What Stratford School does

Stratford School is a private K-12 education network operating 31 campuses across Northern and Southern California under parent company Spring Education Group, Inc. Founded in 1999 by Sherry Adams in Danville, California, the network enrolled more than 10,000 students as of February 2026 and employs over 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff. The curriculum is organized around a STEAM framework (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) integrated with Core Knowledge humanities, world languages (Mandarin and Spanish), and social-emotional learning, sequenced across Early Preschool (age 2) through 12th grade. The Mandarin bilingual program operates at 10 campuses using a team-teaching methodology with 50%+ Mandarin instruction in early grades and was the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM education. The Stratford Preparatory high school division, opened in San Jose in 2022 and replicated in Milpitas in 2025, offers 25+ AP courses, dedicated computer science, robotics, and AI electives through the Stratford Advanced Studies (SAS) program, plus college counseling beginning in 9th grade.

The core technology stack combines a PowerSchool student information system, Schoology learning management, and the proprietary Stratford Payment Portal and Stratford Connect for tuition and enrollment management. Academic offerings include a Computer Science Pathway from elementary through high school covering programming, AI, cybersecurity, robotics and game design. Stratford is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), recognized by the White House for early childhood STEM, and received the 2025 CLASS Outstanding K-16 Chinese Program Award.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition billed monthly, with the network maintaining quote-based pricing that varies by campus and grade level (figures not publicly disclosed). Supplementary streams include extended day programs, after-school clubs, summer camps (academic, specialty, and day camps run in partnership with Laurel Springs School and Envision by WorldStrides), and ancillary services such as lunch (ChoiceLunch) and uniforms (FlynnO'Hara). Distribution is a direct-to-consumer motion: parents discover the network through search, content marketing on the Stratford blog, open-house events, and campus tours, then complete online applications (or Ravenna for non-Stratford high school applicants) and readiness assessments. Each campus operates independently for admissions and enrollment. Ownership sits with Spring Education Group, Inc., which is majority-owned by Hong Kong-based Primavera Holdings Limited. The network reported $277,012 in campus-level monetary donations and roughly 9,641 pounds plus 17,650 meals of food donations in the 2024-25 academic year, alongside $180K in student-led charitable contributions.

Name

Stratford School

Legal name

Spring Education Group, Inc.

Website

https://stratfordschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stratford School is a California-based private K-12 network operating 31 campuses with 10,000+ enrollments, offering STEAM-focused preschool through high school programs with Mandarin bilingual instruction and college-prep under parent company Spring Education Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• STEAM curriculum schools
• Preschool through high school
• College preparatory programs
• Bilingual Mandarin programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunnyvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Primary revenue from tuition fees for preschool through 12th grade programs. Tuition varies by campus and grade level. Additional revenue from extended day programs and after-school clubs.
2. Summer Camps and Enrichment: Revenue from summer camp programs including academic camps, specialty camps, and day camps. Also includes partnerships with external programs like Laurel Springs School and Envision by WorldStrides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stratford School operates a network of 30+ private school campuses across Northern and Southern California, delivering preschool-through-12th-grade education with a STEAM-focused curriculum. The school offers age-tiered academic programs (Preschool, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, and High School 9-12) supplemented by Mandarin bilingual programs, 25+ AP courses, Stratford Advanced Studies, extended day care, and summer camps. Tuition is the primary revenue source, with families enrolling directly through campus visits, open houses, and online applications.

Product overview

Stratford School is a private school network offering a comprehensive preschool-through-high school education across 30+ campuses in Northern and Southern California. The core offering includes Early Preschool (age 2) through High School (Grade 12) programs, with Stratford Preparatory High School campuses in San Jose (Blackford) and Milpitas. The portfolio is unified by a STEAM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) supplemented by Mandarin and Spanish world language programs, 25+ AP courses, and Stratford Advanced Studies including AI: Models and Applications. Supporting programs include Summer Camps (Academic, Specialty, and Day Camps), Extended Day & Clubs, and college counseling beginning in 9th grade. The school integrates PowerSchool for student information management and Schoology as its learning management system. Technology education spans from early coding with Bee-Bot robots in preschool to full-stack development, AI, cybersecurity, and robotics in high school. The school achieved the Carnegie STEM Pathway Endorsement and its inaugural high school graduating class in 2026 earned acceptances to elite universities including Princeton, Cornell, Duke, and Johns Hopkins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stratford Advanced Studies (SAS): School's most rigorous course offerings that go beyond AP class standards and prepare students for top colleges and their specific area of study.

Products and services

• Preschool/Pre-K Programs Early childhood education programs for children ages 2-5, including Early Preschool (ages 2-2.5), Preschool (ages 2.5-4), Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4-5), and Transitional Kindergarten. Programs focus on STEAM-based curriculum, early literacy, phonics, music, and social-emotional development. Designed for families seeking premium early education.
• Elementary School Program (K-5) Private elementary school program for Kindergarten through 5th Grade featuring accelerated STEAM curriculum, Core Knowledge classes in math, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, computer science, world languages, art, music, and social-emotional learning. Designed for families seeking rigorous elementary education with strong academic foundation.
• Middle School Program (6-8) Private middle school program for grades 6-8 with accelerated math and science, English Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Spanish or Mandarin world languages, and emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and public speaking. Designed for families seeking advanced middle school preparation for high school.
• Stratford Preparatory High School High school program offering 25+ AP courses, Stratford Advanced Studies (SAS) courses including AI: Models and Applications, Computer Science, Healthcare Science, Business and Entrepreneurship, and athletics. Two campuses: Stratford Preparatory Blackford (San Jose) and Stratford Preparatory Milpitas. Designed for college-bound students targeting elite universities.
• Mandarin Bilingual Programs Mandarin bilingual programs for Preschool through Elementary and world language specialty classes, including team-teaching approach with English and Mandarin-speaking teachers. Winner of 2025 CLASS Outstanding K-16 Chinese Program Award. Offered at 10 campuses (9 in Northern CA, 1 in Southern CA). Designed for families seeking bilingual education.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs including Academic Camps (math, literature, creative writing), Specialty Camps (hands-on activities), and Day Camps with science/nature exploration, arts, sports, and games. Partnerships with Laurel Springs School and Envision by WorldStrides. Designed for families seeking summer enrichment for children.
• Extended Day & Clubs Before and after school enrichment programs including extended day care (available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), after school clubs (drama, chess, sports, speech and debate), and STEAM discovery activities. Designed for working families needing before/after school care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% of first graduating class became National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists (vs <1% nationally)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Laurel Springs SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer partnership with Laurel Springs School, an accredited online private school for K-12, offering educational travel and experiences during summer programs
• Envision by WorldStridesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer partnership with Envision by WorldStrides, the nation's largest accredited educational travel organization, providing experiential learning opportunities
• ChoiceLunchminorOthersLunch program provider for Stratford campuses with registration code for Stratford families
• FlynnO'Hara UniformsminorOthersApproved uniform supplier for Stratford School with school-specific ordering page

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harker School: Highly ranked Bay Area private K-12 school with strong STEM programs and elite college placement. Comparable to Stratford's high school in Silicon Valley in serving college-bound families seeking rigorous academics and STEM depth.
• BASIS Independent Schools: Network of private K-12 schools with a STEM-heavy, accelerated curriculum and consistently top-ranked college placement outcomes. Directly comparable to Stratford in STEAM emphasis, college-prep positioning, and multi-campus California presence.
• Menlo School: Bay Area private 6-12 college-preparatory school with strong athletics and academics. Comparable to Stratford Preparatory in serving Atherton-area families seeking elite college outcomes.
• Stevenson School: California independent K-12 day and boarding school with campuses in Pebble Beach and Carmel. Comparable to Stratford as a California-based private K-12 college-prep network with multi-campus footprint.
• Nueva School: Gifted-education-focused private K-12 school in the Bay Area with a design thinking and inquiry-based curriculum. Comparable to Stratford in serving California families seeking premium, project-rich K-12 education.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Bay Area private Catholic high school with elite college placements and AP leadership. Comparable to Stratford Preparatory in serving Silicon Valley families seeking top-tier college-prep outcomes.
• Castilleja School: Highly selective Bay Area private girls' middle and high school. Comparable to Stratford's middle and upper school programs in target market, premium positioning, and college-prep focus.
• Challenger School: Private K-8 school network founded in the Bay Area with multiple campuses across California, Utah, and Idaho. Directly comparable to Stratford as a multi-campus private K-12 operator in California with accelerated academics and strong college-prep orientation.
• Pinewood School: Independent private K-12 school in Los Altos Hills, CA, known for individualized attention and strong college placements. Comparable to Stratford in Bay Area private K-12 positioning and college-prep emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Spring Education Group sibling brands (e.g., Heschel Day School, St. John's Episcopal): Spring Education Group operates multiple private K-12 brands under shared ownership with Stratford, providing shared back-office, real estate, and marketing infrastructure. Comparable as closely-related portfolio brands with overlapping customer base and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stratfordschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/stratfordschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stratford-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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