Loudonville Christian School

What Loudonville Christian School does

Loudonville Christian School (LCS) is an independent, nonprofit Christian day school operating a single PreK-12 campus at 374 Loudon Road in Loudonville, New York, serving families in New York's Capital Region. Founded in 1960, the school enrolls students across four divisions — Pre-K/Kindergarten (combined class with half-day and full-day options), Lower School (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) — with the first senior class graduating in 1999. Core academic offerings include a standard college-preparatory curriculum enhanced by AP courses (Biology, Statistics, Calculus, World History, Literature), dual enrollment partnerships with SUNY Albany and Roberts Wesleyan University providing up to 41 transferable college credits, an 80-hour Service Internship graduation requirement, and Christ-centered spiritual formation programming through chapel, small groups, and Bible study.

The school operates on standard third-party educational technology infrastructure rather than proprietary systems: Renweb for student information management, Moodle for learning management, Follett Destiny for library cataloging, Sora/Overdrive for digital reading, Google Classroom for assignments, and Naviance for college/career planning. Library resources extend to Britannica, EBSCO, PowerKnowledge, and NoodleTools databases. Athletics are conducted under NYSPHSAA Section 2 in the Western Athletic Conference (Class C/D).

LCS generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, with rates ranging from $5,500 to $10,750 annually depending on grade and schedule, supplemented by a Variable Tuition program allowing families to self-select within the band. Tuition covers approximately 85% of mission-critical operating expenses; the remaining ~15% is funded through an Annual Fund giving campaign, the 23rd Annual Gala & Auction (May 2026), community fundraising programs (AmazonSmile, Price Chopper Tools for Schools, Colonie Center School Bucks), and premier event sponsorships. Enrollment is driven by a sales-led go-to-market model centered on campus tours, Open House events, parent and church network referrals, and word-of-mouth within the Capital Region. The school employs 51-100 staff and reports an alumni community exceeding 1,100 individuals across its 59-year history.

Name

Loudonville Christian School

Legal name

Loudonville Christian School

Website

https://lcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Loudonville Christian School is a nonprofit, independent PreK-12 Christian day school on a single Loudonville, NY campus serving Capital Region families with tuition-funded academics, AP/dual-enrollment courses, athletics, and Christ-centered programming supplemented by donations and annual fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 day school
• College preparatory education
• Early childhood education
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees cover approximately 85% of mission-critical expenses for delivering the Christ-centered education program. Variable tuition rates range from $5,500 to $10,750 for K-5, with Pre-K programs at $6,725-$10,750 depending on schedule.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Annual giving campaign where donations from families and community members provide additional resources for curricular and extracurricular programs beyond what tuition covers.
3. Annual Gala & Auction: 23rd Annual Gala event on May 19, 2026, featuring live and silent auctions to raise funds for the Annual Fund and specific Compelling Needs within the school. Premier sponsorships range from $600 to $5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loudonville Christian School provides a PreK-12 independent Christian day school education serving families in New York's Capital Region. The school delivers a comprehensive program across Pre-K & Kindergarten, Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), integrating rigorous college-preparatory academics with Christ-centered spiritual formation, complemented by athletics, library services, student support, college and career planning, and a mandatory service internship graduation requirement.

Product overview

Loudonville Christian School is a PreK-12 independent Christian day school serving the Capital Region. The school offers a comprehensive educational program structured across four academic divisions: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten (combined class with half-day and full-day options), Lower School (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school also provides complementary programs including Student Support Services (academic support and special education partnerships), Library Services (physical library with Follett catalog and digital resources including Sora/Overdrive), Athletics (competitive sports through NYSPHSAA), Spiritual Life programs (chapel, small groups, worship team, Bible study), and College & Career Planning services. The academic program includes AP courses, dual enrollment with SUNY Albany and Roberts Wesleyan University, NHS, and Service Internship as graduation requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K & Kindergarten Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 41 college credits can be earned through dual enrollment programs before graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUNY AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing LCS students to earn up to 41 college credits through courses taught on campus by qualified LCS faculty. Students can earn transferable college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Roberts Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing LCS high school students opportunity to earn college credits through university-approved courses taught on the LCS campus.
• North Colonie Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCS partners with North Colonie to provide special education services for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Accommodations are determined on an individual basis for students requiring additional support.
• Hoffman Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for the 23rd Annual Gala event. Logo displayed as a premier sponsor demonstrating community business support for LCS educational mission.
• Keller Williams Realty (K Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for the 23rd Annual Gala event, supporting LCS fundraising efforts and community visibility.
• Colonie CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLCS participates in the Colonie Center School Bucks program where families earn 2 points per dollar spent, which can be redeemed for school supplies and equipment. Receipts can be turned in within 60 days of purchase.
• Price ChopperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLCS participates in Price Chopper's Tools for Schools program. Families register their AdvantEdge card designating LCS (code 15973) to earn points that can be redeemed for free supplies and equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Albany Academy: Independent PreK-12 day school in downtown Albany, NY serving the Capital Region with similar college-prep rigor and athletic program; competes head-to-head for the same tuition-paying local families.
• Emma Willard School: Prestigious independent day/boarding school in Troy, NY, serving Capital Region and broader Northeast families; competes for college-prep oriented families with AP and rigorous academic offerings similar to LCS.
• Seton Catholic Central Schools: Catholic PreK-12 school in Binghamton, NY operating a parallel variable-tuition/scholarship model with college-prep rigor, athletics, and NYSPHSAA participation — directly comparable in operations and funding approach.
• Robert C. Parker School: Independent private school serving students in early childhood through 8th grade in Schenectady, NY — a direct Capital Region competitor for LCS's PreK-8 families before they progress to high school.
• Christian Brothers Academy (CBA): Catholic, college-prep K-12 day school located in Latham, NY, just outside Albany in the same Capital Region market. Comparable faith-based mission, tuition model, athletic NYSPHSAA participation, and PreK-12 grade span.
• Saratoga Central Catholic School: Catholic K-12 school in Saratoga Springs, NY — a Capital Region private faith-based school directly competing for tuition-paying families and fielding teams in the same NYSPHSAA Section 2 athletic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of high-performing public charter schools emphasizing AP coursework and college preparation; competes for college-prep-oriented families across NY and represents a tuition-free alternative that can displace private enrollment.
• KIPP Public Charter Schools: National network of free public charter schools with a college-prep mission; represents the principal tuition-free competitive alternative to LCS for Capital Region families seeking academic rigor.

Regional players

• Woodland Hill Montessori School: Independent private preschool through 8th grade Montessori school in Rensselaer, NY — competes with LCS Lower School for early-childhood Capital Region families seeking alternative educational philosophies.
• Bishop Maginn High School: Catholic high school in the Albany diocese serving Capital Region families; relevant comparable for LCS high-school division on mission, NYSPHSAA athletics, and college-prep offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lcs_eagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loudonville-christian-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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