St. Stephens Episcopal School Houston

Rooted in the Episcopal faith, the school emphasizes values such as individuality, service, questioning, relationships, belief, and the future. It employs a progressive, Montessori-based pedagogy that focuses on the holistic development of the child, integrating spiritual formation into the overall curriculum to foster a caring and respectful community.

The school offers a continuum of education based on Montessori principles, including Orientation (15 months–3 years), Primary (3–6 years), Lower Elementary (1st–3rd grade), Upper Elementary (4th–6th grade), and a Middle Years program (7th–8th grade). The curriculum features core subjects like math, language, science, and geography, alongside specialized instruction in robotics, film, fine arts, music, Spanish, and physical education. Middle Years students engage in an accelerated curriculum that combines Montessori-inspired learning with dynamic electives.

St. Stephen’s aims to cultivate lifelong learners and influential global citizens who lead with compassion and a holistic view of the world. Graduates are prepared to be critical thinkers with a strong sense of responsibility for their interconnected world, grounded in both academic success and moral development.

The school employs a dedicated learning specialist and a school counselor to support student development. These professionals work alongside faculty to ensure that the educational environment remains inclusive and responsive to the needs of all students.

The school follows a structured admissions process requiring an online application, report cards, teacher referrals, and standardized test results (ISEE, STAAR, or IOWA) for applicable grades. Applicants participate in a visit, which ranges from a family meeting for Orientation to a half-day classroom visit for Primary and a full-day visit for Kindergarten through 8th grade. The priority application deadline is February 1, with admissions decisions provided by the Common Reply Date of March 25.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar with morning carpool from 8:00 am to 8:15 am. Before-care is available starting at 7:15 am, and after-care services extend until 6:00 pm. Various dismissal times are offered depending on the program, ranging from 11:45 am for partial-day students to 3:30 pm for Elementary and Middle Years students.

Located in the Montrose area of Houston, the campus includes specialized learning spaces such as the da Vinci Lab for Creative Arts & Sciences, which supports STEM education. The school utilizes multiple buildings for its various age groups, with designated carpool locations and playground areas. Facilities are designed to support a range of activities, including fine arts, music, and physical education.

The Bulldog 360 program offers a variety of curated, age-appropriate after-school enrichment courses. Additionally, the school hosts "The Bulldog Days of Summer," a summer program for students. These offerings are designed to complement the core curriculum and provide further opportunities for student engagement.