Fairfield Christian Academy

What Fairfield Christian Academy does

Fairfield Christian Academy (FCA) is a private Christian K-12 school founded in 1998 as a ministry of Fairfield Christian Church in Lancaster, Ohio, approximately 25 miles southeast of Columbus in Fairfield County. The school operates a single campus at 1965 N. Columbus St. and serves more than 500 students from Preschool (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Pre-K 5) through 12th grade, employing over 80 faculty and staff. Its student body represents more than 100 different churches, positioning FCA as an interdenominational Christian institution with horizontal segmentation across three academic divisions (Preschool, Elementary K-5, and Secondary 6-12). The curriculum integrates a Biblical worldview with college preparatory academics and includes multiple national honor societies (NEHS, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, NAHS, NJAHS, Tri-M, Science NHS), arts programming (drama, instrumental, vocal, visual arts, media team), athletics, and a Senior Project capstone.

FCA's revenue model is subscription/recurring tuition-based, with annual fees managed through FACTS tuition management. Published Preschool 2026-2027 tuition ranges from $1,810 (Pre-K 3, 2 half-days) to $5,595 (Full Day Pre-K 5, 5 days), while K-12 tuition rates are published on the Tuition and Aid page but specific figures were not captured. Ancillary revenue streams include School Age Care ($75-$325/month for early drop-off and after-school care), donations, business partner contributions across Platinum, Knight's Honor, and Shield of Faith tiers, and spirit wear sold through BSN Sports' Sideline Store. GTM relies primarily on community-led word-of-mouth (parent referral program) and direct-to-consumer admissions (tours, shadow days, open houses, online applications via RenWeb/LINQ Connect), with marketing amplification via website, Facebook, weekly Knights News newsletters, and a weekly radio broadcast (This Week at FCA).

The technology stack consists of standard EdTech integrations rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for SIS and grade tracking, Naviance for college/career planning, Ignitia for online secondary learning, ALEKS for adaptive math, STAR (Renaissance Learning) for assessment, Follett Destiny for library, FACTS for tuition management, and Google Workspace for staff/student productivity. The school holds an Ohio Department of Education charter (K-12 grades meet or exceed state standards) and ACSI membership. Governance is provided by a School Board with the Lead Pastor of Fairfield Christian Church (Scott Stem) serving ex officio.

Name

Fairfield Christian Academy

Legal name

Fairfield Christian Academy

Website

https://fairfieldchristianacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fairfield Christian Academy is a private Christian K-12 school in Lancaster, Ohio, serving over 500 Preschool-through-12th-grade students from 100+ churches with college-prep academics, arts, athletics, and faith integration, funded through tuition and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Private school tuition
• College preparatory programs
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Preschool childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition: Tuition-based private school revenue from enrolled K-12 students. Pricing is managed through the FACTS tuition management system with annual tuition rates published for each grade level.
2. Preschool Tuition: Preschool program tuition for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Pre-K 5 full-day programs with varying schedules and annual tuition rates.
3. School Age Care: Before and after school care services provided at additional monthly fees for working families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fairfield Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian school in Lancaster, Ohio that delivers college preparatory education integrated with a Biblical worldview to students from Preschool through 12th grade. The school offers academic programs across three divisions (Preschool, Elementary K-5, and Secondary 6-12), complemented by arts, athletics, guidance counseling, before/after school care, and a Senior Project capstone program.

Product overview

Fairfield Christian Academy offers a comprehensive K-12 Christian education with a Preschool through 12th grade structure. The school operates three academic divisions: Preschool (PreK 3 to PreK 5), Elementary (K-5), and Secondary (6-12). Core programs include academic instruction with college preparatory focus, an extensive Arts Program (drama, music, visual arts, band, vocal), and Athletics. Supporting services include Guidance Counseling with college/career planning, Library Media Center, School Age Care (before/after school childcare), and a Senior Project capstone program. The school uses multiple third-party platforms including PowerSchool for student information, Naviance for college planning, RENWEB for enrollment, and FACTS for tuition management. Communication channels include weekly Knights News newsletters and radio broadcast archives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (PreK) Christ-centered early childhood education and childcare program for children ages 3-5, offering Pre-K 3 (Tuesdays/Thursdays), Pre-K 4 (Mon/Wed/Fri), and Full Day Pre-K 5 (Mon-Fri) options with age-appropriate developmental activities.
• Elementary School (K-5) Elementary education program for grades K-5 divided into Primary (K-2) and Intermediate (3-5) levels, with curriculum including Bible, language arts, math, social studies, science, plus physical education, fine arts, and technology skills integrated with Biblical worldview.
• Secondary School (6-12) Middle and high school program for grades 6-12 with college preparatory curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and elective courses, featuring honor societies, advanced opportunities, and a Senior Project capstone.
• Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Drama and Musicals, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and Media Team, with student participation in theatrical productions, concerts, and art exhibitions.
• Athletics Program Secondary athletics program supporting student-athlete development through various sports including Archery, basketball, football, volleyball, cross country, baseball, softball, and other athletic activities.
• Guidance Services School counseling services providing academic planning, college preparation, career guidance, PSAT/ACT/SAT testing coordination, college applications support, scholarship assistance, and personal development counseling for students.
• Library Media Center School library offering print and digital resources, research support, and access to the Follett Destiny catalog system, with regular operating hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
• School Age Care Before and after school childcare program for K-5 students, including early drop-off (7:00-7:35am), after school care (3:00-5:30pm), or both. Features homework help, arts and crafts, games, reading time, and playground activities for working families.
• Senior Project Capstone project for high school seniors requiring a research paper, physical project with mentor (minimum 15 hours), portfolio development, and oral presentation to a review board, earning 0.50-1.00 credit depending on hours completed.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered shield of faith partner, knight's honor partner, platinum partner, general partner, core, key and preferred vendor.

• Price Custom Homesshield of faith partnerOthersShield of Faith level business partner. Price Custom Homes is owned and operated by the Price family whose son Zack attends FCA. Lara Price serves on the FCA School Board.
• B-Levelshield of faith partnerOthersShield of Faith level business partner providing financial and promotional support for FCA's Annual Fund
• Coughlin Kiaknight's honor partnerOthersKnight's Honor level business partner supporting FCA through annual fund contributions
• Fairfield Federal Savings & Loanknight's honor partnerOthersKnight's Honor level business partner, a local financial institution supporting the FCA community
• Fairfield Medical Centerplatinum partnerOthersPlatinum level business partner - local medical center providing healthcare services
• Frank E. Smith Funeral Homeplatinum partnerOthersPlatinum level business partner serving the local community
• N8 Family Chiropracticplatinum partnerOthersPlatinum level business partner providing chiropractic services
• OB/GYN Associates of Lancasterplatinum partnerOthersPlatinum level business partner providing women's health services
• Central Ohio Orthodonticsgeneral partnerOthersLocal orthodontic practice partner with Dr. Ron Heiber
• Park National Bankgeneral partnerOthersRegional bank serving as business partner supporting FCA
• Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbinggeneral partnerOthersLocal HVAC and plumbing services business partner
• Thompson Concrete & Excavatinggeneral partnerOthersLocal construction services business partner
• Magical Adventures Travelgeneral partnerOthersTravel agency business partner
• American Family Insurance - Matthew Linn Agentgeneral partnerOthersInsurance agent business partner serving FCA community
• Crum Equine Veterinary Servicegeneral partnerOthersVeterinary services for equine clients
• Fairfield Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Dr. Brian D. Cutright DDSgeneral partnerOthersOral surgery practice partner
• ServiceMaster by Georgegeneral partnerOthersCommercial cleaning services business partner
• Sparks Family Chiropracticgeneral partnerOthersFamily chiropractic practice partner
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreOthersState chartering authority that grants FCA official charter status, with all K-12 grades meeting or exceeding state standards
• Fairfield Christian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding ministry partner. FCA was established in 1998 as a ministry of Fairfield Christian Church in Lancaster, Ohio. Pastor Scott Stem serves as Lead Pastor and Ex-Officio member of the FCA School Board.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)keyOthersProfessional association membership providing accreditation, resources, professional development, and community for Christian schools
• School Closetpreferred vendorOthersUniform vendor with locations in Gahanna and Columbus, OH providing approved school uniforms for FCA students
• Educational Apparelpreferred vendorOthersUniform vendor located in Hilliard, OH providing FCA-approved school uniform styles
• BSN Sports (Sideline Store)preferred vendorOthersOnline spirit wear vendor providing FCA branded merchandise through the Sideline Store

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Center Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in central Ohio with similar size and program mix. Directly comparable Christian-day-school operator in Ohio.
• Worthington Christian Schools: K-12 Christian private school in the Columbus metro (Worthington, OH). Closest geographic direct competitor to FCA in faith-based K-12 market, with similar college-prep plus Biblical worldview positioning.
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Larger Cincinnati-area ACSI-accredited Christian K-12 school. Comparable faith-based, college-prep model; useful as a regional scaled benchmark for FCA's expansion path.
• The Columbus Academy: Independent (non-faith-based) college-prep K-12 day school in the Columbus metro. Competes with FCA for tuition-paying families seeking private college-prep education in Central Ohio.
• Liberty Christian Academy: K-12 Christian school in Dublin, OH serving the northwest Columbus suburbs. Same faith-based, college-prep model and similar tuition scale; competes for similar Christian-family demographic.
• Maranatha Christian School: Christian K-12 school in the Columbus, OH area serving a similar faith-based family segment. Comparable program structure and tuition model.

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor whose platform (PowerSchool SIS) FCA operates on. Adjacent ecosystem participant - useful for understanding FCA's operational backbone but not a direct competitor.

Regional players

• St. Charles Preparatory School: Catholic college-prep secondary school in Columbus, OH. Partial overlap with FCA's 6-12 offering for tuition-paying Christian/values-based families in the same market.
• Bishop Watterson High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Columbus, OH. Competes with FCA for grades 9-12 tuition-paying families in the same metro; overlapping but faith-tradition differentiated.
• Summit Country Day School: Independent faith-based K-12 day school in Cincinnati, OH. Comparable tuition scale and academic profile; benchmarks operations and pricing outside the Columbus metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fairfieldchristianacademy
• Xx.com/FCAKnights

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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