The City is Our School
Our Location
Located in downtown Harrisburg, St. Stephen’s rests on the banks of the Susquehanna and in the shadow of the Capitol building. We are in walking distance of countless cultural, natural, historical, and educational resources. Our students routinely walk to theaters, museums, libraries, and state government buildings to participate in the real life of our city and region.
Our Diversity
SSES benefits from a student body and family community that is diverse in terms of race, culture, language, socio-economics, faith, gender, and sexual identity. Our Episcopal Identity leads us to welcome families of all faith traditions, or no faith tradition. We are proud of our diverse community that mirrors the population of the Greater Harrisburg Area. Our diversity is our strength!
Our Community
With a 1:9 staff to student ratio, every young person gets individualized attention at SSES. Small class sizes mean that faculty can tailor their instruction to the interests and needs of each student. Our teachers are highly qualified and nurture students by providing them the best academic experience possible. In addition to the core courses, students participate in Spanish, Art, Financial Literacy, Technology, Gym, Religion, Music, and Environmental Education classes. Our loving community includes support from devoted volunteers, our active Home & School Association, and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and its parishioners.
Learning With a Purpose
Our academic approach is experiential, student-centered, and project-based. We are creating the leaders of tomorrow, who make valuable contributions to their communities from the youngest ages. At St. Stephen’s students are learning to think critically, speak clearly, and act boldly.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Elementary Schools.
E-Sports
Starting in 2024, St. Stephen’s welcomed competitive E-Sports to our program. The SSES RiverHawks compete against other teams across Pennsylvania and the country.
Some of the benefits of E-Sports include:
Improved brain function
Social relations
Teamwork
Mental health
STEM education
Communication
Critical thinking
Leadership
Healthy gaming habits
Scholarships