St. Stephen's Episcopal School (2026 Profile)

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Tel: (512) 327-1213 Ext. 210

6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746

www.sstx.org

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St. Stephen`s Episcopal School is a coeducational boarding and day school on a 374 acre campus in Austin, Texas. For over 70 years, we have provided a rigorous college preparatory curriculum within a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts. With boarding in grades 8-12 and students from across the U.S. and more than 20 countries, we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive community that fosters healthy, balanced lifestyles in our students while preparing them for success in college and beyond. St. Stephen`s also offers three special programs: Tennis Academy, Soccer Academy and Theatre Focus. These combine college preparatory academics with highly specialized training and instruction delivered by experienced professionals.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
Grades: (Day Students) 6-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,400
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $35,900
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 20 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Stephen's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

8-12

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

6-12

Pre-K-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1950

1909

Campus Size

374 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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Student Body

Enrollment

500 students

300 students

% Students of Color

32%

25%

% International Students

50%

20%

% Students Boarding

34%

70%

Average SAT Score

1380
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1285 - 1485

Average ACT score

32
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

17 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

77%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Advanced ActingAdvanced Algebra II

Advanced Art HistoryAdvanced Biology II

Advanced Calculus ABAdvanced Calculus BC

Advanced Chemistry IIAdvanced Computer Science

Advanced Creativing WritingAdvanced European History

Advanced FilmmakingAdvanced French V/VI and VII/VIII

Advanced GeometryAdvanced Independent Study in Mathematics

Advanced Latin V/VI and VII/VIIIAdvanced Music Theory

Advanced PhotographyAdvanced Physics II

Advanced PrecalculusAdvanced Spanish IV-VI and VII/VIII

Advanced StatisticsAdvanced Theatre

Advanced Visual StudiesArt History

AstrophysicsBiomedical Technology

Chinese IV/VElectronics and Robotics

Environmental ScienceGeology

Independent Study in Advanced MathematicsMultivariable Analysis

Principles of EngineeringProjects in Science and Technology

Social Science Seminars

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$30 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$74,400
(includes food (4200.00), Facilities Use Fee (1700.00))

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$35,900
(includes facilities use fee and food)

$33,500

Tuition international students

$77,700

$53,975

% Students on Financial Aid

22%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$43,766

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 20 / rolling

Jan. 15

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

50%

58%

Director of Admissions

Lawrence Sampleton

Associate Director of Admissions

Martha Black

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Colors

Red, Purple

School Mascot

Spartans

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Amnesty International ClubBook Club

Breakthrough MentorsCEDEN-ABC

Chapel LeadershipChinese Culture Club

Classics ClubCoding Club

DCWPDebate Team

Defining FeminismEngineering Club

Entrepreneur ClubFACES

Foreign Film ClubGSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)

Improv ClubInternational Cooking Club

International Development (Elevate)Japan Club

Key SocietyLiterary Proteus

Literary SocietyModel UN

Mu Alpha ThetaPeer Tutoring Program

Perspectives (Social Justice)Political Group

Public SpeakingQuiz Bowl

Recycling ClubService Learning Steering Committee

Societe FrancaiseSpanish Culture Club

Spartan ArmySpartan Support

Spartan TechSt. Stephen’s Medical Society

Student GovernmentThe Bell (newspaper)

Theater CouncilUnapologetic

West Texas Project

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubAudio Proteus

Photography ClubPhotoshop Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Badminton ClubDorm Council

Water Polo Club

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate

98%

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

University of Texas - Austin

Texas A&M University-College Station

University of California-Los Angeles

Washington University in St. Louis

New York University

Southern Methodist University

University of Colorado-Boulder

Rice University

Trinity University

Harvard

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School Notes

St. Stephen`s Episcopal School is a coeducational boarding and day school on a 374 acre campus in Austin, Texas. For over 70 years, we have provided a rigorous college preparatory curriculum within a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts. With boarding in grades 8-12 and students from across the U.S. and more than 20 countries, we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive community that fosters healthy, balanced lifestyles in our students while preparing them for success in college and beyond. St. Stephen`s also offers three special programs: Tennis Academy, Soccer Academy and Theatre Focus. These combine college preparatory academics with highly specialized training and instruction delivered by experienced professionals.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jarrett Allen '16 - In 2017 Jarrett was recruited by the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association after his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin. He currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Simi Olabisi '07 - As an undergraduate at Santa Clara University studying bioengineering, Simi created solar neonatal incubators to save the lives of babies born in locales with no or limited electricity as was the case at her own birth in Nigeria.
- Ross Ohlendorf '01 - Ross is an former professional baseball pitcher. After graduating from Princeton University, he played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.
- Anna Murphy '01 - Anna graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in Aerospace Engineering. She worked with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and specialized in fault management on the Orion Spacecraft.
- Terrence Mallick '66 - Mr. Malick is a writer, producer and director of films including Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, The New World and To the Wonder. In 2011 his film Tree of Life won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Stephen's Episcopal School cost?

St. Stephen's Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $74,400 for boarding students and $35,900 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Stephen's Episcopal School?

The acceptance rate of St. Stephen's Episcopal School is 50%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Stephen's Episcopal School?

St. Stephen's Episcopal School famous alumni include: Jarrett Allen '16, Simi Olabisi '07, Ross Ohlendorf '01, Anna Murphy '01 and Terrence Mallick '66.

What sports does St. Stephen's Episcopal School offer?

St. Stephen's Episcopal School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo.

What is St. Stephen's Episcopal School's ranking?

St. Stephen's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal School?

The application deadline for St. Stephen's Episcopal School is Jan. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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St. Stephen's offers small class sizes, enthusiastic teachers, and a diverse group of students- all surrounded by a beautiful camps with miles of hiking and biking trails on site. . .

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