School Of The Madeleine

What School Of The Madeleine does

The School of the Madeleine is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school located at 1225 Milvia Street in Berkeley, California, serving approximately 250 students across nine grades (Kindergarten through 8th grade) with a faculty and staff of 40. Founded in 1937 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose under the invitation of Father Daniel O'Brien, O.P. of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, the school operates under the Diocese of Oakland Department of Catholic Schools and holds dual WASC and WCEA accreditations valid through 2029. The instructional program is guided by Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service, delivered via a single-campus model with one class per grade, class sizes of 25-30, and a student-to-teacher ratio under 15:1.

The school's core offering is K-8 Catholic education following Diocesan and California state curriculum frameworks, enhanced by a 1-1 iPad program, a Tech Center providing 3D printing, coding, robotics, and graphic design, and Smart Classrooms with interactive instructional tools. Supplementary programs include the Extended Care Program (on-site care until 6 PM), MAD Band and MAD Choir, CYO athletics, Sacramental preparation, the Caritas Creek environmental camp for 7th graders, and overnight retreats for grades 5-8. Technology integrations are limited to standard educational SaaS and operational tools: SchoolSpeak for parent communication, FACTS for financial aid applications, RenWeb for admissions, Plastiq for application fee processing, Choice Lunch for meals, and CTN-hosted resources (Reading A-Z, BrainPOP, Mathletics, Code.org) for instruction.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual K-8 tuition (2026-2027 schedule published; amounts not publicly disclosed), supplemented by the MAD Annual Fund with 100% family participation across giving circles ranging from under $500 to $10,000+, Extended Care fees, Enrichment class fees (Band, Chess, Drama, etc.), a $100 non-refundable application fee, and multiple financial aid sources (Madeleine Financial Aid, Pass It On Fund, Diocese FACE Fund, BASIC Fund). Go-to-market is community-led: parish referrals, parent word-of-mouth, Wednesday campus tours, information sessions, and an online application via RenWeb, with admissions prioritizing parishioners, then non-parishioners. The school is a single-site operation with no geographic expansion, franchise, or external equity ownership.

Name

School Of The Madeleine

Legal name

School of the Madeleine

Website

https://themadeleine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The School of the Madeleine is a private, nonprofit Catholic K-8 elementary school in Berkeley, California, founded in 1937 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose and operating under the Diocese of Oakland. It serves approximately 250 students and 40 staff across nine grades with a Dominican pillars-based curriculum, 1-1 iPad program, and supplementary extended care, athletics, and enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 private school
• Faith-based schooling
• Dominican education
• Extended care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from K-8 tuition. Tuition schedule is published annually (2026-2027 schedule available). Tuition covers most but not all of the cost to educate students.
2. MAD Annual Fund: Annual fundraising campaign supporting faculty salaries, educational resources, and tuition assistance. 100% of Madeleine families have supported the fund for 10 years. Includes giving circles from Angel Circle ($499 and below) to Veritas Circle ($10,000+). Tax ID: 94-2955397.
3. Extended Care Program Fees: Fee-based on-site extended care program available from end of instructional day till 6 PM, including supervised play, homework time, and snack.
4. After-School Enrichment Classes: Fee-based enrichment courses including Band, Cartooning, Chess Club, Choir, Drama, Science Adventures, Tap Dance, and Instrument Music Lessons. Band group rehearsals are underwritten by Parents' Association; individual lessons are paid by parents.
5. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of $100 required for enrollment processing via plastiq online payment.
6. Financial Aid Programs: Multiple financial aid sources including Madeleine Financial Aid (up to $3,000/child), The Pass It On Fund (up to $3,000/child), Diocese of Oakland FACE Fund (up to $2,500/child), and The BASIC Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

School of the Madeleine is a co-educational K-8 Catholic elementary school located in Berkeley, California, founded in 1937 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. It delivers faith-integrated, academically rigorous elementary and middle school instruction grounded in four Dominican pillars: Prayer, Study, Community, and Service. The school also offers ancillary programs such as Extended Care, performing arts (MAD Band, MAD Choir), CYO Athletics, a Sacramental Program, outdoor education at Caritas Creek, retreats, and a 1:1 iPad program supported by an on-site Tech Center and Science Lab.

Product overview

The School of the Madeleine offers a unified K-8 Catholic education program built on Dominican pillars (Prayer, Study, Community, Service). The core academic program is enhanced by complementary modules including the Extended Care & Enrichment Program (ECP) for after-school supervision, MAD Band and MAD Choir for music education, CYO Athletics for competitive sports, Tech Center with 1-1 iPads for digital learning, Sacramental Program for Catholic preparation, Caritas Creek environmental camp for 7th grade, overnight Retreats for spiritual development, and Financial Aid Programs to support family access. The school operates as a single integrated educational product with these enrichment components supporting the core K-8 curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Day School Education Core day-school program providing faith-integrated academic instruction in kindergarten through eighth grade, anchored by the four Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service, and serving families in the East Bay.
• Extended Care Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students well-prepared for top Bay Area public and private high schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dominican Sisters of Mission San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 1937Founded the School of the Madeleine in 1937 at the invitation of Father Daniel O'Brien, O.P. The Sisters staffed and administered the school from 1937 to 1988, maintaining residency in the convent until February 2016. A member of the community still serves on the school's staff, continuing the Dominican Charism and mission.
• St. Mary Magdalen ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoman Catholic parish community at the foot of north Berkeley hills, part of the Diocese of Oakland. The school was founded by the parish and maintains close ties; the pastor serves on school leadership. Parish provides spiritual guidance, sacraments (Reconciliation twice yearly for grades 3-8), and sacramental preparation in conjunction with the school.
• Diocese of Oakland Department of Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under Diocesan curriculum guidelines and is subject to Diocesan standards. The Advisory Board ensures adherence to Diocesan principles. Diocese provides FACE Fund financial aid and sets academic calendar with minimum days for curriculum development.
• Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Sports ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCYO is an out-of-school sports program sponsored by the Parents' Association. Provides competitive sports including basketball, volleyball, track, and cross-country for students in grades K-8. Operates in addition to regular PE program.
• Caritas Creek Environmental Education ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeeklong environmental education camp program for 7th graders. Students spend Monday through Friday at a camp with trained staff and their 7th grade teacher. Families are responsible for the cost of this experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bishop O'Dowd High School: Catholic 9-12 college preparatory high school in Oakland, California, operating under the Diocese of Oakland. Listed as a graduation destination for School of the Madeleine 8th graders, making it a downstream feeder rather than a direct K-8 competitor.
• St. Mary's College High School: Catholic 9-12 college preparatory school in Berkeley, California, serving East Bay families and listed as a graduation destination for School of the Madeleine 8th graders.

Broad incumbents

• The College Preparatory School: Independent 6-12 college prep school in Oakland serving a similar East Bay family demographic, including middle-school years. Shared feeder pathways with Madeleine, competing for college-oriented families across the East Bay.
• Head-Royce School: Independent K-12 day school in Oakland serving East Bay families with similar inclusive admissions philosophy, small class sizes, and tech-forward approach. Listed as a high school destination for Madeleine graduates, indicating overlap in target demographic.

Direct peers

• Our Lady of Lourdes School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in Oakland, California, under the Diocese of Oakland, with similar Sacramento/Bay Area Catholic elementary operations including tuition-supported model and Diocesan curriculum guidelines.
• Berkeley Hall School: Independent K-8 day school in Los Angeles area operating a similar small-class, inclusive, values-based private education model. Compares on private K-8 scale, tuition-supported economics, and parent fundraising dependency.
• St. Perpetua School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in Lafayette, California (East Bay), operated by the Oakland Diocese with comparable Dominican/Catholic curriculum, Extended Care, and WASC/WCEA accreditation pathway.
• Corpus Christi School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in Piedmont, California, within the Oakland Diocese and adjacent to Berkeley, serving a similar East Bay Catholic-inclusive family demographic with comparable tuition-supported and fundraising-supported operating model.
• St. Leo the Great School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in Oakland, California, within the same Oakland Diocese, sharing admissions priorities, parish-driven marketing, tuition, and Annual Fund fundraising approach.
• St. Theresa School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in Oakland, California, operated under the Diocese of Oakland with comparable curriculum, sacramental programs, and tuition-financial-aid structure serving urban East Bay Catholic families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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