Welcome toSaint Stephen’s
Every child is known and valued.
Best decision we ever made . . .
Enrolling our son at Saint Stephen's was the best decision we ever made. Saint Stephen's provides a nurturing environment and rigorous curriculum so that each child's potential is realized and goals are achieved. For us, there is no greater investment than the best education for our child's bright future.
Why Saint Stephen’s?
Personalized learning.
We are consistently looking for ways to inspire our students to pursue their own path to excellence, showing that hard work allows them to accomplish their goals. Then we help them set another goal, teaching that success is never final.
- Average class size of 14-18 students
- Advisory program in grades 7-12
- Center for Academic Success
More reasons
Competitive athletics
The same students who fill the trophy case fill the theater stage and a variety of other rosters — the Saint Stephen's Academic Team has taken the county title in 11 of the past 12 years and Falcons athletics teams have won state championships in football, golf, tennis, soccer, and track.
- 14 varsity sports
- 3 individual state champions (2025–26)
- 6 district championship teams (2025–26)
Signature programs
Explore these programs that are distinctly Saint Stephen's! They stimulate an intellectual curiosity of the world around us and reach beyond the walls of our classrooms into real-world applications:
- Marine Science
- Global Education
- Arts Conservatory
- Capstone Research
World-class faculty
From Pre-K3 through grade 12, students are nurtured in small classes, led by outstanding teachers who help them navigate a curriculum that balances academic rigor with character development.
- 16+ years average experience
- 55% hold master's or doctorate degrees
- Florida History Teacher of the Year (Patrick Whelan - 2023), Knowles Teaching Fellowship (Jessica Clark - 2026), Congressional Teaching Award (Tyler Cotton - 2026), Florida Latin Teacher of the Year (Tony Haakman - 2022)
Beyond college ready
Annually, Saint Stephen's graduates matriculate to some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation - and they're prepared not only to attend college, but to excel once they arrive.
- 91% score 3 or above on AP exams
- $8.2-million in scholarships (Class of 2026)
- 93% rate their preparation “outstanding”
A Day in Their LifeA Day in Falcon’s Life
Learning at Saint Stephen’s is about…
the good life.
Bernie Yanelli
finding your spotlight.
Jeannine Elisha
forming world views.
Chris Valcarcel
listening.
Julianne Hambrick
finding a second voice.
Jennifer Hambrick
experiments.
Rachel Ward
storytelling.
Patrick Whelan
Then, and Now
Class of 2018 · Led the Falcons to consecutive state title games and set the career rushing record.
Class of 2018 · Star safety and track athlete who anchored the 2017 State Championship team.
Class of 1991 · Outstanding student leader and varsity athlete.
Class of 2004 · Excelled in advanced chemistry and collaborative science programs.
Class of 2001 · Passionate student journalist and editor of the school publication.
Running Back · Drafted in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Defensive Back · Super Bowl Champion, drafted in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Assistant Director (retired) · Led FBI International Operations across global offices.
Analytical Lab Lead · Managing critical laboratory branches at Kennedy Space Center.
Regional Communications Director · Former senior advisor managing national media strategy.
Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown · Class of '18
Class of 2018 · Led the Falcons to consecutive state title games and set the career rushing record.
Running Back · Drafted in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Then · 2018Now · 2026Atlanta Falcons
Sydney Brown · Class of '18
Class of 2018 · Star safety and track athlete who anchored the 2017 State Championship team.
Defensive Back · Super Bowl Champion, drafted in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Then · 2018Now · 2026FBI
Jason Kaplan · Class of '91
Class of 1991 · Outstanding student leader and varsity athlete.
Assistant Director (retired) · Led FBI International Operations across global offices.
Then · 1991Now · 2026NASA
Janelle Coutts · Class of '04
Class of 2004 · Excelled in advanced chemistry and collaborative science programs.
Analytical Lab Lead · Managing critical laboratory branches at Kennedy Space Center.
Then · 2004Now · 2026The White House
Kaelin Richards · Class of '01
Class of 2001 · Passionate student journalist and editor of the school publication.
Regional Communications Director · Former senior advisor managing national media strategy.
Then · 2001Now · 2014
Falcon’s Flight Path
- Manatee Technical College, Bradenton, FL — South
- New College of Florida, Sarasota, FL — South
- The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL — South
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL — South
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL — South
- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA — South
- Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC — South
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA — South
- Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD — South
- The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA — Northeast
- Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY — Northeast
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL — South
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — South
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL — South
- Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL — South
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL — South
- Appalachian State University, Boone, NC — South
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI — Midwest
- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL — South
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL — South
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL — South
- Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL — South
- Samford University, Birmingham, AL — South
- Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO — Midwest
- Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA — South
- Lee University, Cleveland, TN — South
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN — South
- Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA — South
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA — South
- The University of Texas At Austin, Austin, TX — South
- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ — West
- The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL — South
- University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS — South
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR — South
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD — South
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, New York, NY — Northeast
- New York University, New York, NY — Northeast
- Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY — Northeast
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, Norman, OK — South
- Willamette University, Salem, OR — West
Nearest colleges
- University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK · South
- University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR · South
- The University of Texas At AustinAustin, TX · South
- University of MississippiOxford, MS · South
- Lindenwood UniversitySt. Charles, MO · Midwest
- Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA · South
40 colleges, Class of 2026.
2 international destinations beyond the United States
College matriculation
Class of 2026
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Daytona Beach, FL
- University of Florida — Gainesville, FL
- University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL
- New College of Florida — Sarasota, FL
- Auburn University — Auburn, AL
- The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL
- Stevenson University — Stevenson, MD
- Lee University — Cleveland, TN
- University of Mississippi — Oxford, MS
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI
- University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL
- Jacksonville State University — Jacksonville, AL
- The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Appalachian State University — Boone, NC
- Morehouse College — Atlanta, GA
- Lindenwood University — St. Charles, MO
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA
- The Pennsylvania State University — State College, PA
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL
- Samford University — Birmingham, AL
- Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY
- York University — Toronto, Canada
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — Knoxville, TN
- Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, NC
- Louisiana State University — Baton Rouge, LA
- University of South Florida — Tampa, FL
- Florida Gulf Coast University — Fort Myers, FL
- Willamette University — Salem, OR
- University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, AR
- Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, FL
- United States Naval Academy — Annapolis, MD
- University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ
- Ithaca College — Ithaca, NY
- Georgia Southern University — Statesboro, GA
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — Norman, OK
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute — Blacksburg, VA
- New York University — New York, NY
- The University of Texas At Austin — Austin, TX
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY
- Manatee Technical College — Bradenton, FL
- Odisee University — Brussels, Belgium
Classes of 2025 and 2026
- Alabama
- Appalachian State
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- Auburn
- Baruch
- Belmont
- Boston University
- Bryant
- Carnegie Mellon
- University of Chicago
- College of Charleston
- Connecticut
- Cal-San Diego
- Cal-Santa Barbara
- Central Florida
- Dartmouth
- Davis & Elkins
- Denver
- Duke
- Elon
- Embry-Riddle
- Emory
- Florida
- FGCU
- Florida Tech
- Florida Southern
- Florida State
- Furman
- Georgetown
- Georgia
- Georgia Southern
- Ithaca
- Jacksonville State
- Kansas
- Lee
- Lindenwood
- Loyola-Chicago
- Lynn
- LSU
- Mars Hill
- Mercer
- Mercyhurst
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Morehouse
- New College
- NYU
- North Florida
- North Georgia
- Nova Southeastern
- Oklahoma
- Palm Beach Atlantic
- Penn State
- Pikeville
- Prague
- Reed
- Richmond
- Rollins
- Rutgers
- Samford
- SCAD
- SCF
- Southeastern
- SMU
- South Florida
- Stanford
- Stetson
- Stevenson
- University of Tampa
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Texas A&M
- TCU
- Tufts
- Tulane
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Utah
- Vassar
- Virginia Tech
- Wake Forest
- West Florida
- York — Toronto, Canada
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Inside Mr. Johnson’s Classroom . . .
Dave Johnson chairs the Upper School English department and his classes run on discussion — students around the table, teacher among them, working through the text together. It’s an environment that builds confidence, trust, and an ability to think critically and communicate even the most challenging ideas with respect.
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What our families say . . .
“Our children have thrived in the environment that Saint Stephen’s has created and values so dearly; one of academic rigor with exemplary teachers, administrators and coaches, yet one in which they are valued as individuals who care about each other and the world around them. Our daughters entered college with skills that set them apart from their peers. I can attest, without reservation, we could not have given them a better start in life than enrolling at Saint Stephen’s.”
Our People, Our Home, Our Teams, Our Future . . .
Philanthropy, at its core, is an expression of gratitude for the diligent work done here each day. And while this generosity comes in many shapes and sizes, it’s a truth that every gift ensures that Saint Stephen’s students – current and future – have an exceptional experience.
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Every gift is meaningful and impacts life at the school. Whether it’s through a donation to the annual fund, a capital gift for new or improved infrastructure, an endowment commitment that helps ensure the school’s future, or involvement in any of our special fund-raising events, YOU make a difference.