Saint Anne School

What Saint Anne School does

Saint Anne School is an independent Catholic TK-8th grade school located at 2015 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, operating within the Diocese of Orange and the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary to serve migrant farm-worker families, the school currently enrolls approximately 200 students across Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, taught by roughly 20 faculty and staff led by Principal Michael Browning, who has served since 1999. The school is fully accredited by WASC and WCEA and holds the only non-public Title I designation in its district, granting it access to federal remedial funding unavailable to competing private schools.

The school's core educational offering is its Blended Learning Model, launched in 2013 with a $600,000 foundation investment from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Shea Family Charities, and the Specialty Family Foundation, making it the first Catholic Blended Learning School in Southern California. The model layers third-party adaptive software—iReady Math, Imagine Math, Achieve 3000, and Accelerated Reader—on top of teacher-led differentiated instruction, supported by a one-to-one iPad program, interactive whiteboards, and Gradelink/Class Dojo/Google Classroom communication tools. Complementary programs include a Bravo Music Award finalist music curriculum, a science program featuring a UCLA School of Engineering microbiology partnership for grades 7-8, P.S. Science hands-on curriculum for TK-5, a fee-based after-school program operated jointly with the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club, and Spanish/Art electives added in 2025-2026.

Saint Anne generates revenue primarily through annual tuition ($8,170 for a single student up to $29,680 for four students in 2025-2026), one-time registration and technology fees, a per-child fundraising obligation, monthly after-school program fees of $250, and tax-deductible donations channeled through the Saint Anne School Support Council, which has raised over $2 million cumulatively since 2006. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on campus tours, Open Houses, parish referrals, multi-generational word-of-mouth, Facebook, and Instagram to drive TK-8 enrollment. Graduates consistently matriculate into premier Los Angeles high schools including Harvard Westlake, Loyola, Immaculate Heart, Crossroads, and Archer.

Name

Saint Anne School

Legal name

Saint Anne School

Website

https://saintanneschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saint Anne School is a private Catholic TK-8th grade school in Santa Monica, California, serving approximately 200 students with a nationally recognized Blended Learning model combining adaptive software with differentiated instruction, and is accredited by WASC and WCEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE), Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• TK-8 private school
• Blended learning education
• After school care programs
• Primary education tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for TK-8th grade education. 2025-2026 rates: 1 student $8,170, 2 students $15,340, 3 students $25,510, 4 students $29,680.
2. Registration & Technology Fees: One-time registration fees ($500-$2,000 depending on number of students) and annual technology fees ($250-$1,000).
3. Annual Education Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting financial aid, blended learning program, music program, iPad program, and facility upgrades.
4. Fundraising Obligation: Required fundraising commitment: $450 per child with $100 discount for each additional child.
5. After School Program Fees: Monthly fee of $250 for after school program. Drop-in fee $50/day. Scholarships available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint Anne School provides a TK-8th grade Catholic education centered on a Blended Learning Model that pairs adaptive software (iReady Math, Imagine Math, Achieve 3000, Accelerated Reader) with teacher-led differentiated instruction. The school supplements the core curriculum with a one-to-one iPad program, a fee-based After School Program, a Bravo Award finalist Music Program, a Science Program enhanced by UCLA collaboration, and Spiritual Formation, all delivered on its single Santa Monica campus.

Product overview

Saint Anne School is a TK-8th grade Catholic school in Santa Monica founded in 1908, serving approximately 200 students. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive Blended Learning Model as its core educational approach, which combines adaptive software (iReady Math, Imagine Math, Achieve 3000, Accelerated Reader) with outstanding teaching and differentiated instruction. The school provides a complete academic curriculum alongside specialized programs including a Bravo Award finalist Music Program (with Orchestra), Science Program (with UCLA collaboration), one-to-one iPad program, and a fee-based After School Program. The school is nationally recognized as a Blended Learning model and is accredited by WASC and WCEA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Students accepted into premier Los Angeles high schools including Harvard Westlake, Loyola, and others with honors and scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Bay FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental restoration partnership where middle school students participate in beach restoration projects with The Bay Foundation, learning about native plant restoration and coastal ecosystem protection.
• UCLA School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience curriculum enrichment through collaboration with UCLA's School of Engineering. 7th and 8th grade students receive microbiology instruction from UCLA faculty and graduate students, testing local beaches for E. coli bacteria.
• P.S. SciencecoreTechnology or Integration38-week hands-on science curriculum provided for grades TK-5, enhancing science instruction with experiential learning.
• SOL-LA Music AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for music education; students participate in SOL-LA Music Academy Community Festival performances.
• Santa Monica Boys and Girls ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaint Anne School operates as its own branch of SMBGC, providing after school program on campus exclusively for Saint Anne students at affordable rates.
• City Bridge FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Fellowship program where Saint Anne hosts over 50 fellows annually from Washington D.C. to learn about Blended Learning implementation.
• Loyola Marymount UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty from LMU's Teacher Education program receive training at Saint Anne School. LMU CAST program provides master's degrees for teachers.
• 4 Paws HealingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy dog program for reading buddies; brings therapy dogs to campus to help students build reading confidence.
• Sisters of CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinal Friday dress day fundraising supports orphanage sponsored by the Sisters of Charity in Tijuana.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Timothy School: Catholic TK–8 school in the West Los Angeles area serving overlapping Westside LA families. Comparable in mission, instructional approach, and competitive positioning against Saint Anne.
• St. Anastasia Catholic School: Roman Catholic TK–8 school located in Santa Monica, CA, directly comparable to Saint Anne in faith-based mission, grade span, and Westside LA catchment area. Operates under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles alongside Saint Anne.
• Corpus Christi Catholic School: Catholic elementary school serving the Pacific Palisades/Westside LA community, TK–8 grade span, parallel mission of faith-based K–8 instruction within driving distance of Saint Anne. Same Diocesan oversight and tuition-driven, donation-augmented model.
• Good Shepherd Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school in Beverly Hills offering full elementary and middle school instruction in the Westside LA region. Closely comparable grade span, Catholic identity, and tuition-based operating model to Saint Anne.
• St. Sebastian Catholic School: Catholic elementary school serving West Los Angeles with a TK–8 grade span. Competes for the same pool of Westside LA Catholic and values-based-seeking families as Saint Anne with overlapping admissions cycles.
• Stratford School: California-based private K–8 school chain operating multiple campuses with technology-integrated instruction. Directly comparable on grade span, technology-enabled blended learning pedagogy, and tuition-driven business model, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Turning Point School: Independent private K–8 school located in the Westside LA area (Culver City/Mar Vista). Directly comparable on grade span, private-school positioning, and emphasis on individualized/values-driven instruction.

Broad incumbents

• Windward School: Independent, college-preparatory K–12 day school in West Los Angeles. Comparable Westside LA private-school catchment, similar tuition-based model, and overlapping feeder-school dynamic; however, it operates a broader K–12 continuum and a wider portfolio of programs.
• Campbell Hall School: Independent Episcopal K–12 day school in the greater Los Angeles area. Comparable private-school mission, tuition-driven operating model, and broader portfolio of enrichment programs; broader K–12 offering than Saint Anne.
• Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools: Diocesan body overseeing Catholic TK–12 schools across Los Angeles, including Saint Anne. Relevant as the broader ecosystem operator and convener within which Saint Anne competes for families, follows accreditation standards, and partners on initiatives like the Seton Partners Blended Learning rollout.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintAnneSchoolSantaMonica
• Instagraminstagram.com/SaintAnneSchoolSM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-anne-school-elementary

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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