Admission Process

Thank you for your interest in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School. One of the most important decisions a family can make is selecting an independent school whose mission and offerings best fit the needs of your child and your family. We are delighted that you have decided to learn more about our wonderful school.

Our focus at St. Stephen’s is to develop each child’s natural curiosity into a lifelong ability to think critically and creatively and to love the experience of learning. We provide students with the academic, ethical, and spiritual foundation to succeed in a diverse and changing world.

The deadline for submitting applications was December 15. We are currently meeting with families whose applications met that deadline. The application process may reopen in March for grades with space availability.

  • STEP 1: Attend an Open House
  • STEP 2: Submit Inquiry
  • STEP 3: Submit Application
    Our applications will open at the end of August and may be submitted through our December 15 deadline.
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 1
Preschool students must be fully potty trained by the start of school. Application requirements include:
  • Open House/Tour
  • Completion of Application
  • Applicant and Family photograph
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Academic Records (if applicable)
  • Head of School Questionnaire (if applicable)
  • Primary Teacher Recommendation (if applicable)
  • Application Fee
  • Student Assessment and Parent Meeting*
    • *All parents are required to attend the parent meeting.
    Grade 2 - Grade 5
    Application requirements include:
  • Open House/Tour
  • Completion of Application
  • Applicant and Family photograph
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Academic Records
  • Head of School Questionnaire
  • Classroom Teacher Recommendation
  • Application Fee
  • School Day Visit for the Student & Parent Meeting*
    • *All parents are required to attend the parent meeting.
    Applicants for Pre-Kindergarten (3 year olds), Junior Kindergarten (4 year olds), and Senior Kindergarten (5 year olds) must reach the target age by September 1 of that year.
    St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School mandates immunizations as required by the Florida Department of Health. Please see our Vaccination Policy.
    • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School is a joyful place full of traditions that unite our families and challenge our students over a broad range of academics and lively activities. We welcome all people and encourage them to join a life of learning, service, and compassion.
    • St. Stephen’s is a principal outreach of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. There are small class sizes at all grade levels. We welcome students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin. Preference is given to siblings of current students and parishioner families.
    At St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School we actively seek students and families from varied racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are a diverse community and value each other's beliefs through an understanding of our commonalities and differences. Our commitment to the Episcopal tradition has generated a school culture that honors tradition, excellence, and the individual gifts of each of its students.

    Admission Team

    Important Admission Dates

    Sept

    1

    Applications Available

    Dec

    15

    Admission Deadline

    Mar

    1

    Admission Decisions