Early in 1961, a group of dedicated parents and parishioners from the newly established St. Luke’s Episcopal Church investigated the possibility of starting a Christian school. Much study went into the school plan which was presented and accepted at the second annual parish meeting.
The school board was established as the governing body of the school under the authorization of the Trustees of the Mission, and their first meeting was held on February 12, 1961. The Rev. Lloyd Austin Clarke was vicar of the church and first headmaster of the school. Largely due to the efforts and contributions of Ann Carson, a founder, the school grew. The school originally named The Episcopal School, later adopted St. Luke’s Episcopal School as its formal name.