The Westminster Schools

Name

The Westminster Schools

Legal name

The Westminster Schools

Website

https://westminster.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Westminster Schools is an independent, coeducational Christian day school in Atlanta, GA, serving students from pre-first through 12th grade through Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions on a 180-acre Buckhead campus, funded primarily through tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Private School Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Independent day school
• Christian school education
• College preparatory programs
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for students in pre-first through 12th grade. Tuition ranges from $37,525 for lower school to $42,865 for upper school, with payment plans available.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer camp programs and summer school courses for learners of all ages from elementary-aged kids to young adults.
3. ASK! After School Kids Program: After school supervision and enrichment program for children enrolled in the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Westminster Schools is a private, independent, co-educational Christian day school in Atlanta, GA, serving students from pre-first through 12th grade. It delivers college-preparatory academics organized into Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School divisions, complemented by athletics, performing and visual arts, experiential programs (JanTerm and MayATL), summer programs, after-school care (ASK!), college counseling, and global engagement opportunities on a 180-acre Buckhead campus.

Product overview

The Westminster Schools is an independent Christian day school offering a pre-first through 12th grade educational experience organized into three academic divisions (Lower School, Middle School, Upper School). The institution provides a comprehensive suite of programs including academic divisions with co-teaching models, experiential programs (JanTerm, MayATL), professional development (Center for Teaching), innovation initiatives (Goizueta Center for Innovation), service programs (The Glenn Institute), athletics (25+ teams across divisions), performing and visual arts, global engagement opportunities, summer programs, after-school care (ASK!), media production (WCAT broadcast program), library resources, and college counseling. The school serves intellectually motivated students with a focus on academic and personal excellence, inclusive Christian community values, and development of leaders of conscience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (Pre-first through Fourth Grade) Academic division serving pre-first through fourth grade students using a co-teaching model in every classroom, with dedicated spaces and teachers for science, visual arts, performing arts, design thinking, physical education, Bible values, library, and world languages. For families enrolling young learners in the Atlanta area.
• Middle School (Fifth through Eighth Grade) Academic division for grades 5-8 offering a transformative middle school experience with 13 leadership councils, 25 athletic teams, MayATL experiential program, STEAM initiatives, and service learning opportunities for adolescent students.
• Upper School (Ninth through Twelfth Grade) Academic division for grades 9-12 delivering AP and honors courses, JanTerm 3-week immersive program, global study opportunities, expert college counseling, athletics, and performing arts cocurriculars for high school students preparing for college admission.
• Summer Programs Seasonal offering including summer camp programs and summer school courses for learners of all ages from elementary-aged children to young adults, available to enrolled Westminster students and the broader community.
• ASK! After School Kids Program After-school supervision and enrichment program for enrolled children that ensures safety and provides activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth beyond regular school hours.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program with 25 middle school teams, varsity sports teams, and 180+ coaches, supporting 400+ alumni competing at the NCAA level and 25+ at professional or Olympic levels. Available to enrolled students across all three divisions.
• Arts Program Performing and visual arts program in which 40%+ of Upper School students participate, including orchestra, drama, chorus, fall musical productions, and visual arts instruction across all three academic divisions.
• Global Engagement Global education programs including exchange programs, short-term trips with peers and faculty, and semester abroad opportunities with partner organizations for Upper School students seeking international learning experiences.
• College Counseling Expert college counseling service staffed by dedicated counselors who guide Upper School students through the college application and selection process, including hosting admissions representatives and college fairs on campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ student-athletes continued to NCAA programs in past 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Carney, Sandoe & Associates (CS&A)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024Westminster retained Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an internationally recognized educational search and consulting firm, to support the search for the school's next President. CS&A brings over 45 years of experience guiding schools through searches for heads of school, senior administrators, and faculty. Search consultants Devereaux McClatchey and Marsha Little led the process.
• RavennacoreTechnology or IntegrationWestminster uses Ravenna, an online application platform, for all steps of the admissions process including event registration, application submission, and transcript handling. Families must create accounts on Ravenna to apply and register for tours.
• Veracross (Wildcat Web Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationVeracross Wildcat Web is the student/parent portal for accessing schedules, grades, emergency notifications, and communication preferences. Alumni may also update contact information through the portal.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Lovett School: Atlanta's other premier independent day school (K-12) in Buckhead, with comparable tuition, similar co-ed structure, and direct competition for the same 88-zip-code family base. Both schools compete head-to-head in admissions and athletics.
• Pace Academy: Independent co-ed day school (K-12) in Buckhead, Atlanta with similar academic rigor, comparable tuition, and overlapping applicant pool. Pace is a direct admissions competitor with strong athletics and college placement track record.
• Trinity School: Atlanta independent day school (Pre-First-12) located near Buckhead, sharing similar mission, Episcopal heritage, and pricing structure. Emilie Henry, Westminster's VP for Institutional Advancement, previously served as Director of Advancement at Trinity.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent day school (Pre-K-12) in College Park/greater Atlanta serving similar metro families with comparable athletics programs and tuition range. Competes with Westminster for students across the broader Atlanta region.

Regional players

• The McCallie School: Premier independent boys' school (6-12) in Chattanooga, TN where Westminster President Keith Evans previously held leadership roles. Comparable academic and athletic excellence but single-gender, boarding-focused, and in a different metro market.
• The Collegiate School: Independent co-ed day school (K-12) in Richmond, VA where Keith Evans served as Head of School from 1999-2014. Comparable independent school operating model, tuition, and academic profile, though serving a different metro market.
• Athens Academy: Independent day school (K-12) in Athens, GA where Toni Boyd (Westminster's VP for Finance and Operations) previously served in a similar role for 17 years. Comparable nonprofit independent school model in the broader Georgia market.
• Forsyth Country Day School: Independent co-ed day school (Pre-K-12) in Winston-Salem, NC where Frank Brown (Westminster's Director of DEI and Community Engagement) previously led diversity initiatives. Comparable mission and operating model in the Carolinas market.

Broad incumbents

• Sidwell Friends School: Elite independent co-ed day school (K-12) in Washington, D.C. with comparable tuition, Quaker heritage, and academic rigor. National benchmark for elite independent schools though operating in a different market.
• Phillips Academy Andover: One of America's most elite independent schools (boarding/day, 9-12) with comparable academic excellence, large endowment, and brand recognition. Operating model differs (boarding-focused, national draw) but serves as national peer benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WestminsterATL?ref=nf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-westminster-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/westminsteratl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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