St. Stephen's Episcopal Church moved onto the current property in Wimberley in the early 1970's. The beautiful mission was built as a replica of San Francisco de la Espada in San Antonio. Over the following years the parish added a Parish Hall and a Log Cabin to be used for Sunday School rooms. During a study of the goals of the parish, an interest in a school for young children emerged. Funding was found for a building, and the process began. Bishop Earl McArthur, The Rev. Ted Hervey, The Rev. Phil Parham, The Rev. Ted Knies and The Rev. George "Mac" Keeble have all had opportunities to add to this outreach of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. As Mac Keeble said: "God loves the little children."

In February of 1989, Director Mary Clare Dodson and Administrative Assistant Faye Albertson joined with Parish Secretary Jan McNiel to provide the administration needed for the school. The doors of St. Stephen's Episcopal School opened in September of 1989 with 11 staff members and 56 children. Carol Scheel became Director, and we began our second year with 65 children. In February of 1992, Lynda McCrocklin became Director.

The school has continued to grow and expand its programs since that time. From 1998 to 2003, Milam "Mike" Jones served as Headmaster. Under his leadership, the school added a middle school. New classrooms, covered walkways, a library, a computer lab and a gymnasium were added to the campus. Beginning in the fall of 2001, the school offered classes for 2-year-olds through 8th grade. The first 8th grade class graduated in 2002. Patti Pipkin Hood served as interim head of school for the 2003-04 school year. In July 2004, Richard T. Stark, PhD, began his tenure as Head of School. Through the vision and determination of the church and school community, we seek to provide an exceptional education for children from Wimberley and surrounding communities whose families choose our school.