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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.

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.

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.

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 Choral Directors Association
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Carney, Sandoe & Associates
Central Florida Episcopal Schools Association
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County
College Board
Commercial Food Equipment Service Association
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Learning Disabilities
Country Day School Headmasters Association
Cum Laude Society
Educational Records Bureau
Florida Association for Media in Education
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA)
Florida High School Athletic 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
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 Association of Principals of Schools for Girls
National Business Officers Association
National Geographic Society
National Honor Society for Spanish - Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL)
One Schoolhouse Consortium
Royal School of Church Music
School and Student Service for Financial Aid
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

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.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, physical disability, gender identity, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, hiring policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

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