Since 1893, Stewart Home School has been a community dedicated to the education and enrichment of the special needs student. The philosophy has always centered on providing enriched opportunities for the pursuit of happiness—a lifestyle of choices.

Over the years, these special people and their families have joined with five generations of the Stewart family to provide a nurturing environment and an extension of home.

This is a place where people are supported and encouraged among their friends.

History of Stewart Home School

Stewart Home School occupies the historic campus of the old Kentucky Military Institute, our founder’s own high school, as well as an adjoining 850 acres of serene rural farmland in Frankfort, Kentucky. Originally a resort, and now on the National Register of Historic Places, the school offers a one-of-a-kind community where the intellectually disabled are appreciated for the people they are. Read More.

Philosophy

We believe intellectually disabled persons deserve every opportunity for personal growth. Our philosophy embraces an understanding of each intellectually disabled person as an individual who desires meaningful activity, success, friendships and acceptance. Each individual is gently urged to develop his or her skills and talents in all areas of life, including education at any age. Read More.

Facilities

Residence Halls, Classrooms, Gymnasium, Pavilion, Fitness Center, Library, Ballfield, Riding Ring and Stables, Fishing Ponds and Grounds combine to create a setting for a special needs education as lovely and complete as any college campus. Special needs students at Stewart Home School enjoy the commons areas as much as their own private rooms. The center of it all is the historic Main Building, or “Grand Central Station,” as we like to call it. It is here where Administration Offices, the Business Office, Residential Services and Health Care can be found. The Main Building is also home to a women’s residence hall. Read More.

Williams Syndrome | Down Syndrome | Fragile X Syndrome

Our mission is to provide in a beautiful way for the educational, vocational, emotional, recreational and spiritual needs of individuals with Down syndrome, Fragile X, Williams syndrome and other unique learning differences. We offer continuing education, vocational training, independent living skills assistance and an incredible variety of social and recreation activities. Students and their families set goals and design programs from among the many choices of classes, work opportunities and social experiences.