The Master's School

What The Master's School does

The Master's School is an independent, non-denominational Christian day school located on a 76-acre, 10-building campus in West Simsbury, Connecticut. Founded circa 1971, the school enrolls students from preschool through post-graduate across six divisions: Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and The Master's Academy. The institution is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and reports a 100% college acceptance rate among applicants, with average class sizes held at approximately 11 students.

The school is structured as a non-profit educational ministry governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Todd Shelansky) and led by Head of School Dr. Brian Modarelli, who succeeded Kevin D. Case between June 2025 and June 2026. Beyond core academics, the school offers a comprehensive arts program (Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance), an athletics program (13 teams across 8 sports branded the Lions), spiritual life programming, college counseling, a technology curriculum, a homeschool partnership, and an international students admissions track. The student body draws from 46 local churches across 34 towns in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts, and the school contributes over 800 hours of annual community service.

The operating model is tuition-driven direct-to-consumer admissions. Families apply through an admissions funnel that combines digital channels (website with virtual open house, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and on-campus tours. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on enrollment scale and Connecticut private school tuition benchmarks, revenue is estimated in the $10M-$25M range. The business has no disclosed technology platform beyond a standard school information portal, no AI or ML capabilities, no parent company or external investors, and no M&A activity.

Name

The Master's School

Legal name

The Master's School

Website

https://masterschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Master's School is an independent, non-denominational Christian day school in West Simsbury, CT, enrolling students from preschool through post-graduate. It operates on a tuition-driven admissions model, serving families across 34 towns in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts under NEASC accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• Preschool through grade 12
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Independent day school

Headquarters

HQ city

West Simsbury

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, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Master's School is an independent, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian day school that enrolls children from preschool through post-graduate on a 76-acre campus in West Simsbury, Connecticut. Its core offering is full-time private K-12 education, organized into Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and The Master's Academy divisions, with a Biblical worldview integrated across academics and supplemented by Arts, Athletics, Spiritual Life, College Counseling, and a Homeschool Partnership program.

Product overview

The Master's School is an independent, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian day school providing education from preschool through post-graduate. The institution operates as a single unified educational institution with multiple academic divisions including Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and The Master's Academy. Beyond core academics, the school offers comprehensive programs including Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance), Athletics (13 teams across 8 sports), Spiritual Life, College Counseling, Technology education, Student Life activities, and a Homeschool Partnership program. The school serves students from 34 towns across Connecticut and southern Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program offering 2-Day, 3-Day, and 5-Day preschool options for young children in a Christian environment.
• Lower School Elementary education program for grades K-5 with foundational academics, individualized attention, and Biblical worldview integration.
• Middle School Middle school program for grades 6-8 with a college-preparatory focus and continued personalized attention.
• Upper School High school program for grades 9-12 offering college-preparatory education with a 100% college acceptance rate.
• The Master's Academy Post-graduate academic program offering an additional year of college preparation for select students.
• Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance, with events such as the Festival of the Arts.
• Athletics Program Sports program featuring 13 athletic teams across 8 sports, organized under The Master's School Lions.
• Spiritual Life Program Religious education program integrating Biblical values throughout the curriculum, including chapel and faith-based character development.
• College Counseling College preparation and guidance services assisting students with college applications; associated with the school's 100% college acceptance rate.
• Homeschool Partnership Programs designed to support homeschool families with resources and educational opportunities at the school.
• International Students Program Admissions pathway and support programs for international students seeking a U.S. college-preparatory Christian education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for students who apply
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hopkins School: Independent college-preparatory day school in New Haven, CT grades 7-12 with rigorous academics. Comparable Connecticut college-prep competitor, particularly for TMS upper school families.
• Miss Porter's School: Highly selective independent college-preparatory boarding and day school in Farmington, CT. Connecticut-based premium college-prep peer, notable for the highly competitive admissions market overlap with TMS.
• Hamden Hall Country Day School: Independent college-prep day school in Hamden, CT serving PreK-12 with strong athletics and arts. Comparable Connecticut independent school competing for similar New England family demographic.
• Cheshire Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Cheshire, CT offering day and boarding options. Competes with TMS in the Connecticut college-prep market, especially for Upper School students.
• Greens Farms Academy: Independent, college-preparatory day school in Greens Farms, CT serving PreK-12 with small class sizes and a focus on individualized instruction. Direct competitor in the Connecticut independent school market.
• Tabor Academy: Independent college-preparatory day and boarding school in Marion, MA including post-graduate year. New England regional peer competing for southern Massachusetts families seeking college prep with optional post-graduate program.
• Wooster School: Independent, college-preparatory day school in Danbury, CT serving students across multiple grade levels with a similar small-class, personalized model. Directly comparable Connecticut-based independent day school competing for the same regional family pool.
• Wilbraham & Monson Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Wilbraham, MA serving grades 6-12 plus post-graduate. Most relevant New England regional peer given overlap in southern MA/CT feeder geography and post-graduate program.
• Christian Heritage School: PreK-12 faith-based Christian day school in Trumbull, CT integrating biblical worldview into academics. Closest direct faith-based competitor to TMS in the Connecticut market with overlapping mission and customer base.
• Suffield Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Suffield, CT serving grades 9-12 plus post-graduate. Comparable for TMS Upper School and Academy (post-graduate) families, with similar New England footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC82ZFX7qnjSTvWxi6e_0UXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MasterschoolCT
• Instagraminstagram.com/themasterschoolct
• Xx.com/MasterschoolCT

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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