Shattuck-St. Mary's School

What Shattuck-St. Mary's School does

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a private Episcopal boarding and day school founded in 1858 in Faribault, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6-12 plus a post-graduate year. For the 2025-2026 academic year it enrolls 402 students (approximately 80% boarding, 20% day) drawn from 22 countries and 39 states, supported by 166 faculty and staff on a 245-acre campus with seven residence halls. The school delivers a college-preparatory curriculum organized around two proprietary frameworks — ScholarShift®, a blended learning model that replaces traditional class time on certain days with online instruction via Schoology and culminates in a self-designed Senior Initiative — and weCreate®, an innovation center with studios for video production, fashion design, graphic design, music production, and digital photography. These frameworks anchor nine branded Signature Programs: BioScience, Engineering, and The Major in academics; Hockey, Soccer, Figure Skating, and Golf in athletics; and Pre-Conservatory and Vocal Performance in the arts. A Center for Academic Achievement provides fee-based support for neurodiverse learners.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition billed in tiers — domestic boarding ($65,000 for 2026-27), domestic day ($46,000), and international boarding ($73,000) — plus per-program surcharges of $6,000 to $11,000 for Signature Programs and ancillary fees. Approximately 50% of families receive need-based financial aid, with the school distributing $7M+ in 2023-2024 (one of the largest such budgets among Minnesota private schools), funded from endowment and contributions rather than offsetting gross tuition at par. Summer camps and programs (Summer Session @ SSM, Ignite @ SSM STEM Camp, Figure Skating, Golf, Hockey, and Soccer Camps) provide a secondary revenue stream and feeder pipeline. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through rolling admissions: dedicated domestic and international recruitment teams, school-fair travel, campus tours, virtual interviews, webinars, and a WeChat presence for Chinese families. The school extends its model internationally through Shattuck St. Mary's Educational Services (SSMES), a wholly-owned consortium founded in 2013 that includes SSM Vietnam (a fully licensed Pre-K-12 partner school opened in Haiphong in 2025), International Curriculum Centers in China, and Dual Degree Programs with Tianyi Jiangsu High School in Wuxi.

The technology stack is composed of commercial, non-proprietary products: Schoology for learning management, Finalsite for the public website, Destiny Discover / Follett for the library catalog, MackinVIA for electronic resources, mySchoolApp for admissions, and Blackbaud Tuition Management for billing. Faculty credentials (70% with advanced degrees), Olympic-level athletic coaches, and a 7:1 student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 10 underpin the premium service delivery that supports the school's pricing and brand position.

Name

Shattuck-St. Mary's School

Legal name

Shattuck-St. Mary's School

Website

https://s-sm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a private Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 6-12 plus post-graduate, enrolling 402 students from 22 countries. It delivers college-prep education through nine Signature Programs in academics, athletics, and arts, anchored by the ScholarShift® blended learning model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (College-Preparatory Boarding and Day School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private boarding school
• College preparatory education
• Signature athletic programs
• STEM secondary education
• Residential secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Faribault

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Boarding Tuition: Full tuition for boarding students including meals, room, and school instruction. 2026-27 rate is $65,000.
2. Domestic Day Tuition: Tuition for day students. 2026-27 rate is $46,000.
3. International Boarding Tuition: Enhanced tuition rate for international students. 2026-27 rate is $73,000.
4. Signature Program Fees: Additional fees for specialized programs: BioScience ($8,000), Engineering ($8,000), Figure Skating ($11,000), Golf Tier I ($10,000), Golf Tier II ($6,000), Hockey ($11,000), Pre-Conservatory ($7,500), Soccer ($8,000), Vocal Performance ($7,500), The Major ($6,000).
5. Center for Academic Achievement: Fee-based tutoring services: Full-Time ($3,000 per semester), Part-Time ($60 per session).
6. Financial Aid Distribution: $7M+ awarded to student body in 2023-2024 school year, one of the largest financial assistance budgets of private schools in Minnesota.
7. Summer Programs and Camps: Revenue from Summer Session @ SSM, Ignite @ SSM STEM Camp, Figure Skating Camp, Golf Camp, Hockey Camps, Legacy Golf Academy, Soccer Camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels18 records

Core offering

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a private Episcopal boarding and day school serving students in grades 6-12 plus a post-graduate year, selling college-preparatory academics, residential life, and nine Signature Programs across athletics (Hockey, Soccer, Figure Skating, Golf), academics (BioScience, Engineering, The Major), and arts (Pre-Conservatory, Vocal Performance). Tuition is sold directly to families as annual subscriptions, with additional fee-based Signature Program enrollment, Center for Academic Achievement tutoring, and summer camps. The school also licenses its brand internationally through SSM Educational Services (SSMES), including SSM Vietnam (opened 2025) and Dual Degree Programs with Chinese high schools.

Product overview

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a private Episcopal boarding and day school (grades 6-12 plus post-graduate) offering a college-preparatory academic program centered on its innovative ScholarShift® blended learning model and nine Signature Programs. The academic Signature Programs include BioScience, Engineering, and The Major. Athletic Signature Programs encompass Hockey, Soccer, Figure Skating, and Golf, while the arts offerings include Pre-Conservatory and Vocal Performance Programs. The school operates the weCreate® Center for creative exploration and the Center for Academic Achievement for students with learning differences. The institution also extends its model internationally through Shattuck St. Mary's Educational Services (SSMES), a consortium of international schools and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shattuck St. Mary's Educational Services (SSMES): A consortium of international schools and programs offering a dynamic and academically rigorous learning environment modeled after the original flagship Shattuck St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota.

Products and services

• ScholarShift® Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 142 college acceptances for Class of 2025 including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Stanford
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faribault High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic co-op partnership allowing SSM students to compete in 12 sports through Faribault High School. Sports include cross country, football, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field. SSM covers roughly half the participation fee.
• The Legacy Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner18-hole championship golf course located across street from campus. SSM Golf Signature Program has unlimited access. Course features 2,800 sq ft putting and chipping green, heated hitting bays, team locker rooms. Course constructed in 1998.
• The Inn at SSMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus lodging accommodations for visitors to SSM campus. Part of quick links on main website.
• Shattuck St. Mary's International School VietnamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFully licensed SSM partner school opened in 2025. Located in Haiphong, Vietnam. Offers Pre-K-12th grade education with both boarding and day school options. Part of SSM Educational Services consortium.
• International Curriculum Centers (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSM contracted by two secondary schools in China to provide guidance on implementation of their AP programs as ICCs integrate these into Chinese national curriculum.
• Tianyi Jiangsu High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Degree Program partnership in Wuxi, China. Students can receive both SSM diploma and diploma from host school upon successful completion. DDP students spend three weeks in summer on SSM campus.
• NASA HUNCH ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSM Engineering students named finalists in NASA's HUNCH (High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware) program for first time in school history. Achievement placed them among top 1-2% of teams nationwide.
• Blackbaud Tuition ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSSM partners with Blackbaud Tuition Management to streamline tuition payment process for families including 10-month payment plan option.
• Welch Village Ski AreaminorOthersSki club travels weekly to Welch Village (55 minutes from Faribault) for skiing. Students can rent equipment and purchase lift tickets. Welch is cash-free.
• Cannon Valley Composite TeamminorOthersMountain biking club competes in MN Cycling Association races. Over 2,600 students across MN participate. SSM students can join through local bike shop coaching.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Phillips Academy Andover: One of the most prestigious U.S. boarding schools, located in Andover, MA. Directly comparable as a private boarding/day school serving grades 9-12 with PG, known for elite college placement and signature academic programs.
• The Lawrenceville School: Highly selective New Jersey boarding school with a comparable residential model, signature programs (House system), and elite college placement. Direct competitor for the same boarding-student demographic.
• Phillips Exeter Academy: Elite New England boarding school (grades 9-12, PG) in Exeter, NH with a comparable college-prep model, Harkness teaching method, and top-tier college placement outcomes. Directly comparable as a premium independent boarding school competing for the same high-achieving domestic and international families.
• Culver Academies: Indiana boarding school with strong signature programs in athletics (including hockey), leadership, and academics. Comparable in scale and program-driven positioning, with a similar residential college-prep model.
• Choate Rosemary Hall: Connecticut-based elite boarding school with strong signature programs in sciences, arts, and athletics, plus comparable college-prep positioning. Direct peer in the premium independent boarding market.
• Choate Rosemary Hall: Connecticut-based elite boarding school with strong signature programs in sciences, arts, and athletics, plus comparable college-prep positioning. Direct peer in the premium independent boarding market.
• The Hotchkiss School: Elite Connecticut boarding school with a similar premium boarding tuition structure, college-prep academics, and competitive enrollment profile. Direct peer in the top-tier boarding school category.
• Deerfield Academy: Elite Massachusetts boarding school with a similar 245-acre-style campus, strong college-prep academics, and premium tuition model. Direct peer in the elite private boarding school category targeting the same family demographic.
• Northfield Mount Hermon: Massachusetts boarding school with comparable signature programs in athletics, arts, and academics, and a similar mix of boarding and day students. Direct peer in the mid-size elite boarding school category.
• Avon Old Farms School: All-boys Connecticut boarding school with strong signature athletics programs (including hockey) and college-prep academics. Comparable as a private boarding school emphasizing elite athletic development alongside academics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shattuckstmarys
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/shattuckstmaryschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShattuckStMarys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/shattuck--st.-mary's-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/shattuckstmarys/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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