St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School

What St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School does

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is a private, non-profit independent elementary school founded in September 1958 in Coconut Grove, Florida, serving approximately 317 students from Pre-K(3) through Grade 5. The school operates as the primary outreach program of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), with memberships in the National Association of Episcopal Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, and Independent Schools of South Florida. The institution is led by Head of School Farrar Richardson (effective July 1, 2025) and governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Josh Moody, with the Rector (Rev. Matthew Machowski) serving ex officio.

The school delivers a unified educational program organized into Preschool (Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten), Primary (Senior K through Grade 2), and Elementary (Grades 3-5) divisions, supplemented by an Arts and Innovation STEAM program, After School Program (Aftercare and Enrichment Classes), and a Lunch Program provided through Flik Independent School Dining. Its technology stack is anchored by an Apple Distinguished School designation (through 2026) featuring a 1:1 iPad program for K-Grade 5 (with Apple Pencil for Grades 4-5), MacBook Air laptops for faculty, Apple TV in all learning spaces, and digital portfolios maintained by every student; 81% of faculty are Apple Teacher Certified. Operational platforms include Veracross for admissions and parent portal, Magnus Health for health records, and Clarity for financial aid applications. The school maintains a 60+ year brand heritage with formalized traditions (Flag Salute, Blessing of the Animals, Maypole ceremony) and a Portrait of a Graduate framework.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition at $41,600 per student for the 2026-2027 academic year (with bundled Capital Assessment, Registration, Church, Technology Fees, lunch, iPad for Grades 1-5, supplies, textbooks, yearbooks, and day field trips), supplemented by an Annual Fund giving campaign, a Financial Aid Endowment with a $1 million minimum threshold, and the Olga Maria Beeck Faculty Development Endowment. The school serves families in the Miami metropolitan area, with 74% residing in Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, 16% in Key Biscayne, and the remainder distributed across Brickell/Downtown, Miami Beach, Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay, and South Miami. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via open houses, campus tours, and a Veracross-driven inquiry process, with family referrals and community events supporting awareness.

Name

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School

Legal name

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

Website

https://sseds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is a non-profit independent elementary school in Coconut Grove, FL, founded in 1958, serving approximately 317 students from Pre-K through Grade 5 with an Apple Distinguished School technology program and Episcopal identity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Episcopal day school
• Preschool through grade 5
• STEAM curriculum
• Independent school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition of $41,600 for 2026-2027 school year, which includes Capital Assessment Fee, Registration Fee, Church Fee, Technology Fee, lunch program, iPad for students in Grades 1-5, classroom supplies, textbooks, yearbooks, and day field trips. A deposit of $5,000 is due at enrollment with additional fees for new students and graduation.
2. Annual Fund: Five-week annual giving campaign each fall that bridges the gap between tuition and operating expenses. Supports small class sizes, technology, financial aid, safety, and professional development. Parents are expected to participate.
3. Financial Aid Endowment: Endowment established by Board of Trustees with a minimum threshold of $1 million to access funds, supporting the school's mission to provide need-based financial aid.
4. Olga Maria Beeck Faculty Development Endowment: Endowment supporting faculty and staff development, providing cutting-edge training and competitive benefits as it matures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is an independent, nonprofit Episcopal day school providing education for children from Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 5. It delivers a unified academic program across Preschool, Primary, and Elementary divisions supplemented by specialty STEAM (Arts and Innovation) programming, extended care (Aftercare and Enrichment classes), and a daily lunch program, all grounded in a whole-child, Episcopal educational philosophy and supported by a 1:1 Apple technology environment.

Product overview

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School is an independent elementary school offering a unified educational program from Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 5. The school operates as a single academic institution with integrated programs including the core Preschool, Primary, and Elementary divisions, supplemented by specialty programs (Arts and Innovation/STEAM), extended care services (After School Program), and auxiliary services (Lunch Program). The school is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School with comprehensive 1:1 technology integration using iPads and MacBooks. All programs are delivered through the Episcopal educational philosophy emphasizing whole-child development, academic excellence, and service to community.

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Products and services

• Preschool Program Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten program (ages 3-4) featuring play-based learning environment supporting curiosity, belonging, and joyful growth through purposeful play and collaboration. For families enrolling young children.
• Primary Program Senior Kindergarten through Grade 2 program building on foundational curricular concepts through experiential learning, emphasizing literacy development, mathematical reasoning, and thematic interdisciplinary units. For elementary-age children.
• Elementary Program Grades 3-5 curriculum providing rigorous academic education with student-centered exploration, project-based learning, and development of leadership skills and growth mindset. For upper-elementary students.
• Arts and Innovation (STEAM) Program STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music) featuring experiential learning, coding education, design thinking, and visual/performing arts education for enrolled students.
• After School Program Extended-day program consisting of Aftercare (supervised care until 5:00 pm with play and homework time) and Enrichment Classes (sports, yoga, art, music, coding, chess, and sewing activities). For working families needing extended care.
• Lunch Program Hot lunch service provided through Flik Independent School Dining including vegetarian options, fresh fruit and vegetables, with daily menu available online. For enrolled students.
• Apple Distinguished School Technology Program 1:1 iPad program for Kindergarten through Grade 5 students with Apple Pencil for Grades 4-5, MacBook Air laptops for faculty, Apple TV in all learning spaces, and Apple Classroom implementation; recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.
• Whole Child Education Holistic education program encompassing character education, Spanish language learning, global perspectives, physical education, and Episcopal spiritual development for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students create original digital content each year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Flik Independent School DiningcoreOthersPartnership with Flik Independent School Dining to provide hot entrees (including vegetarian options), fresh fruit and vegetables for daily lunch service. Snacks also provided. School lunch menu accessible through FLIK website.
• Magnus HealthcoreOthersPartnership with Magnus Health for student health records management. School mandates immunizations as required by Florida Department of Health.
• The Education GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead of school search led by Katherine Stuart and Vicki Raney of The Education Group. Conducted comprehensive national search resulting in appointment of Mrs. Farrar Richardson as Head of School effective July 1, 2025.
• ClaritycoreOthersFinancial aid application platform used for confidential, need-based grant applications. Clarity platform enables families to apply for financial aid.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDesignated Apple Distinguished School for commitment to Apple technology integration in education. Partnership includes Apple Teacher Program, Apple School Manager, Apple Care+ for Schools, and ongoing professional development. Students use iPads, faculty use MacBook Air laptops, all classrooms equipped with Apple TV.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Miami Country Day School: Pre-K3 through Grade 12 independent school in North Miami serving the same Miami-Dade affluent market. Competes for elementary-age families who want a K-12 pathway at a single institution.
• Pine Crest School: Large, well-resourced Pre-K-12 independent school with Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton campuses serving South Florida's affluent families. Larger-scale competitor with broader athletic/academic offerings but higher price point.
• The Gordon School: Independent Jewish day school in Miami serving the same Coconut Grove/Coral Gables/Key Biscayne feeder geography. Comparable size, faith-based mission, and tuition tier, with shared competition for values-driven Miami families.
• Saint Andrew's School: Independent Episcopal day and boarding school (Pre-K-12) in Boca Raton, FL. Closest Episcopal-identity competitor in the region with similar faith-based, college-prep mission and overlapping faculty-recruitment and family pools.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent K-12 Episcopal school in Tampa, FL. Faith-based Episcopal identity and Apple-forward technology positioning make it a strong conceptual peer for SSEDS, even though geographically separate.
• All Saints Episcopal Day School: Episcopal Pre-K-6 day school in Paradise Valley, AZ with a similar Apple Distinguished School recognition, faith-based K-6 grade band, and tuition profile. Most direct national peer on Episcopal identity, grade band, and technology-forward positioning.
• The Cushman School: Independent PreK-3 through Grade 9 school in Miami, with a similar Montessori-influenced early childhood program and comparable tuition profile. Direct competitor for Coconut Grove and surrounding Miami-Dade families seeking elementary education.
• Palmer Trinity School: Independent K-12 school in Palmetto Bay, FL serving South Miami-area families. Comparable faith-agnostic independent school model and tuition tier within the broader Miami market.
• Ransom Everglades School: Pre-K-12 independent college-prep school in Coconut Grove, FL, sharing the same Coconut Grove feeder geography and competing for the same affluent Miami families. Larger and older, it represents the primary graduate-school pathway option for SSEDS Grade 5 alumni.

Emerging players

• Trinity Episcopal School: Episcopal K-8 school in Winterville, NC and similar Trinity Episcopal Schools across the country share the same Episcopal identity, faith-based K-8 model, and admission cycle as SSEDS. Comparable peer on educational philosophy and grade-band.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/sseds
• Facebookfacebook.com/ssedschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssedschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st--stephen-s-episcopal-day-school

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