior to attendance. Information from the Tuition Loan Program or Bank One

Summer Program Cost Notes

Costs vary by camp session

Admissions Director

Kiyo A. Morse

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Fencing

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

MI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for qualified musiciansSMART Ctr Science Research Lab

School Notes

Steppingstone School for Gifted Education is dedicated to providing a superior learning environment for gifted children Young-K (< 5 years) through grade 8.
For over 25 years we have addressed and supported all areas of a child's development including academic, intellectual, social and emotional.

Developed over 25 years, our curriculum provides integrated in-depth studies and enrichment as well as opportunities for students to develop strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Supplementing the basic curriculum, our school also offers fine arts, world languages, discovery science, computer education, and physical fitness. In addition to cognitive and academic needs, gifted children have social and emotional needs that are often overlooked. We squarely address this issue by recognizing that each student is a unique individual. Our teachers combine compassion and understanding with the best instructional techniques, technology and practices. They take into account all aspects of giftedness to help each child reach his or her potential. As a result of their effort, our teaching team provides a creative, highly interactive, cooperative, and individualized environment. For our teachers and staff, teaching gifted children is more than just a profession. It is a calling in which they firmly believe. Our teachers feel they can profoundly and positively impact gifted students, their families and the world. It is estimated that two to five percent of the population is gifted, crossing all ethnic, racial and gender lines. Sadly because of myths and misconceptions, too many educational institutions fail to identify and to develop these children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Steppingstone School cost?

Steppingstone School's tuition is approximately $18,850 for private students.

What sports does Steppingstone School offer?

Steppingstone School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Fencing.

When is the application deadline for Steppingstone School?

The application deadline for Steppingstone School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/10/2017

A great school that really knows how to educate gifted kids. As an alum, I know firsthand that their method not only challenges students in the right ways, it also provides long-term preparation for how to handle challenges later in life. Absolutely wonderful and highly dedicated faculty!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Amber

5 5/4/2016

Has a one-of-a-kind science lab research program for middle school through undergraduate students, using Electron Spin Spectroscopy equipment and data collection and analysis software.

- Posted by Administrator - kiyoa

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