I am a student of St. Edward's and this has been my first year there. It is absolutely amazing. The programs are quite advanced and the education prepares me for everyday life. From choir, to the great sports, and finishing off with the theater department it is exceptional. The school makes everyone
... Read more feel included and everyone is given extra help when needed. It is a great school with amazing teachers, exceptional programs, great education, talented students, and an extremely safe environment. I love St. Edward's! Read less
Posted by a student on 06/07/09
Saint Edward's School embraces each child individually and brings out the best in them. I am amazed at the effort that the school puts forth in order to do this. My children have confidence in their abilities and they are more prepared for college right now, at the halfway point of their Middle School
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
We are fortunate in this small beach town to have a school of Saint Edward's caliber. My children have flourished academically, athletically and socially while attending Saint Edwards. The faculty and admistrators really know and understand my children. The curriculum at each campus is second to none
... Read more in Indian River County and surrounding communities. My Senior is without a doubt prepared for college and beyond. I love the fact that my children have the opportunity to go to Chapel, discuss religion and pray within a classroom seting and are encouraged to make sound moral and ethical decisions in their lives. The faculty and coaches have been great role models. Saint Edwards is more diverse then people realize. This years Senior class has about 30 % of its students (including my child) from a diverse background. While Saint Edwards is a financial sacrafice ...it is the best investment we have ever made!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
Over 80 % of the 2009 graduates got into their 1st choice college!!! Private school is expensive, but that statistic is worth it!When moving to Vero Beach a few years back, we tried the local elementary - an A school for 10 years plus, with a gifted program. Ha ha. My child was taught FCAT-ology - no
... Read more science (except for gardening) and only the subjects being tested that year. And the gifted program meant being pulled out of class one day a week to play....St. Edwards has been a great learning environment. My 7th grader just took the DUKE-SAT and scored a 640 reading, higher that 85% of this year's seniors - the school is amazing. And to the writer who said it was a country club... there are many students on financial aid, foreign exchange students from around the world, and every shade in the human rainbow in the classes! Read less
I am an alumni of St. Edwards ('07). SES prepares every student individually for college. For example, I have a friend who was top of our class and went on to MIT and is at the top of her class there too. I have another friend who struggled at SES, but did learn the study skills necessary and now is
... Read more at the right college for her, Florida Southern, and is at the top of her class. Additionally, I have cousins and friends who attended local public schools and either did not get into their top college choices, are greatly struggling with the academics, or have dropped out of college completely. SES is worth every penny and I would not trade the education I received from there for anything! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/29/09
The school was started as a reaction to the 1960s desegregation laws . And it has remained an elitist, country club school ever since. There is little racial and financial diversity among students or faculty. The academics are okay, but public schools can provide the same. Don't waste your money.
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Posted by a other on 02/13/09
The school is a blessing to the surrounding Treasure Coast. They are creating leaders for tomorrow's future. They truly taken an interest in every child no matter what age. They offer amazing services to the children. I have three children in the school and this is our fourth year in the Lower School.
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/08
The emphasis is on the whole child at St Eds. I have had 2 children and 9 neices/nephews graduate from this school. All got into their first choice colleges; all were prepared. Academically it is the best in the region, and is backed up by the AP scores, college acceptances, and the number of Merrit
... Read more Scholars. Extracurricular opertunities are abundant and are encouraged. We are lucky to have this school in our area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
My Child looks forward to school every morning. He comes home happy. He is fostering a love of learning.He also has formed great friends, with wonderful morals and values,that will last a lifetime.
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Vero Beach schools — St Edward S Upper School is located at 1895 Saint Edwards Dr, Vero Beach FL 32963. 1895 Saint Edwards Dr is in the 32963 ZIP code in Vero Beach, FL St Edward S Upper School is a Private school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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