St. Anne School

What St. Anne School does

St. Anne School is an independent Roman Catholic school located on a 7.5-acre campus at 32451 Bear Brand Road in Laguna Niguel, California, serving approximately 800 students from preschool (age 2) through Grade 8. Founded in 1992 by a group of parents including Tim and Steph Busch, the school operates as a 501c3 nonprofit organization that receives no financial support from the Diocese of Orange and is governed by a Board of Directors where a minimum of 60% must be current St. Anne parents. The institution is organized into three academic divisions — the Early Child Development Center (ages 2-5), Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8) — and is staffed by 118 faculty and staff members.

The school's curriculum integrates 1:1 device programs across all grade levels, deploying iPads in K-2, Chromebooks in Grades 3-4, and MacBooks in Grades 5-8, alongside enrichment offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, Future Problem Solving, library and digital literacy, and a Catholic Campus Ministry program. The school holds National Blue Ribbon status and is triple-accredited through WASC, WCEA, and NAEYC, with 2025 accreditation confirming strengths across mission, governance, academic excellence, and operational vitality. Technology infrastructure is built on Veracross for admissions and SIS, with Follett Destiny for library management, Renaissance Accelerated Reader for grades 2-3, Sora/OverDrive for digital lending, and Finalsite powering the public website.

The revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring, with subscription pricing across academic tuition, Extended Daycare (5-10 hours at $550/month and 10-20 hours at $600/month), and the annual Knights' Fund philanthropy campaign. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a Veracross inquiry portal, on-campus tours and open houses, the Knights Parent Association referral network, and active social media channels. The go-to-market is geographically constrained to the Laguna Niguel and broader Orange County catchment area, with no secondary campus or geographic expansion evident in the available data.

Name

St. Anne School

Legal name

St. Anne Catholic School

Website

https://st-anne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Anne School is an independent Roman Catholic K-8 school in Laguna Niguel, California, serving approximately 800 students from preschool through Grade 8 with a technology-integrated curriculum, triple accreditation, and tuition-based recurring revenue across academic, extended daycare, and summer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Private school education
• Early childhood education
• Extended daycare services
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Niguel

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges for Early Child Development Center (Preschool/PreK), Lower School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8). Additional fees include application fees, extended daycare, athletic participation fees, and extracurricular programs.
2. Extended Daycare Services: Before and after school care services billed monthly based on hours of attendance (5-10 hours/week at $550/month or 10-20 hours/week at $600/month, or $25/hr drop-in rate).
3. Knights' Fund Philanthropy: Annual fundraising campaign as primary philanthropic program supporting technology enhancements, financial aid, and extracurricular activities. School operates as 501c3 nonprofit without Diocese of Orange financial support.
4. Lunch Program (Sapphire at School): Partnership with Sapphire to provide freshly prepared meals; revenue flows through Sapphire with optional funded account for purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Anne School is an independent Roman Catholic school providing preschool through Grade 8 education to approximately 800 students. It operates three academic divisions — Early Child Development Center (ages 2-5), Lower School (K-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8) — supplemented by athletics, arts, Future Problem Solving, library/digital literacy, extended daycare, and summer programs on a 7.5-acre campus in Laguna Niguel, California.

Product overview

St. Anne Catholic School is an independent Roman Catholic school serving approximately 800 students from preschool (age 2) through Grade 8. The school operates as a unified K-8 institution organized into three academic divisions: the Early Child Development Center (ECDC, ages 2–5), Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6–8). The school offers a technology-integrated curriculum with 1:1 device programs (iPads in K-2, Chromebooks in Grades 3-4, MacBooks in Grades 5-8), alongside a comprehensive suite of enrichment programs including athletics, performing arts (instrumental music, show choir, theater, visual arts), Future Problem Solving, library and digital literacy, and extended daycare and summer programs. Key enrollment and administrative functions are managed through Veracross portals, tuition assistance through FAST, and the library system through Follett Destiny and OverDrive/Sora. The school is accredited by WCEA and WASC, holds National Blue Ribbon status, and is NAEYC-accredited for its early childhood program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACCESS: Academic & Counseling Center for Educational Support & Success - Student Support Program designed to enable students with academic, social-emotional, and/or medical needs to gain equitable access to a quality education.

Products and services

• Early Child Development Center (ECDC) NAEYC-accredited preschool and Pre-K program for children aged 2-5, featuring Creative Curriculum, SmartBoard technology in Pre-K, outdoor classrooms, and Computer Interest centers with MacBook Air computers.
• Lower School (Kindergarten – Grade 5) Lower school division providing rigorous academics, enrichment courses (Spanish, Studio Art, Science Lab, Digital Literacy, Library, PE, instrumental and vocal music), experiential learning, and differentiated instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school division offering academic and academic+ tracks, electives (Journalism, Speech & Debate, Rock Band, Spanish 1/2, Forensics, Photography), experiential field studies (Pali Institute, Catalina Island, Washington D.C.), and advisory program preparing students for honors classes at Catholic high schools.
• Extended Daycare Before- and after-school childcare program operating from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering academic assistance, socialization, enrichment activities, arts and crafts, physical activities, and supervised study time. Pricing tiers include 5-10 hours/week at $550/month, 10-20 hours/week at $600/month, and $25/hour drop-in.
• Summer Knights Day Camp Summer day camp running June through July for preschool through middle school, offering themed weekly activities, on-campus fun, and off-campus field trips with discounted pricing for current St. Anne families.
• Summer Enrichment Classes & Sports Camp Summer academic and athletic programs including Elementary Study Skills, Middle School Math Prep, High School Placement Test Prep, and sports camps for volleyball, football, basketball, and multi-sport for Grades 1-8.
• ACCESS (Academic & Counseling Center for Educational Support & Success) Student support program providing intervention groups, reading specialist support, and individualized learning plans based on formal psycho-educational evaluations for students with academic, social-emotional, and/or medical needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% matriculation rate from Lower School to Middle School
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sapphire at SchoolcoreOthersPartnership with Sapphire to provide freshly prepared meals and snacks for students. Sapphire operates onsite in school kitchen using locally sourced, whole ingredients. Parents create Sapphire accounts to pre-order meals online. Emergency lunches provided if students arrive without lunch.
• FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition)coreTechnology or IntegrationFAST processes need-based tuition assistance applications for St. Anne School. Current families apply Feb 1-28; prospective families by March 31. FAST call center available at 1-877-326-FAST for support.
• Parochial Athletic League (PAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAL is the competitive athletic league for St. Anne's teams. School has won 8 PAL Championships including recent 2025-2026 soccer championships and 2025 boys basketball title.
• Uniforms4UminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier with physical location in San Juan Capistrano (31531 Rancho Viejo Rd #103) and online spirit store. Provides school uniforms and spirit wear year-round.
• Orange County Sheriffs DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaguna Niguel Orange County Sheriffs regularly patrol the school and surrounding areas in partnership with St. Anne's internal armed security team led by Director of Safety and Security.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JSerra Catholic High School: Catholic high school in San Juan Capistrano and the top destination for St. Anne graduates (50% honors admits). Operates in the same Diocese of Orange footprint with a parallel Catholic, college-prep identity and a direct feeder relationship.
• Santa Margarita Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, the other primary destination for St. Anne graduates. Comparable faith-based identity, athletics-heavy culture, and south Orange County catchment.
• St. Margaret's Episcopal School: Independent, faith-based K-12 school in San Juan Capistrano with similar premium pricing, NAIS affiliation, and college-prep mission. Competes for the same south Orange County families seeking private faith-based education.
• St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Parish School: Nearby Catholic K-8 school in Dana Point under the Diocese of Orange. Direct competitor for the same Catholic-family demographic in the Laguna Niguel/Dana Point/San Clemente corridor.
• Mission Basilica School: Catholic K-8 school in San Juan Capistrano operating within the Diocese of Orange. Competes directly with St. Anne for Catholic families in south Orange County with a parallel parish-school model.
• Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School: Premier private K-12 Jewish day school in Irvine with strong college placement outcomes. Competes with St. Anne for premium, faith-oriented families in Orange County who want a single K-12 institution.

Broad incumbents

• Brophy College Preparatory: Large Jesuit Catholic high school in Phoenix with a robust academic and athletic program. Broader incumbent in Catholic secondary education, comparable in mission, college-prep rigor, and championship athletics culture.
• Mater Dei High School: Large diocesan Catholic high school in Santa Ana serving the broader Orange County Catholic community. Larger-scale incumbent in the same Catholic K-12 ecosystem that ultimately draws from St. Anne's pipeline.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): St. Anne is an NAIS-accredited member; NAIS sets independent school standards, provides benchmarking, and represents the broader independent school sector in which St. Anne competes.
• Diocese of Orange - Department of Catholic Schools: Catholic education authority in Orange County. Although St. Anne receives no financial support from the Diocese, diocesan recognition, parish relationships, and sacramental preparation oversight make it a key ecosystem counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stanneknights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-anne-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/stanneknights

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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