The Churchill School

What The Churchill School does

The Churchill School and Center is a nonprofit, independent K-12 college preparatory school founded in 1972 in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood, serving students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing delays, and related conditions. The school operates two divisions (Lower School K-6 and Upper School 7-12, recently restructured from three divisions) with a deliberate low teacher-to-student ratio of two teachers per class of 8-13 students, delivering instruction through Orton-Gillingham methodology, Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE), and the Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) program. Its 101-250 employees include specialized faculty, school psychologists, social workers, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, and literacy and math specialists.

The core K-12 academic program is anchored by an all-inclusive tuition model of $79,000 (K-8) and $81,000 (9-12) for the 2025-2026 school year, covering academics, trips, lunch, and yearbooks, with financial assistance available through Connors Funding and the Clarity platform. Ancillary revenue streams include Camp Churchill (5-week summer program at $2,500-$3,000 per session), After-School Programs, the Tutor Referral Service ($100-$200/hour third-party transactions), a $125 non-refundable application fee, and philanthropy through the Churchill Fund and memorial funds.

The Churchill Center functions as a sub-brand extending the school's domain expertise externally via the #OneChurchill Reading Initiative (free 27-week tutoring), free community reading assessments, professional development workshops, and a strategic partnership with The Reading League New York. The school also operates 21 sports teams, a comprehensive arts curriculum, a four-year college guidance program, and a Parents Association, with student outcomes evidenced by graduates matriculating to competitive colleges across the U.S. and internationally. Technology integration is limited to standard school administration tools: mySchoolApp (parent portal), Clarity (financial assistance), Active Network (camp registration), Mailchimp (email), and standard calendar sync. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability; instruction is entirely human-delivered.

Name

The Churchill School

Legal name

The Churchill School And Center

Website

https://churchillschoolnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Churchill School is a nonprofit K-12 college preparatory school in Manhattan serving students with language-based learning disabilities, founded in 1972. It delivers specialized Orton-Gillingham-based instruction in small classes (8-13 students) with two teachers, charging $79,000-$81,000 annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education K-12 Independent School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC), Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Language-based learning disability education
• Multisensory structured literacy instruction
• Orton-Gillingham phonics tutoring
• K-12 special education school
• College preparatory learning support

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - K-8: Annual tuition for grades K-8 is $79,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. Tuition is all-inclusive, covering all academic program expenses, trips, lunch, and yearbooks.
2. Tuition - Upper School (9-12): Annual tuition for grades 9-12 is $81,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. All-inclusive pricing covers academic program, trips, lunch, and yearbooks.
3. Camp Churchill Summer Program: Summer camp program offering 5-week sessions. Enrolled students pay $2,500/session; non-enrolled students pay $3,000/session. Early bird discounts available for 2+ sessions.
4. Tutor Referral Service: Connects students K-12 with tutors. Hourly rates typically $100-$200 per hour, determined between tutor and parent. School acts as referral service.
5. After-School Programs: Clubs and activities for enrolled students including chess, cooking, Minecraft, arts, sports. Homework Club available. Hour-long sessions Monday-Thursday 3-5:30pm.
6. Philanthropy and Donations: The Churchill Fund provides flexible classroom furniture, technology, and supports athletic, visual arts, music, and theater programs. Also includes The Meryl Schwartz Fund, The Lydia White Fund, and The Reading Initiative.
7. Application Fees: $125 non-refundable application fee for new student applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Churchill School provides a K-12 college preparatory education for students with language-based learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing delays) through small classes of 8-13 students with two teachers per class, delivered on its Manhattan campus across Lower School (K-6) and Upper School (7-12) divisions. Its integrated offering includes the Churchill Center for professional development, the #OneChurchill Reading Initiative, Camp Churchill summer program, After-School Programs, athletics, arts, college guidance, and a Tutor Referral Service. All-inclusive annual tuition covers academics, trips, lunch, and yearbooks.

Product overview

The Churchill School operates a single unified K-12 educational platform for students with language-based learning disabilities, structured as two divisions: Lower School (K-6) and Upper School (7-12). The core program is complemented by The Churchill Center sub-brand offering professional development, workshops, tutoring services, and the #OneChurchill Reading Initiative. Additional offerings include Camp Churchill (summer program), After-School Programs (clubs and Homework Club), Athletics (21 sports teams), Arts Program (visual and performing arts), College Guidance Program, and Parents Association. The school also provides Free Community Reading Assessments and manages The Churchill Fund for philanthropy. The school integrates with mySchoolApp for the Parent Portal, Clarity for financial assistance applications, and calendar systems (Google Calendar, Outlook, Yahoo Calendar) for event synchronization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Churchill: Summer camp program for students entering grades K-6, offering literacy instruction and STEAM activities
• The Reading Initiative
• The Churchill Fund
• The Meryl Schwartz Fund
• Lydia's Fund

Products and services

• The Churchill School K-12 Program College-preparatory independent K-12 school serving students with specific language-based learning disabilities and language disorders including dyslexia, auditory processing delays, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Operates in two divisions: Lower School (K-6) and Upper School (7-12) with small classes of 8-13 students and two teachers per class.
• Lower School Program Elementary education program for grades K-6 featuring specialized instruction across literacy, math, science, performing arts, physical education, technology, music, and arts, with an executive functioning and social skills curriculum.
• Upper School Program Middle and high school program for grades 7-12, providing research-based educational methods for students with language-based learning disabilities, including a comprehensive guidance program for college preparation and 21 sports teams.
• The Churchill Center A leading resource in the field of language-based learning disabilities providing professional development, workshops, tutoring referral services, and community support for families, education professionals, and related service providers in New York City and beyond.
• Camp Churchill Five-week summer adventure program for grades K-6 held on Churchill's campus. Features daily Orton-Gillingham-based literacy instruction combined with STEAM activities, arts, sports, swimming, and field trips. Staffed by Churchill educators and upper school students. Open to enrolled and non-enrolled students.
• After-School Programs
• #OneChurchill Reading Initiative
• Tutor Referral Service
• Free Community Reading Assessments
• Workshops (Churchill Center)
• College Guidance Program
• Athletics Program
• Arts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates attend competitive colleges
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Reading League New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurchill Center partners with The Reading League New York to offer professional development workshops for teachers and education professionals. The partnership extends Churchill's expertise to the broader educational community through evidence-based learning disability education.
• NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)minorOthersChurchill holds membership in NAIS, participating in their Annual People of Color Conference and accessing resources for independent school leadership.
• NYAIS (New York Association of Independent Schools)minorOthersRegional membership organization supporting independent schools in New York.
• ISAA (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest)minorOthersRegional membership organization for independent schools.
• NBOA (National Business Officers Association)minorOthersMembership organization supporting business operations of independent schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landmark School: A private coed boarding and day school in Beverly, MA serving students in grades 2-12 with language-based learning disabilities. Operates a renowned outreach program and uses research-based instruction. Comparable in specialized LD focus, tuition model, and methodology.
• The Gow School: A coed boarding and day school in South Wales, NY (near Buffalo) serving students in grades 7-12 with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Uses Orton-Gillingham methodology. Comparable as a specialized LD college-prep school serving similar student populations and families.
• The Forman School: A coed college-preparatory boarding and day school in Litchfield, CT serving students in grades 9-12 with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. Comparable as specialized LD college-prep school with research-based instruction.
• Winston Preparatory School: A private day school with campuses in NYC and Connecticut serving students with language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. Uses individualized instruction models. Comparable as a multi-campus LD specialist serving similar NYC-area families.
• Kildonan School: A coed boarding and day school in Amenia, NY (Hudson Valley) serving students ages 6-18 with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Uses Orton-Gillingham approach. Comparable regional peer with similar mission, methodology, and student profile.
• AIM Academy: A K-12 private school in Conshohocken, PA serving bright students with language-based learning disabilities including dyslexia. Uses evidence-based methodologies and small class sizes. Comparable in mission, methodology (Orton-Gillingham), and student outcomes focus.
• The Frostig School: A K-12 school in Pasadena, CA serving students with language-based learning disabilities, primarily dyslexia. Uses multisensory structured language instruction. Comparable West Coast peer in specialized LD education.
• Lab School of Washington: A K-12 private school in Washington DC serving students with language-based learning disabilities including dyslexia, ADHD, and related conditions. Uses research-based methodologies and small classes with individualized instruction - directly comparable to Churchill in mission, pedagogy, and student profile.
• Eagle Hill School: A K-12 school in Hardwick, MA serving students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Known for individualized instruction and small class sizes. Directly comparable as a full LD school serving similar populations with research-based methodologies.

Regional players

• The Newgrange School: A private K-12 school in Hamilton, NJ serving students with language-based and other learning disabilities. Comparable as a regional LD school but serves a different geographic market than Churchill.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/churchillschoolandcenter
• Instagramchurchillschoolnyc.org/media/filter/instagram
• Xx.com/churchillschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-churchill-school-and-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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