Roland Park Country School

What Roland Park Country School does

Roland Park Country School (RPCS) is an independent, all-girls K-12 college-preparatory school with a co-educational early childhood program, operating from a single 24-acre campus at 5204 Roland Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1894 and currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, RPCS serves 583 students across four divisions: Little Reds (infants through age 5), Lower School (K-4), Middle School (5-8), and Upper School (9-12). The school employs approximately 195 faculty and staff, with 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees and 64% of employees with tenure exceeding 10 years. Academic programming emphasizes an integrated math curriculum, Phono-Graphix literacy, Singapore Math methodology, and two signature cross-divisional institutes — the Gore Leadership Institute and the Holliday Heine STEM Institute — the latter offering a Johns Hopkins University biomedical engineering course for college credit.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition ($33,500 for Kindergarten to $42,900 for Grades 9-12 in 2026-2027), supplemented by Little Reds early childhood tuition ($27,500-$38,900), extended day and after-school enrichment programs, summer camps (Red Hot Summer Camps), dining services via partner SAGE Dining Services, and a campus school store (The Den). 35% of students receive tuition assistance administered through Clarity, and multiple payment plans are offered through Blackbaud Tuition Management. The school reports 100% four-year college matriculation, 78% Upper School enrollment in honors/AP courses, and 7 recognized National Merit Scholars, with research citing girls'-school graduate outcomes that exceed co-ed peers on STEM career choice and civic engagement metrics.

RPCS operates as a nonprofit institution with regional reach across the Baltimore metropolitan area, supported by a 4,000+ member alumnae network and partnerships with Gilman School and Bryn Mawr School for shared Upper School coursework, Johns Hopkins University for STEM programming, and Kangaroo Coach for regional student transportation. The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan 'Creating Pathways to Endless Possibilities,' a recently completed $15 million campus renovation, and a leadership transition to Dr. Lara Wulff as the 10th Head of School commencing 2026-2027 indicate active institutional reinvestment and continuity planning.

Name

Roland Park Country School

Legal name

Roland Park Country School

Website

https://rpcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Roland Park Country School is an independent, all-girls K-12 college-preparatory school with a co-ed preschool in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 583 students across four divisions with signature leadership and STEM institutes and a 125-year operating history.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Private School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• College preparatory programs
• Early childhood education
• All-girls K-12 schooling
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition for grades K-12, ranging from $33,500 (Kindergarten) to $42,900 (Grades 9-12) per academic year. Tuition includes supplies, technology, field trips, athletic fees, and yearbook.
2. Little Reds Early Childhood Tuition: Co-ed preschool program for infants through age 5, with 10-month and 12-month contracts. Tuition ranges from $27,500-$34,200 for preschool/pre-K and $32,300-$38,900 for infants and toddlers. Summer camp is included in 12-month contracts.
3. Extended Day and After School Programs: Extended day (aftercare) for Lower School and Middle School students runs from dismissal until 6 p.m. Additional revenue from after-school enrichment clubs such as Clay Club, Crochet Club, Sports, Karate, and more, with per-session or per-camp fees.
4. Red Hot Summer Camps: Summer day camp programs for children from infants through age 13, including Hero Camps (signature experience), My First Camp, and specialty camps in STEAM, arts, sports, cooking, and more. Revenue generated through per-camp registration fees.
5. Lunch Plan (REDS Community Lunch Plan): Annual lunch plan provided by SAGE Dining Services, priced at $1,300 per year (averaging ~$7/day). Optional day passes at $10/day. The Bistro in the Athletic Complex also generates food and beverage revenue.
6. School Store (The Den): The on-campus school store sells uniforms, spirit wear, snacks, drinks, and gifts. An online store (rpcsstore.myshopify.com) offers shipping. Additional revenue from uniform ordering through FlynnO'Hara Uniforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Roland Park Country School is an independent all-girls K-12 college preparatory school paired with a co-ed early childhood program (Little Reds) for children 6 weeks through 5 years. The school delivers structured classroom instruction across four divisions (Little Reds, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School), complemented by signature institutes (Gore Leadership Institute, Holliday Heine STEM Institute), auxiliary services such as extended day/after-school programs, summer day camps, dining services, and a school store, all delivered on a single 24-acre Baltimore campus.

Product overview

Roland Park Country School is an independent all-girls K-12 college preparatory school with a co-ed preschool (Little Reds) for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. The school operates as a single unified educational institution offering structured academic programs across four divisions (Little Reds, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School), enhanced by signature institutes (The Holliday Heine STEM Institute, The Gore Leadership Institute), auxiliary programs (School's Out extended day, Red Hot Summer Camps), dining services (via SAGE Dining Services), and a school store (The Den). The institution does not offer a technology product; rather it provides educational services, programs, and childcare offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Reds: Co-ed early childhood program for infants through age 5
• The Roses Repertory Dance Company
• Semiquavers

Products and services

• Little Reds Early Childhood Program Co-ed early childhood program serving infants (6 weeks) through age 5, featuring outdoor education in the Backwoods, a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, and full-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Lower School (Grades K-4) Foundational academic program for 112 girls in kindergarten through fourth grade using Singapore Math (Math in Focus), Phono-Graphix literacy instruction, Writer's Workshop methodology, and social-emotional development.
• Middle School (Grades 5-8) Academic program for 131 girls in grades 5-8 offering 10 sports, accelerated/honors classes (59% enrollment), and preparation for Upper School academic rigor.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12) College preparatory program for 258 young women in grades 9-12 with 78% enrollment in honors or AP classes, signature institutes, 15 Varsity and JV teams, and comprehensive college counseling achieving 100% four-year college matriculation.
• The Gore Leadership Institute Signature leadership development program spanning Lower, Middle, and Upper School with structured curriculum, alumnae mentorship, summer internships (42 rising seniors participated), and capstone projects.
• The Holliday Heine STEM Institute STEM-focused program offering fellowships, the Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Class (college credit), Computer Science Honors Society, E.S.S.R.E., and a K-8 STEAM program.
• School's Out Auxiliary Programs Extended day and after-school enrichment including Lower School Extended Day (3:10-6:00 p.m.), Middle School Study Hall, and clubs such as Clay Club, Crochet Club, Running Club, Seido Karate, and private music lessons.
• Red Hot Summer Camps Summer camp program featuring Hero Camps (signature experience, $250-$400/week), My First Camp for infants through Pre-K, before/after care, Lunch Bunch, and specialty camps in STEAM, arts, sports, and culinary topics.
• SAGE Dining Services (REDS Community Lunch Plan) Annual lunch plan provided by SAGE Dining Services at $1,300/year (averaging ~$7/day), with gluten-free and vegetarian options, allergen management, and the Bistro in the Athletic Complex for breakfast and coffee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of RPCS graduates matriculate to a four-year college
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kangaroo CoachcoreOthersRPCS partners with Kangaroo Coach, an independent transportation contractor, to provide motor coach service to and from school. Routes serve Anne Arundel County, Inner Harbor, Howard County, Harford County, and Hunt Valley, making the school accessible to families across the broader Baltimore metropolitan area.
• A.W.G. Dewar, Inc.minorOthersRPCS offers a Tuition Refund Plan administered by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. to help protect families' financial obligations if a student must leave during the academic year.
• SAGE Dining ServicescoreOthersRPCS's lunch program is provided by SAGE Dining Services, which offers a variety of well-balanced, quality food accommodating allergy and dietary restrictions. SAGE also manages the Bistro in the Athletic Complex, serving breakfast sandwiches, coffee, smoothies, and baked goods.
• Tri-School Coordination with Gilman and Bryn Mawr SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPCS coordinates Upper School classes with Gilman School and Bryn Mawr School. Each school offers classes in foreign languages and expanded subjects including English, history, math, and advanced sciences. The Tri-School program enhances academic offerings through shared resources.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Holliday Heine STEM Institute, RPCS offers a Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Class allowing students to earn college credit while engaging in hands-on biomedical engineering curriculum.
• Loyola Aquatic CenterminorOthersHero Camps (except KindergartenHero) swim twice weekly at the Loyola Aquatic Center as part of the summer camp program activities.
• Clarity (Financial Aid Assessment)coreOthersRPCS partners with Clarity to determine families' level of financial need for tuition assistance. Clarity analyzes assets, income, expenses, and debts to provide an objective assessment of demonstrated financial need.
• Blackbaud Tuition ManagementminorOthersRPCS uses Blackbaud Tuition Management for tuition payment processing, including single payment, two-payment, and monthly payment plan options.
• Charm City Music SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCharm City Music School provides instructors for after-school programs including crochet club and private music lessons (piano, ukulele, guitar, voice) at RPCS.
• FlynnO'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRPCS families order uniform jumpers, skirts, and pants through FlynnO'Hara Uniforms, an authorized school uniform supplier. The Den school store also sells some uniform items and spirit wear.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maryvale Preparatory School: Catholic girls' school in Lutherville serving grades 6-12 with similar premium tuition range and Baltimore-area feeder pipeline. Competes with RPCS for Middle and Upper School families prioritizing single-gender education.
• Friends School of Baltimore: Quaker-affiliated co-ed K-12 day school in Baltimore with similar size (~580 students), comparable tuition and overlap with RPCS in the Baltimore independent school market.
• Garrison Forest School: Independent girls' day and boarding school in Owings Mills serving grades K-12 with comparable tuition and signature STEM/leadership programming. Competes directly with RPCS for Baltimore-area families seeking single-gender college prep.
• National Cathedral School: Episcopal-affiliated all-girls day school grades 4-12 in Washington, DC with comparable tuition and signature programs. Regional reference point for elite single-gender college-prep peers.
• Gilman School: Baltimore boys' K-12 day school and RPCS's Tri-School partner, sharing cross-registration in foreign languages and advanced electives. Twin-gender counterpart in the same coordinated academic ecosystem.
• The Bryn Mawr School: Baltimore all-girls K-12 college preparatory day school that participates in Tri-School course coordination with RPCS. Operates the same grade span, similar premium tuition, and overlapping Baltimore-area applicant pool, making it the closest direct peer.
• Holton-Arms School: Bethesda, MD all-girls college-preparatory day school grades 3-12, where incoming RPCS Head Lara Wulff previously taught for a decade. Closest comparable girls' school model in the DC metro corridor and a natural peer for board and curricular benchmarking.
• St. Paul's School for Girls: Brooklandville, MD Catholic all-girls school serving grades 5-12 with adjacent tuition positioning and overlapping Baltimore draw. Provides direct head-to-head competition for Upper and Middle School families.
• The Park School of Baltimore: Independent co-ed K-12 progressive day school in Brooklandville, MD offering comparable tuition and signature programs. Direct peer for families weighing co-ed independent education with rigorous academics.
• The Madeira School: McLean, VA independent all-girls boarding and day school grades 9-12 with similar premium positioning and STEM/leadership signature programs. National peer in the elite girls' school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/roland-park-country-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/rolandparkcountryschool
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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