St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School Admissions Support for Asian American Families
Navigating an Alexandria Episcopal middle school on its own dedicated Braddock Road campus
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About the School
SSSAS Middle School Through an Asian American Family’s Lens
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School does not publish a current, specific Asian American enrollment percentage. The Middle School serves students from across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, on its own dedicated campus on West Braddock Road. SSSAS states a strong emphasis on character development, integrating values like kindness, empathy, respect, and service into daily life, alongside its stated commitment to “Knowledge + Goodness Together.” Founded in 1924, SSSAS is an Episcopal, coeducational school serving Grades 6–8 at the Middle School level.
Fast Facts
Location
4401 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 (Middle School campus)
Type
Private, co-ed, day school, Episcopal, college preparatory, Grades 6–8
Enrollment
~100 students per grade level
Asian American enrollment
Current percentage not published
Regional Draw
Students from Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC
Testing Required
SSAT
Community & Admissions Snapshot
Regional Draw
Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC
Stated Values
Kindness, empathy, respect, service; “Knowledge + Goodness Together”
Curriculum Structure
Single-gender math and science classes within a coeducational school
Demographic Data
Not independently verified for the Middle School specifically; confirm directly with the school
Testing Required
SSAT
Because SSSAS doesn’t publish a specific Asian American demographic figure for the Middle School, families weighing fit should ask directly during a shadow day visit.
Want a Full Picture?
For full admissions requirements and student life details that apply to every applicant, see our How To Get Into St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes.
What Families Should Ask About Community Life
Since SSSAS Middle School’s demographic reporting isn’t broken out by specific ethnicity, families interested in the Asian American community specifically should ask direct questions during a shadow day visit: what current student clubs or affinity spaces exist, how the school’s stated character and service values show up for students from different backgrounds, and what current Asian American families say about their experience on the Braddock Road campus.
Key Admissions Dates & Events
Application Window Opens
Early September 2026
Priority Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
Middle School Shadow Day
Oct. 22, Nov. 12 & Dec. 3, 2026 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Middle School Open House
November 2, 2026 (9:00 – 11:30 am)
SSAT Assessment Deadline
January 31, 2027
1st Round Admissions Decisions
February 26, 2027
Enrollment Commitment & Deposit Due
March 12, 2027
What the Middle School Application Requires
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01Applicant Writing Prompt Response
Required exclusively for Grades 6–12 via the online portal. Lower School (JK–5) does not submit a prompt. Applicants complete personal writing responses detailing their interests and voice for admissions review.
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02Teacher Evaluations
Delegated electronically via the online portal. Grades JK–5 require one evaluation from the current lead/homeroom teacher. Grades 6–12 require two evaluations: one from current English and one from current Math.
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03Transcript & School Records
Parents submit an electronic Release of Records form. Grades 1–12 require current-year report cards plus full prior-year transcripts. JK–K transcripts are optional. Additional educational testing may be attached.
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04Student & Parent Interview
Required for all applicants. Grades JK–5 complete a Parent Interview. Grades 6–12 complete a joint Student and Parent Interview, scheduled via the portal checklist post-application submission.
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05SSAT Standardized Test
Required exclusively for Grades 6–12. Grades JK–5 complete internal developmental assessments instead. Official SSAT scores (verbal, math, reading, writing sample) must be submitted by late January.
Partner with Cardinal Education for SSSAS Success
Cardinal Education has worked with Asian American families across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC, navigating SSSAS Middle School’s assessment options and helping them ask informed questions about community fit during a shadow day visit. Our consultants also help families build a complete, compelling application.
For the general SSSAS Middle School admissions timeline and requirements that apply to every applicant, see our St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School Admissions Guide & Consulting.
“The overnight bonding trip helped our son form real friendships before school even started, and SAINTS Skills gave him study habits he still uses. Cardinal Education helped us navigate the assessment options and prepare for the shadow day visit.”— SSSAS Middle School Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SSSAS Middle School have Asian American affinity groups?
Does SSSAS Middle School require standardized testing?
Is SSSAS Middle School a religious school?
Where do SSSAS Middle School families come from geographically?
What is the class structure like for math and science?
Considering St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School?
Our consultants help Asian American families navigate the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School admissions process with clarity and confidence.