St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School Admissions Guide & Consulting
Guidance for families applying to this Alexandria, Virginia Episcopal middle school, Grades 6–8
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About the School
Overview of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (SSSAS) educates students on three genuinely separate campuses across Alexandria, Virginia: the Lower School on Fontaine Street, the Middle School on West Braddock Road, and the Upper School on St. Stephen’s Road.
The Middle School serves Grades 6–8 with roughly 100 students per grade, guided by the school’s Episcopal tradition and its mission of pursuing “Knowledge + Goodness Together.” Every sixth grader takes SAINTS Skills, the Middle School’s signature course in executive functioning and study skills, and students take part in grade-level overnight bonding trips designed to build community from day one.
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
Approximately 100 students per grade level
Testing Required
SSAT
Academic & Admissions Snapshot
Signature Program
SAINTS Skills: a required 6th grade course in executive functioning and study skills
Community Program
Grade-level overnight bonding trips
Curriculum Structure
Single-gender math and science classes within a coeducational school
Core Curriculum
Visual arts, performing arts, religion, weekly Chapel, world languages, history, English, community service, athletics
Library
The Babyak Library
Recognition
Voted #1 Top K-12 Independent School (per school-reported recognition)
Want a Full Picture?
For a deeper look at the Middle School’s admissions process and student life, see our full How To Get Into St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes.
What Sets St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School Admissions Apart?
Applicants to the Middle School complete the SSAT as the required standardized test, demonstrating their academic readiness for the program. Because SSSAS Middle School occupies its own dedicated Braddock Road campus, separate from the Lower and Upper Schools, admission is a genuinely distinct process from applying to either of the school’s other divisions, with its own timeline, assessment, and shadow day experience specific to Grades 6–8.
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 Does the SSSAS Middle School Application Require?
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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.
Succeed in SSSAS Middle School Admissions with Cardinal Education
Because SSSAS Middle School requires the SSAT and operates on its own dedicated campus and timeline, families benefit from expert guidance throughout every step of the process. Cardinal Education’s consultants help families prepare thoroughly for the SSAT and build a complete, compelling application.
Families interested in support tailored to Asian American applicants can also see our St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School Admissions Support for Asian American Families.
“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 the Middle School require the SSAT?
Is the Middle School on the same campus as the Lower or Upper School?
What is SAINTS Skills?
Does SSSAS require a specific religion to apply?
Do applicants need to participate in an interview or shadow day?
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