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#465 of 883 private schools in TX

St Stephens Episcopal School

High School

6500 SAINT STEPHENS DR, Austin, TX 78746

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

699

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

699

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#465 of 883

In Austin

#36 of 57

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About St Stephens Episcopal School

St Stephens Episcopal School is a private high school in Austin, TX. St Stephens Episcopal School serves approximately 699 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Stephens Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it comparesOn par with TX schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.1:1 students to teachers, St Stephens Episcopal School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Stephens Episcopal School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Stephens Episcopal School compares to 126 public schools serving similar grades in Austin, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.1:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

699

This School

711

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.9% vs 0%

Asian 21.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.9% vs 0%

Black 6.2% vs 0%

St Stephens Episcopal School Austin Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Stephens Episcopal School (this school)	—	699	8.1:1	6.3
WESTLAKE H S	3.7 mi	2,811	14.3:1	9.1
MURCHISON MIDDLE	3.9 mi	1,218	18.2:1	6.6
O HENRY MIDDLE	4.1 mi	691	16.5:1	6.8
ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES	4.1 mi	23	5.8:1	—
HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE	4.2 mi	968	13.8:1	9.4
WEST RIDGE MIDDLE	4.3 mi	899	12.5:1	9.5
FOUR POINTS MIDDLE	4.6 mi	593	12.6:1	7.8
LAMAR MIDDLE	4.7 mi	1,100	17.2:1	8.1
VANDEGRIFT H S	4.7 mi	2,522	15.1:1	8.4
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED	4.8 mi	123	—:1	3.0
AUSTIN H S	4.9 mi	2,296	18.2:1	7.1
MATHEWS EL	5.0 mi	347	14.5:1	8.2
ANDERSON H S	5.0 mi	2,167	17.6:1	7.4
ROSEDALE	5.1 mi	148	7.4:1	6.7
HELPING HAND	5.2 mi	21	7:1	—
MCCALLUM H S	5.3 mi	1,861	18.2:1	7.7
AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL	5.5 mi	16	2.3:1	—
CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE	5.6 mi	1,050	15.2:1	8.5
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S	5.7 mi	788	28.1:1	3.1
LEE EL	6.0 mi	442	13.8:1	8.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,020

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.4 / 10

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Enrollment 699

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.9%

Asian 21.6%

Two or More 9.2%

Hispanic 8.9%

Black 6.2%

Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6500 SAINT STEPHENS DR, Austin, TX 78746

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Stephens Episcopal School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WESTLAKE H S (rated 9.1/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FUSION ACADEMY AUS: AUSTIN (rated 6.4/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BRIDGE POINT EL Austin	1.0 mi	597	9.1
FUSION ACADEMY AUS: AUSTIN Austin	2.9 mi	82	6.4
ST THERESAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin	2.7 mi	289	7.1
VALLEY VIEW EL Austin	3.3 mi	290	8.5
EANES EL Austin	3.3 mi	551	9.2
FOREST TRAIL EL Austin	3.4 mi	546	9.2
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF AUSTIN West Lake Hills	3.5 mi	560	6.2
YPW SPANISH IMMERSION SCHOOL West Lake Hills	3.5 mi	10	—
WESTLAKE H S Austin	3.7 mi	2,811	9.1
RAWSON-SAUNDERS-AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXICS Austin	3.6 mi	199	6.7
HIGHLAND PARK EL Austin	3.5 mi	651	8.7
CASIS EL Austin	3.6 mi	630	8.9
PARAGON PREPARATORY INC Austin	3.5 mi	170	7.8
ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES Austin	4.1 mi	23	—
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Austin	3.8 mi	21	—
HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE Austin	4.2 mi	968	9.4
DOSS EL Austin	3.8 mi	917	9.1
CEDAR CREEK EL Austin	4.3 mi	517	9.2
O HENRY MIDDLE Austin	4.1 mi	691	6.8
MURCHISON MIDDLE Austin	3.9 mi	1,218	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78746 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$183,028

Median Home Value

$1,352,500

Median Rent

$2,097/mo

Population

28,268

College Educated

83.2%

Homeownership

66.7%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

42.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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CAST TECH H S San Antonio, TX	506	6.3
IDEA COLLEGE PREP WESLACO Weslaco, TX	756	6.3
IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION Mission, TX	772	6.3
ILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES OREM H S Houston, TX	727	6.3
MARLIN HIGH Marlin, TX	436	6.3
RUSK H S Rusk, TX	603	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Stephens Episcopal School

What grades does St Stephens Episcopal School serve?

St Stephens Episcopal School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend St Stephens Episcopal School?

St Stephens Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Episcopal School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Stephens Episcopal School rank in TX?

St Stephens Episcopal School ranks #465 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Stephens Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Stephens Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Stephens Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, St Stephens Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Stephens Episcopal School a religious school?

St Stephens Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 9 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 699
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 87
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Episcopal
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Travis County
Phone: (512) 327-1213

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