Saint Stephen's Episcopal School offers specialized support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD in a college-preparatory env
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School is a college-preparatory independent school in Bradenton, Florida, serving students from Pre-K3 through 12. The school offers dedicated support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD through specialized programs that maintain academic rigor while providing individualized instruction. With an average class size of 15 students and a faculty of 85 teachers—55% of whom hold advanced degrees—students with special needs receive tailored attention in a structured, supportive environment.
The school's approach integrates academic excellence with character development, ensuring that students with learning differences can access the same curriculum as their peers while receiving necessary accommodations and scaffolding. Small class settings allow for personalized learning strategies, and the campus culture promotes both individual growth and community engagement through extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and leadership opportunities.
Admissions are rolling with an 85% acceptance rate, and tuition ranges from $20,900 in Pre-K to $29,900 in grades 9-12. Thirty percent of students receive financial aid, with an average grant of $7,500. Families interested in learning more about the learning difference programs should contact Admissions Director Chi Klein at (941) 746-2121 or visit saintstephens.org.
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $29,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $20,900 in Pre-K to $29,900 in grades 9-12. |
| Total Students | 680 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Chi Klein |
| Admissions Associate | Anita Pizzutiello-Kelly |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 85 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,500 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 17 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Latin Club · Mock Trial competition · Model United Nations · Robotics Club · Spanish Club · Student Ambassadors |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) · Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| School Calendar | www.saintstephens.org/pdfs/2025-26-SSES-One-Page-Family-Calendar.pdf |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1255 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
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