Tri-Unity Christian School

What Tri-Unity Christian School does

Tri-Unity Christian School is an independent, non-profit Christian school serving students from preschool through 12th grade at a single campus in Wyoming, Michigan. The school operates under a parent Board of Directors and delivers biblically-integrated academics organized into four core programs: Treasure Tree Preschool (ages 3-4), Elementary (grades 1-6), Middle School (grades 7-8), and High School (grades 9-12), supplemented by a Home-School Hybrid Program for grades 1-8 and a comprehensive athletic program spanning ten sports. The school's mission is to graduate "academically excellent disciples of Christ," operationalized through a unique LIFE framework (Loving Relationships, Influence with Purpose, Faith through Fire, Education for 21st Century Education) that includes AP classes, dual enrollment, Flex-Mod scheduling, and international missions. Students and parents must affirm the school's 13-article Statement of Faith.

The business model is primarily tuition-based, with annual tuition ranging from $1,011 for preschool half-day programs to $10,020 for high school, augmented by multi-child discounts and needs-based aid administered through FACTS. Secondary revenue streams include athletic participation fees ($50-$250 per sport), event gate receipts ($1-$6 per attendee), the RaiseRight gift card rebate program, and a fundraising apparatus anchored by the Legacy Fund, City on a Hill Vision Campaign, and the Steward The Gift capital campaign to retire $3.2 million in building and land debt as of May 2025. The school uses RenWeb (PowerSchool) as its administrative backbone for enrollment, grade reporting, and parent communication, with Google Classroom supporting the hybrid homeschool cohort and DonorPerfect processing donations.

Go-to-market is community-led: enrollment is driven by church partnerships, family referrals, and word-of-mouth within the West Michigan faith community, with a Defender Directory of alumni-owned businesses and a Volunteer Service Program (20 hours per year per family) reinforcing community engagement. The school maintains 11-50 staff, is governed by a Board that includes local business leaders serving as corporate Legacy Partners, and is currently in a leadership transition with an Interim Superintendent overseeing operations.

Name

Tri-Unity Christian School

Legal name

Tri-unity Christian School

Website

https://triunitychristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-Unity Christian School is an independent, non-profit K-12 Christian school in Wyoming, Michigan, offering preschool through 12th grade plus a homeschool hybrid program, funded primarily by tuition, athletic fees, donations, and capital campaigns, and governed by a parent Board.

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 Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Private school education
• Preschool programs
• Homeschool hybrid programs
• School athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for students enrolled in preschool through 12th grade, with tiered pricing by grade level. Additional fees for before/after school care, athletic participation, and specialty programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue from donations through the Legacy Fund, City on a Hill Vision Campaign, and the Steward The Gift debt retirement initiative. As of May 2025, $3.2 million is owed on buildings and land.
3. RaiseRight Tuition Incentive Program: School receives rebates from gift card purchases made by families through the RaiseRight program, which serves as a tuition reduction fundraiser.
4. Athletic Fees and Gate Receipts: Revenue from athletic participation fees ($50-$250 per sport depending on level) and admission fees at sporting events ($1-$6 per attendee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri-Unity Christian School is an independent Christian school ministry providing faith-integrated education for students from preschool through 12th grade. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum combined with spiritual formation across four main program levels (Preschool, Elementary K-6, Middle School 7-8, and High School 9-12), plus a unique homeschool hybrid program and extensive athletics. Tuition is the primary revenue source, supplemented by donations and fundraising campaigns.

Product overview

Tri-Unity Christian School offers a unified K-12 Christian education through multiple interconnected programs. The core academic products include Treasure Tree Preschool, Elementary (Grades 1-6), Middle School (Grades 7-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), all integrated with biblically-based academics and spiritual development. These are supplemented by the Home-School Hybrid Program for grades 1-8, Athletic Programs across multiple sports, and the Volunteer Service Program for family engagement. The school also operates the Steward The Gift capital campaign and utilizes RenWeb as its primary school management system for administrative functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treasure Tree Preschool A nurturing preschool program for 3 and 4-year-olds offering a strong core curriculum complemented by praise and worship, Bible curriculum, social skills, motor skills development, art, music, technology, physical education, and Spanish. Features a 15-foot treehouse in a large motor skills classroom. Tuition is $1,011-$2,870/year depending on half-day or full-day schedule.
• Elementary Program (Grades 1-6) Elementary education for grades 1-6 expanding on the foundational philosophy of Treasure Tree Preschool, recognizing learners as developing independent thinkers with unique God-given gifts. Includes core curriculum plus specials (art, PE, music, Spanish), with special services available for students requiring specialized support. Tuition is $8,025/year with after-school care at $15/day.
• Middle School Program (Grades 7-8) Builds on biblically-based academics focusing on emerging academic, social, and spiritual needs. Students attend classes with different teachers, covering core curriculum including Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Civics, American History, Life and Earth Science, and Keyboarding, plus electives such as Art and Praise Band. Includes gender-exclusive Bible courses. Tuition is $8,645/year.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) Challenges students through standard and advanced opportunities including Dual Enrollment, AP Classes, and Flex-Mod scheduling. Emphasizes intensive discipleship opportunities including international missions, inner-city service projects, one-on-one mentorship, and Spiritual Emphasis Days. Tuition is $10,020/year.
• Home-School Hybrid Program
• Athletic Programs Comprehensive sports program including Football, Cheerleading, Boys/Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Cross-Country, Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, and Softball (co-op) across middle school, high school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. Athletic fees are $50/season for middle school and $75-$250 per sport for high school. Event admission is $1-$6 per attendee.
• Steward The Gift Debt Payoff Campaign Capital campaign to pay off $3.2 million owed on buildings and land as of May 2025. Includes sponsorship packages and Legacy Partner program for ongoing charitable giving support.
• Volunteer Service Program (VSP) Family volunteer program requiring 20 points per school year (10 for single-parent homes). Each hour of volunteer service counts as 1 point, with families able to opt out with a $200 donation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flex-Mod scheduling enables homework completion during school and greater teacher access
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Benjamin Smith Agency (Farmers Insurance)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage with logo placement and link to their website from the school website.
• SunriseAcresminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage with logo placement and link to their website.
• Kirsten VanDerMeulen (Genesis Builders)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage with link to Genesis Builders website.
• Aaron Oudbier (RSC Advisors)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026, also a Board Treasurer and Corporate Legacy Partner. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage.
• Rivertown Family ChiropracticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026, also offers $47 new patient exam and X-rays discount to TCS families through the Defender Directory.
• City Wide Real Estate ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage.
• Ben Iwema (Iwema Homes)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage.
• Jessica Balder (Eastbrook Homes)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025School year sponsor for 2025-2026. Listed as a sponsor on the school's homepage.
• The Wierenga FamilyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Family Legacy Partner for TCS, featured on the Legacy Partners page with recognition as a sustaining donor.
• RenWeb (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management software used for student records, parent portals, online enrollment applications, teacher gradebook, attendance tracking, and family communication. District code TU-MI.
• FACTS Management (Nelnet Business Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial assistance application processing through FACTS program. Used for tuition assistance applications and needs-based aid determination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Christian Schools International: National accreditation and support organization for Reformed Christian K-12 schools. Not a competitor but a peer institution in the same network that shapes curriculum standards, accreditation, and shared identity for schools like Tri-Unity.

Direct peers

• Grand Rapids Christian Schools: Largest Christian K-12 system in West Michigan serving the same Greater Grand Rapids catchment area. Directly competes for the same faith-aligned families with similar preschool-through-12th-grade structure, AP/dual enrollment offerings, and athletics programs.
• Calvin Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Grand Rapids area operating from a similar doctrinal tradition. Overlaps in target families, grade-level structure, athletics offerings, and faith-based programming.
• Zion Christian School: Independent Christian K-8 school in the Grand Rapids area feeding into multiple Christian high schools. Comparable size, faith-based curriculum integration, and preschool-through-middle-school program scope.
• Hudsonville Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Hudsonville area just west of Wyoming, MI. Same faith-aligned value proposition, similar tuition structure, and competes directly for West Michigan families seeking Christian education.
• Byron Center Christian School: Christian K-12 school in Byron Center, MI immediately adjacent to Tri-Unity's Wyoming campus. Closest direct geographic competitor with overlapping feeder areas and similar programmatic offering.
• South Christian High School: Christian 9-12 high school in the Grand Rapids area serving the same West Michigan faith community. Direct competitor for high school-age students with comparable athletic, AP, and discipleship programming.
• Holland Christian Schools: Multi-campus Christian K-12 system serving the Holland/Zeeland corridor adjacent to Tri-Unity's Wyoming, MI base. Comparable faith-integrated curriculum, athletic programs, and tuition pricing tier structure targeting the same Reformed/Christian demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/triunitytri

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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