Blessed Trinity Catholic School

What Blessed Trinity Catholic School does

Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic school in Ocala, Florida, founded approximately 1930 and operated as a parish educational ministry under the Diocese of Orlando. The institution serves families in Ocala and neighboring communities, combining a diocesan-approved curriculum with Catholic faith formation, weekly Mass, and the FranklinCovey Leader In Me leadership framework. Core academic offerings include Religion, Mathematics (GoMath Florida, IXL), English/Language Arts (HMH), Science (Pearson, McGraw-Hill), and Social Studies (MacMillan McGraw-Hill, iCivics), delivered in a single campus at 5 SE 17th Street.

The school's technology footprint centers on a STREAM Lab (integrating Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math) equipped with 3D printers and robotics, supported by computer labs and the Follett Destiny online library system. Athletics programs include basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer, and the school maintains a sister school relationship with Blessed Trinity in Nalweyo, Uganda.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition and fees, supplemented by donations, fundraising events (school dances, fall carnival, walk-a-thon), the Amazon Smile program, and tuition assistance through Step Up for Students scholarships (FES-UA, Family Empowerment, AAA). Admissions prioritize parish Stewardship Way of Life families, alumni, and siblings, with a $60 application fee and an Admissions Entrance Test required. The school is led by Pastor Patrick Sheedy and Principal Megan Losito, with a full administrative team including a Business Administrator, Registrar, IT Coordinator, and Instructional Coach. The institution is non-profit, privately held, and has no venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

Blessed Trinity Catholic School

Legal name

Blessed Trinity Catholic School

Website

https://btschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic parish school in Ocala, Florida, serving local families with diocesan-approved academics, faith formation, a STREAM Lab, athletics, and the Leader In Me leadership program. It operates as a non-profit ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church under the Diocese of Orlando.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Faith-based K-8 school
• STREAM education program
• Parish school ministry
• Private Christian school

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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 and Fees: School tuition and fees that change annually. The school participates in several scholarship programs including Step Up for Students FES-UA (formerly Gardiner/McKay Scholarship) for students with Unique Abilities, and Step Up for Students, Family Empowerment, and AAA which are income-based.
2. Donations: One-time or recurring donations from supporters. The school also participates in Amazon Smile where 0.5% of eligible purchases are donated to the school.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including school dances, fall carnival, walk-a-thon, and other volunteer-driven activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blessed Trinity Catholic School provides faith-based Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade education grounded in Catholic identity, Diocese of Orlando-approved curriculum, STREAM hands-on learning, the Leader In Me leadership framework, athletics, and clubs. The school sells annual tuition-based enrollment to families in the Ocala, Florida area, supplemented by scholarships, fundraising, and donations.

Product overview

Blessed Trinity Catholic School is an educational institution (Pre-K through 8th grade) offering a comprehensive academic program aligned with Diocese of Orlando standards. The school provides a faith-based curriculum spanning Religion, Mathematics (GoMath Florida, IXL), English/Language Arts (HMH, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), Science (Pearson, McGraw-Hill), and Social Studies (MacMillan McGraw-Hill, iCivics). The school features a STREAM Lab for hands-on Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math learning, an online library through Follett Destiny, athletic programs (basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer), and various clubs and organizations. The institution follows the Leader In Me framework for student leadership development and provides extended care services. The school operates under the Diocese of Orlando and adheres to National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Education Program Comprehensive Catholic, faith-based academic program for children from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through 8th grade, covering Religion, Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies under Diocese of Orlando-approved curriculum standards. Intended for local families in Ocala and neighboring towns.
• STREAM Lab Program STREAM education program featuring a dedicated lab with 3D printers, robotics, and hands-on technology used in lessons at every grade level, combined with an outdoor garden for applied learning. Designed for Pre-K through 8th grade students.
• Leader In Me Leadership Program Whole-school leadership development framework from FranklinCovey based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, teaching 21st-century leadership and life skills to all Pre-K through 8th grade students.
• Follett Destiny Online Library Service Online library service that lets students browse, check out ebooks, and reserve books through the school's Media Center. Available to enrolled students and faculty.
• Athletics Program School athletic program offering basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer to enrolled students, coordinated by the Dean of Student Services and Athletic Director.
• Admissions and Enrollment Service Admissions process for prospective K-8 students that includes online application via RenWeb, a $60 non-refundable application fee, review of school records and test scores, teacher recommendations, student interviews, and priority placement for parish stewardship members, siblings, and alumni. Targeted at families in the Ocala area.
• Step Up for Students Scholarship Program Participation Participation in state-approved Step Up for Students scholarship programs (FES-UA for Unique Abilities, Family Empowerment, AAA income-based) that enable eligible families to apply tuition assistance toward enrollment at the school. Aimed at income-eligible and special-needs families seeking Catholic education.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of OrlandocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates as an entity within the Diocese of Orlando and follows all Diocesan guidelines including curriculum approval, Safe Environment Training requirements, and Diocesan standards for enrollment and operations.
• Blessed Trinity Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is one of the primary educational ministries of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Priority admissions is given to members participating in the Parish Stewardship Way of Life. Students participate in weekly school Mass and faith formation programs.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the school at no extra cost to shoppers. EIN: 59-6046993.
• Step Up for StudentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school participates in Step Up for Students scholarship programs including FES-UA (for students with Unique Abilities), Family Empowerment, and AAA, all of which are income-based scholarships helping families afford Catholic education.
• Trinity Catholic High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated Catholic high school in the area. Listed as a resource link for families seeking continued Catholic education beyond 8th grade.
• Angels in ArmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarly Learning Center (ELC) affiliated with the school and church. Listed as a resource for families with younger children.
• FranklinCovey (Leader In Me)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school implements FranklinCovey's Leader In Me program, a whole school transformation process teaching 21st century leadership and life skills based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
• Blessed Trinity, Nalweyo, UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership where each classroom adopts a student from this Ugandan school. Classes raise $185 each to pay for a year's education for their adopted student through Spirit Week activities, book sales, and fundraisers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Ocala, FL, listed on BT School's website as a resource for families continuing Catholic education past 8th grade. Operates within the same Diocese of Orlando ecosystem and serves as the natural downstream feeder for BT School graduates, making it the closest peer in mission, geography, and parish alignment.
• St. James Cathedral School (Orlando): Catholic K-8 school in downtown Orlando operated by the Diocese of Orlando. Comparable in faith-based mission, Diocesan curriculum alignment, and tuition-based model, though located in a larger urban market than BT School's Ocala footprint.
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (Winter Park, FL): Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of Orlando serving the Winter Park suburb of Orlando. Directly comparable in grade span, faith-based mission, diocesan curriculum, and tuition-plus-scholarship revenue model, competing for similar Central Florida Catholic families.
• Holy Family Catholic School (Orlando): Catholic K-8 school within the Diocese of Orlando. Comparable in scale, mission, and operational model to BT School, and operates under the same diocesan curriculum, Safe Environment, and scholarship participation framework.
• Nativity Catholic School (Orlando): Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of Orlando. Directly comparable in grade span, faith-based mission, diocesan oversight, and reliance on Step Up for Students and similar scholarship programs to broaden affordability.
• Good Shepherd Catholic School (Orlando): Catholic K-8 school operated by the Diocese of Orlando. Comparable in size, mission, diocesan curriculum alignment, and tuition-with-scholarship revenue model, and competes for the same pool of Central Florida Catholic families seeking parish-affiliated K-8 education.
• Resurrection Catholic School (Orlando): Catholic K-8 school within the Diocese of Orlando serving the Orlando area. Comparable in faith-based mission, grade span, diocesan curriculum, and scholarship program participation.
• Christ the King Catholic School (Orlando area): Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of Orlando. Comparable to BT School in grade span, parish-affiliated governance, diocesan curriculum standards, and Step Up for Students scholarship participation.

Others

• San Pedro Center: Diocesan retreat and conference center in DeLand, FL, linked from BT School's website as a resource. Not a school but a related Diocese of Orlando institution that supports the faith formation programming BT School promotes, making it a comparable diocesan-affiliated organization in the same ecosystem.
• Blessed Trinity Catholic Church: The parish that operates BT School as one of its primary educational ministries. While not a school, it is the governance and stewardship parent entity for BT School, and its Stewardship Way of Life directly drives BT School's admissions priority and fundraising base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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