St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School

SSSAS is a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in the Diocese of Virginia that educates boys and girls from ages 3 through grade 12. SSSAS serves students from across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

We have three distinct campuses, each uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the students within. The Lower School, ages 3 through grade 5, is located on Fontaine Street; the Middle School, 6-8, is located on Braddock Road; the Upper School, 9-12, is located on St. Stephen's Road.

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), through an accreditation program that is recognized and approved by the Virginia State Board of Education and the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA). In addition, we are affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association (MAESA), and The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW). Please note that SSSAS is a religiously-affiliated institution that is exempt from Virginia Department of Social Services Licensing. The public disclosure statements found here are posted to meet the requirements of the religious exemption law.

At St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we set the highest academic standards through a demanding college preparatory curriculum. The academic program gives our students a firm grasp of fundamental skills and develops their ability to think and write creatively, critically, and independently. In addition, the curriculum fosters an appreciation for the diversity and interconnectedness of human experience. We challenge our students to ask more questions, give consideration to other points of view, and never settle for the easy answer.

We teach our Saints to meet the world with fearless curiosity. To become comfortable with the unfamiliar—an idea, a way of knowing, a perspective, a vision. To expect support as they gain knowledge through success and failure. Saints learn that taking healthy risks is the key to learning and innovating. That failure leads to growth rather than defeat.

They know it's safe to explore new territory, to step out of their comfort zones. This generates a joy in learning that, in turn, increases intellectual engagement and understanding at all ages. And the satisfaction of accomplishment—the attainment of academic, artistic, or athletic excellence—redoubles the enthusiasm and drives a desire to try even more.

Middle School Grades: 6-8
Address: 4401 West Braddock Road, Virginia, 22304

Upper School Grades: 9-12
Address: 1000 St. Stephen's Road, Virginia, 22304