1. Are there entrance exams?
2. How much is the tuition?
3. Is financial aid available?
4. What payment options are available?
5. Are there other fees?
6. Do the students wear uniforms?
7. Are buses available?
8. Is after-school care available?
9. Can non-Catholic students enroll at Saint Stephen
School?
10. Where are you located?
11. How old is the school?
12. What sports programs are offered?
13. What other extra-curricular activities are
available?
14. Why should I consider Catholic schools for my
child?
There are entrance exams for children entering Grades 2-7. For children entering Pre-K, Kindergarten or Grade 1, there is a screening process.
Tuition is listed here and is comparable to other Catholic schools in the area. You may be entitled to a stipend if you belong to a parish. Local parishes typically contribute $250 per child annually.
Yes. $22,000 in financial aid was provided last year. Please contact the school for more information.
Tuition can be paid in one payment for the entire year. We also offer the option of monthly payments via the FACTS Tuition Management Company.
Unfortunately, tuition alone does not cover the entire cost of educating a student at Saint Stephen School. Each family is responsible for a $300 assessment fee. There are many opportunities to meet that goal by participating in several fundraisers throughout the year. In addition, there is a $75 book fee for children in grades K-8. The book fee is $40 for Pre-K students. If desired, milk is provided to the students each day at lunch time for an annual fee of $14. Hot Lunch is offerred once a week and is typically $1-$5 depending on menu choice.
Yes. Uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform located at 500 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 203-795-5457 . In addition, there is also a gently-used clothing sale at school twice a year for parents to help one another. A minimum supply of brand new clothing for your child will cost approximately $100.
There are two Catholic schools in Hamden and both share a bus route provided by Laidlaw. Students outside the Town of Hamden will have to make their own transportation arrangements.
An after school program is available. Please see here for more information.
Absolutely. We promote an environment of inclusion, which values the diverse backgrounds of all of our students. Saint Stephen School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin. Of course, the religious formation of each student is central to the existence of our school, and each student is required to participate in the religious curriculum as well as liturgical celebrations.
Saint Stephen School is located at 418 Ridge Road in Hamden, CT near the intersection of Ridge Road and the Hartford Turnpike. We are a short drive from State Street and Whitney Avenue, and within minutes from I-95 and Route 15.
Saint Stephen School was founded in 1964 and has a long history of offering the finest in spiritual and academic programs. A majority of Saint Stephen students go on to attend Catholic high schools and area private schools.
The sports program includes girls and boys varsity and junior varsity basketball, coed soccer, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. Students in grades 5-8 can participate. There is also a bowling club open to all students.
Saint Stephen School has a music program with several bands including a jazz band. Students in grades 4-8 can serve on the Student Council. Numerous students are involved in scouting. There are book fairs, school dances, and the Annual Arts Night talent show. Many students also get involved in the community by holding food drives, visiting veterans at the VA Hospital in West Haven, collecting hats and mittens for area shelters, and holding fund raisers for local causes such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Hamden Animal Shelter.
The Office of Catholic Schools web site outlines many of the benefits of a Catholic school education.