About
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Just as the sea shapes the shore, life on Florida’s Treasure Coast
shapes who we are at Saint Edward’s School.
shapes who we are at Saint Edward’s School.
Being a Pirate means exploring with courage and embracing adventure. This spirit nurtures a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to venture into the unknown.
As one of Florida’s top PK–12 schools and the premier choice in Indian River County, we encourage every child to chart their own course — guided by a tradition that inspires academic inquiry, service and moral leadership.
As one of Florida’s top PK–12 schools and the premier choice in Indian River County, we encourage every child to chart their own course — guided by a tradition that inspires academic inquiry, service and moral leadership.
Our Mission
To inspire a nurturing community of enthusiastic learners, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
Advocacy is a central component of our mission. Centered on a love for children, advocacy is an environment of mutually supportive and respectful relationships.
As advocates in a compassionate community, we are purposefully committed to nurturing and championing each other and to bringing out the best in each individual. It is a way of life.
As advocates in a compassionate community, we are purposefully committed to nurturing and championing each other and to bringing out the best in each individual. It is a way of life.
Our Vision
We shape the future.
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Accreditation and Membership
When a school holds itself to exceptional standards, students rise to meet them. Our affiliation with national and regional associations affirms our commitment to best practices in governance, teaching, admissions and financial aid.
Accreditation keeps us accountable and forward-thinking, ensuring your child learns in a school that’s innovative, ethical and nationally respected — one that prepares students for success at top universities.
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
- American Association of School Librarians
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
- Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates
- Central Florida Episcopal Schools Association
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
- Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County
- Coastline Counselor Consortium (of Florida's Northern Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Independent Schools)
- College Board
- Commercial Food Equipment Service Association
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Council for Learning Disabilities
- Cum Laude Society
- Educational Records Bureau
- FACTS Financial Aid
- Florida Association for Media in Education
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Florida Association for Theatre Education
- Florida Council of Independent Schools
- Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA)
- Florida Forestry Association
- Florida High School Athletic Association
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Florida Marine Science Educators Association
- Florida Music Education Association
- Florida State Music Teachers Association
- Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
- Global Seal of Biliteracy
- Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
- Indian River Cultural Council
- Indian River Literary Society
- International Thespian Society
- MISBO
- Mu Alpha Theta
- Music Teachers National Association
- National Association of College Admission Counseling
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- National Business Officers Association
- National Geographic Society
- National Honor Society for Spanish - Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
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National Marine Educators Association
- National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL)
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National Science Teachers Association
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North American Association for Environmental Education
- One Schoolhouse Consortium
- Royal School of Church Music
- Southern Association of College Admission Counseling
- Sunshine State Athletic Conference
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Vero Beach Museum of Art
- World Affairs Council for the Palm Beaches
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Churchwomen donate a billboard marking the school’s original Indian River Shores site. -
Saint Edward’s earned full FCIS accreditation in 1970 – an impressive feat for a five-year-old school. -
Dick and R.L. Neill generously donate the school’s first bus in 1966. -
Valedictorian Hugh Russell addresses Saint Edward’s first graduating class in 1974. -
The original Upper School included six classrooms, a lab, library, and main office.
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ABC (Anything But Cars) Day marks seniors’ final day with students sporting college shirts and parading in creative vehicles. -
Grandparents Day, celebrated since 1989, honors the special bond between students and their grandparents. -
Since 2001, Senior Buddies pairs seniors with first graders for meaningful bonding activities throughout the school year. -
Since 1973, Homecoming has united Saint Edward’s alumni, students, and families in celebration and school spirit.
Over 60 Years of Educating and Inspiring Students
Saint Edward’s School was founded in 1965 by a group of Vero Beach parents who wanted a strong college-preparatory education for their children. At the time, families seeking this level of education had no choice but to send their children to boarding schools in the northeast.
Inspired by the success of Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, and with guidance from Rev. Hunter Wyatt-Brown and local leader John Morrison, these parents turned their vision into reality. The school opened its doors on September 22, 1965, welcoming 31 students in grades five through eight, beginning a lasting tradition of academic excellence and community in Indian River County.
Cherished Traditions
At Saint Edward’s, traditions aren’t just events – they’re experiences your family will remember for years to come. Over the years, these cherished traditions have become a defining part of our school culture.
From time-honored ceremonies to creative celebrations, these moments bring the community together, foster meaningful connections and create core memories that you and your child will carry long after your Saint Edward’s journey. Here, your family doesn’t just witness traditions – you’re part of them.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Saint Edward's School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or marital status to all rights, priveleges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School, and does not discriminate on these bases – including traits associated with race such as protective hairstyles – in the administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, or other School programs, in accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute §1002.421.
Saint Edward's School
Non-Discrimination Statement
Saint Edward's School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or marital status to all rights, priveleges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School, and does not discriminate on these bases – including traits associated with race such as protective hairstyles – in the administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, or other School programs, in accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute §1002.421.
Saint Edward's School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or marital status to all rights, priveleges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School, and does not discriminate on these bases – including traits associated with race such as protective hairstyles – in the administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, or other School programs, in accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute §1002.421.
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