Devon Preparatory School

What Devon Preparatory School does

Devon Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grades 6 through 12, located at 363 North Valley Forge Road in Devon, Pennsylvania. It is owned and operated by the Piarist Order (Order of the Pious Schools), a Catholic religious order founded in Rome in 1617, and the school itself was established in the 1960s, giving it an operating history of over 50 years. The institution delivers a holistic Piarist-values-based education (humility, patience, community, honesty, charity) spanning academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual formation, with small class sizes, AP coursework, college counseling, and more than 85% high-school athletics participation. Recognitions include PLATINUM on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, PIAA golf state championships in 2021 and 2023, a PIAA individual golf state champion in 2022, and multiple National Merit commended and semi-finalist students.

The school's core technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms: Blackbaud myschoolapp for the parent portal, student management, and admissions inquiry workflow; Schoology as the learning management system; Google Workspace for education and Google Forms for registration; SwiftReach for emergency communications; Auctria for event ticketing; and LifeBrand for social media audit/management. The school demonstrated operational agility during COVID-19, transitioning to full online synchronous instruction (8:30am-2:35pm, seven class periods plus lunch) within three days. Additional sub-brands include the Devon Prep Summer Sports Camp, an ESF Camp partnership, an online school store for uniforms and merchandise, and The Devon Dialogue newsletter.

Devon Prep's revenue model is multi-stream: recurring tuition and fees for grades 6-12 enrollment as the primary stream, supplemented by the Annual Fund (charitable contributions from alumni, families, and the community), a completed $5.5M capital campaign (with a $1M Dunleavy Family matching gift) funding facility improvements, and EITC/OSTC Pennsylvania tax credit programs. Pricing is annual subscription-based but specific tuition figures are not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition runs through a structured admissions funnel — website inquiry, application checklists and deadlines, entrance exam registration, and admission events — supported by a multi-channel presence including the devonprep.com website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X), email newsletters, the Devon Weekly newsletter, and community events such as the Derby Day fundraiser. The institution operates independently from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and joined the Philadelphia Catholic League for athletics in 2018, competing against La Salle, St. Joseph's Prep, and Holy Ghost Prep.

Name

Devon Preparatory School

Legal name

Devon Preparatory School

Website

https://devonprep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Devon Preparatory School is a private Catholic college preparatory school in Devon, Pennsylvania, serving boys in grades 6-12 through a holistic Piarist-values-based education spanning academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual formation, funded primarily by tuition and donor contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Private Catholic education
• Secondary education
• Boys school
• Holistic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Devon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition revenue from enrolled students in grades 6-12, including associated fees for various programs and services.
2. Capital Campaign Donations: The Campaign for Devon Prep concluded with $5.5M goal achieved, including $1M matching donation from Dunleavy Family, funding facilities improvements.
3. Annual Giving: The Devon Prep Annual Fund provides ongoing charitable support from alumni, families, and community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Devon Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grades 6 through 12, providing holistic education spanning academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual formation. The school operates under the Piarist Order (Order of the Pious Schools), delivering a college-preparatory curriculum with AP courses, college counseling, and complementary programs in athletics, fine arts, and Mission and Ministry. Tuition-funded enrollment is supplemented by charitable giving through the Annual Fund and capital campaigns.

Product overview

Devon Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory institution for young men in grades 6-12. The school offers a unified educational program combining academic excellence with holistic formation. Core offerings include the academic program (High School and Middle School divisions with AP courses and college counseling), athletics (with over 85% participation), fine arts (theater, visual arts, music), and Mission & Ministry (service, retreats, faith formation). The school operates supporting services including a School Store, Summer Sports Camp, ESF Camp partnerships, and publishes The Devon Dialogue newsletter. The institution is operated by the Piarist Order and is located in Devon, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Education Private Catholic college preparatory education program for young men in grades 6-12, encompassing academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual formation under Piarist values. The integrated program combines the Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) divisions with AP courses, college counseling, and holistic development opportunities.
• Athletics Program Full athletics program offering competitive sports including golf, soccer, cross country, lacrosse, basketball, and crew, with participation in the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA-sanctioned competitions.
• Arts Program Fine arts department offering Studio Art, Ceramics, Makerspace, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Theater productions, and Music instruction for Devon Prep students.
• Mission and Ministry Program Catholic identity formation program providing retreats, liturgies, prayer services, sacraments, and service opportunities, including Kairos for 12th grade, Habitat for Humanity service trips, and required service hours (15 hours/year for Middle School, 25 hours/year for High School).
• School Store Online school store for Devon Prep uniforms, merchandise, and gear, operating through ePayTrak and BSN Sideline Store with notifications via Schoology.
• Summer Sports Camp Devon Prep Summer Sports Camp program offering athletic training and sports instruction during summer months at the Devon Prep campus.
• ESF Summer Camp Summer camp programming offered in partnership with ESF (Educational Summer Fun) camps, hosted at the Devon Prep campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ participation rate in athletics among high school students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hedgerow TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Devon Prep Theater program hosts Fall productions at Hedgerow Theatre in Media, PA. Students performed 'Peter and the Star Catcher' using storyteller theatre style, engaging audiences through minimal props and audience imagination.
• Philadelphia Catholic LeaguecoreOthers · 1 January 2020Devon Prep joined the PCL in 2018 as an independent Catholic school. Competes with La Salle College High School, St. Joseph's Prep, and Holy Ghost Prep in golf, cross country, soccer, and other sports sanctioned by PIAA.
• FIRST FTC Team 7244 - Out of the Box RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Devon Prep students participate in FIRST FTC Team 7244, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit robotics team accepting students from Chester County area. During COVID-19, team produced 810 face shields and 434 mask straps for frontline workers.
• Environmental Protection Club (student-led)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Student-founded Environmental Protection Club focuses on environmental consciousness, campus sustainability, recycling programs, and building an on-campus garden. Founded by Owen Kowalewski in winter 2019.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackbaud's myschoolapp platform powers Devon Prep's parent portal, learning management, and school communication systems.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevon Prep Mission and Ministry program partners with Habitat for Humanity for summer service trips building affordable housing for those living in poverty in West Virginia.
• College Counseling PartnerscoreOthersDevon Prep's College Counseling program provides guidance for students with college preparation, application support, and connections with higher education institutions. Students have achieved National Merit recognition and college scholarships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• La Salle College High School: Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school in Wyndmoor, PA and a fellow Philadelphia Catholic League member. Directly competes with Devon Prep for Southeastern PA families seeking a Catholic boys' education and PCL athletic competition.
• Saint Joseph's Preparatory School: Catholic, all-boys Jesuit college preparatory school in Philadelphia and a Philadelphia Catholic League member. Competes head-to-head with Devon Prep for admissions and PCL athletic titles, with a substantially larger enrollment and endowment.
• Holy Ghost Preparatory School: Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school in Bensalem, PA and a Philadelphia Catholic League member. Directly competes with Devon Prep for Catholic families in the Philadelphia suburbs across academics, athletics, and college placement.
• Malvern Preparatory School: Catholic, all-boys Augustinian college preparatory school on Philadelphia's Main Line. Operates in essentially the same geographic and demographic market as Devon Prep with overlapping admissions pools and extracurricular programs.
• Salesianum School: Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school in Wilmington, DE operated by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Comparable Catholic boys' college prep model and competing for top college placements in the broader Mid-Atlantic region.
• Archbishop Wood High School: Catholic coeducational college preparatory school in Warminster, PA and a Philadelphia Catholic League member. Competes with Devon Prep in PCL athletics and for Catholic families in the Philadelphia suburbs.
• Father Judge High School: Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school in Philadelphia and a Philadelphia Catholic League member. Directly competes with Devon Prep for Philadelphia-area Catholic families and PCL athletic competition.
• Bonner & Prendergast Catholic High School: Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school in Drexel Hill, PA. Comparable Catholic college-prep model in the Philadelphia region and a direct competitor for Main Line and Delaware County families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/devonprep
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRZsrbUQYzYBn1PahBfRRGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/devonprep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/devon-preparatory-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/devonprep

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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