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.
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

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.