established in 1922 with the motto “Character Before Career,” The Stony Brook School seeks to educate learners in the matters of the mind, body and heart and to challenge learners to become leaders with integrity and virtue. Distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission, the school is widely known for its passion for character education. situated on the beautiful north shore of Long Island, the 55-acre campus is home to learners from 26 countries and all over the United States—emerging as one of the most diverse private schools in the nation.