St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin serves grades 6-12 with specialized programs for learning differences and ADD/ADHD support
St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas serves students in grades 6-12 with explicit support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD through dedicated learning difference programs. With 700 students across boarding and day options, the school combines a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with individualized support structures designed to help students with diverse learning needs succeed academically and socially.
The school fosters an inclusive community through small average class sizes of 17 students, allowing for personalized attention and differentiated instruction. Beyond academics, St. Stephen's offers specialized programs in tennis, soccer, and theatre that integrate college-prep coursework with focused training—beneficial for students who thrive with structured, skill-based learning environments. The school's extensive arts, athletics, and clubs programming provides multiple pathways for engagement and confidence-building.
St. Stephen's enrolls a diverse student body (42% students of color) from across the U.S. and internationally, creating a supportive and balanced community. Day tuition begins at $37,800 for middle school; boarding is $74,400. Financial aid is available, with an average grant of $43,766 to 20% of students. Rolling admissions and a 54% acceptance rate make the school accessible. Contact admissions director Lawrence Sampleton at (512) 327-1213 or visit sstx.org for more information.
| Year Founded | 1950 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Total Costs including tuition, facilities use fee and food: Middle School Day - 37800 Upper School Day -39700 Boarding -74400 |
| Total Students | 707 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Lawrence Sampleton |
| Admissions Associate | Allison Center |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 54 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $43,766 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 42 |
| Sports | Badminton · Ballet · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Climbing · Crew · Cross Country · Cycling · Dance · Diving · Field Hockey · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Show More (8) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Ceramics · Chinese Culture Club · Debate Team · Engineering Club · Environmental Club · Japanese Culture Club · Latin Club · Literary Society · Model United Nations · Newspaper · Quiz Bowl · Robotics · Spanish Culture Club · Student Councils · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Choir · Jazz Band · Photography · Private Lessons · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Adventure Club · Canoeing · Caving · Mountain Biking · Rock Climbing · Water Polo |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| School Calendar | sstxorg.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/f3190cf9-2588-4b08-820c-4af2d4d13546 |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1380 |
| Average ACT Score | 32 |
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