Burgundy Farm Country Day School

What Burgundy Farm Country Day School does

Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a nonprofit, independent Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 progressive day school founded in 1946 and located on a 26-acre former dairy farm at 3700 Burgundy Road in Alexandria, Virginia, approximately two hours from a second 506-acre campus, the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies at Cooper's Cove near Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The school serves roughly 265-270 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 with a multi-age classroom model (combined 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th grades using co-teaching), a Reggio Emilia- and IB PYP-influenced progressive pedagogy, and immersive multi-day environmental science trips for grades 1-8 at the West Virginia campus. Core academic programs (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, plus High School and College Placement support) are complemented by auxiliary offerings including an Extended Day before/after school program, Summer Camp, Nature Camp at Cooper's Cove, Burgundy Stables riding lessons and horsemanship camps, an Arts program, an ABC League athletics program, and service learning with a 10-hour Middle School minimum.

The school is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees (open public meetings) and led by Head of School Jeff Sindler. Operations run on standard independent-school SaaS infrastructure: Veracross for admissions and parent portal, CampBrain for extended day and camp registration, and Clarity for financial-aid application processing. Tuition is the primary revenue source, ranging from $39,673 for Junior Kindergarten to $45,389 for Grades 6-8, plus a $1,200 per-family annual capital maintenance fee; payment options include a 1% upfront discount, a 60/40 plan, and an 11-month interest-free installment plan. Tuition covers approximately 85% of operating expenses, with the remaining ~15% bridged by The Burgundy Fund (annual giving), the spring Auction, planned giving through the Founders Circle, stock donations processed via Morgan Stanley, and the B for Burgundy capital campaign.

Name

Burgundy Farm Country Day School

Legal name

Burgundy Farm Country Day School

Website

https://burgundyfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a nonprofit, independent JK-8 progressive day school founded in 1946, serving roughly 265-270 students in Alexandria, Virginia across a 26-acre main campus and a 506-acre West Virginia wildlife campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Progressive K-8 education
• Private elementary school
• Boarding school programs
• Experiential learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source covering approximately 85% of annual expenses. Annual tuition ranges from $39,673 (Junior Kindergarten) to $45,389 (Grades 6-8), plus $1,200 capital maintenance fee per family. Payment options include full upfront (1% discount), 60/40 plan, or 11-month interest-free installments.
2. The Burgundy Fund (Annual Giving): Unrestricted donations from current families, past families, alumni, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends. Supports students, faculty, facilities, experiential education, and professional development. Makes up the approximately 15% gap between tuition and actual cost.
3. Annual Auction Fundraiser: Spring fundraising event with proceeds benefiting financial aid program. Features cocktail reception, dinner, music, raffles, and silent/live auction. Primary fundraising event with community donations of items, services, and experiences.
4. Extended Day Program Fees: Before and after school care with multiple plan options: AM Extended Day Plan ($2,625/year), Regular Plan ($4,712/year), Wednesday PM Plan ($1,050/year), and drop-in option ($35/day). Also includes Professional Days and Spring Break Camp.
5. Burgundy Stables Membership: Weekly private riding lessons with monthly membership fee of $255 plus separate instructor fees. Free-lease arrangement for horses owned by members. Horsemanship summer camps offered.
6. Stock Donations and Planned Giving: Stock donations accepted via Morgan Stanley account. Planned giving through Founders Circle estate planned gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Burgundy Farm Country Day School is an independent, nonprofit JK-8 progressive day and boarding school operating on a 26-acre main campus in Alexandria, Virginia, and a 506-acre West Virginia campus. It delivers progressive, experiential education to approximately 265-270 students through day, boarding, extended day, and equestrian programming.

Product overview

Burgundy Farm Country Day School is an independent JK-8 progressive school with a single unified educational program. The school's core offerings include its Early Childhood Program (Junior Kindergarten through First Grade), Lower School Program (Grades 2-5 with multi-age classrooms), and Middle School Program (Grades 6-8), supported by High School & College Placement services. Auxiliary programs include the Extended Day before/after school care, Summer Camp, Nature Camp at BCWS, Burgundy Stables equestrian program, Arts Program, Athletics, and Service Learning. The school operates across two campuses: a 26-acre Alexandria campus and a 506-acre West Virginia campus (Cooper's Cove). Fundraising programs include The Burgundy Fund annual giving and the B for Burgundy capital campaign. Community events include the Fall Fair and Annual Auction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B for Burgundy: Capital campaign for the school's future sustainability and growth.

Products and services

• JK-8 Day School Program Full-time progressive day education for students from junior kindergarten through grade 8, delivered on the 26-acre Alexandria, Virginia campus. Designed for local and regional families seeking an experiential, place-based alternative to conventional schooling.
• Boarding Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students perform well above national norms on MAP Growth Assessments in grades 6-8
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)coreOthersBurgundy Farm Country Day School is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, meeting standards for independent school operations in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreOthersMember of NAIS, the leading organization serving independent schools nationally, providing resources, advocacy, and professional development.
• Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW)coreOthersMember of regional association serving independent schools in the Greater Washington area, including participation in the ABC League athletics conference.
• Alexandria Children's TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrichment program vendor offering creative drama classes on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• NOVA Fencing ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering fencing instruction on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• SPARK Business AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering financial literacy and business education on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• Boolean GirlsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering coding and technology education on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• Challenge IslandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering STEM programs on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• Chess WizardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering chess instruction on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• Excite SoccerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrichment program vendor offering soccer instruction on Burgundy campus for after-school programming.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent third-party platform used by Burgundy to process financial assistance applications and determine family financial need based on assets, income, expenses, and debts.
• ABC LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletics league comprised of area independent schools: Alexandria Country Day School, Browne Academy, Capitol Hill Day School, Edlin School, Gesher Jewish Day School, Green Hedges, and Burgundy Farm Country Day School. Sports include soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and tennis.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management platform used for online applications, parent portal, and advancement/donation processing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flint Hill School: Oakton, VA independent JK-12 school with large campus and broad programming. Competes in the same DC metro market at a larger scale and similar price band.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite DC independent PK-12 Quaker school. Larger, broader, and far better-known than Burgundy; competes for the same high-end DC metro families seeking premium progressive education.
• Maret School: DC independent K-12 progressive school. Larger and broader in scope than Burgundy but shares progressive philosophy and competes for similar DC families across the full age range.
• St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School: Alexandria, VA independent JK-12 Episcopal school. Larger and broader than Burgundy but geographically proximate and competing for similar affluent DC-area families.
• Potomac School: McLean, VA independent K-12 school with substantially larger enrollment and broader programming. Competes with Burgundy for DC-area families seeking elite independent education.

Direct peers

• Norwood School: Bethesda, MD independent K-8 school serving DC metro. Similar progressive orientation, comparable size, and similar tuition band; competes directly for affluent DC-area families.
• Green Hedges School: Vienna, VA independent PS-8 progressive school. Closely comparable mission, size, and tuition band, competing for the same Northern Virginia progressive-education families.
• Capitol Hill Day School: DC independent PK-8 progressive school and ABC League athletics peer. Competes with Burgundy for the same DC-area progressive-education families across similar tuition band.
• Alexandria Country Day School: DC-area independent JK-8 school in Alexandria, VA and ABC League athletic peer. Similar size, mission, and tuition band, competing directly with Burgundy for the same local families.
• Browne Academy: Alexandria, VA independent PS-8 school and ABC League peer. Comparable progressive-leaning mission, enrollment scale, and tuition pricing to Burgundy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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