SchoolSpeak
SchoolSpeak is a cloud-based K-12 school management SaaS platform serving preK-8 private schools and Catholic dioceses in the United States, unifying SIS, communication, and community tools under one login within the VenturEd Solutions portfolio.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersCarnelian Bay, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What SchoolSpeak does
SchoolSpeak is a cloud-based K-12 school management SaaS platform purpose-built for preK-8 private schools and Catholic dioceses in the United States. The product unifies a Student Information System (attendance, gradebook, standards-based grading, report cards, homework, behavior tracking), a Communication Solution (announcements, newsletters, mass email and SMS, emergency notifications, calendars, mobile apps), and Community Tools (volunteer sign-up, fundraising, electronic forms, online store, lunch ordering, online payments) under a single sign-on. A diocesan dashboard layer provides real-time enrollment, attendance, and demographic aggregation across all schools in a diocese, and an offline-capable Gradebook app targets teachers in low-connectivity environments. The SchoolCommunity platform extends the product into a multi-product integration layer linking SchoolSpeak with sibling Education Brands / VenturEd Solutions offerings — TADS (financial aid, admissions, enrollment, billing, tuition management), Ravenna (admissions), Diamond Mind (payments), and Senior Systems.
The company operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting K-12 private schools and Catholic dioceses through demo requests, direct sales representatives, and partner referrals. Revenue is generated primarily through annual quote-based SaaS subscriptions scaled to student count and feature requirements, supplemented by usage-based SMS fees ($0.06 per text declining on volume bundles from 2,000 to 100,000 texts) and transaction-based payment-processing revenue through the Diamond Mind integration. Founded in 2007 by parents in technology and educators, SchoolSpeak was acquired by Education Brands, a division of MB Parent Holdings, LLC, in January 2017 and now operates within the VenturEd Solutions family of companies.
SchoolSpeak firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SchoolSpeak
- Legal name
- SchoolSpeak Inc.
- Website
- https://schoolspeak.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SchoolSpeak is a cloud-based K-12 school management SaaS platform serving preK-8 private schools and Catholic dioceses in the United States, unifying SIS, communication, and community tools under one login within the VenturEd Solutions portfolio.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SchoolSpeak industry classification
Industry- Product category
- K-12 School Management Software
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA), Classroom Communication & Messaging Platforms (EDAFAGAA)
Keywords
Where SchoolSpeak is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carnelian Bay
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
SchoolSpeak business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription SaaS Fees: SchoolSpeak generates recurring subscription revenue from schools and dioceses for access to the cloud-based school management platform. Pricing is likely quote-based per number of students/users.
- SMS Text Messaging: Usage-based revenue from text messaging services at $0.06 per text with volume discounts available through pre-purchased bundles ranging from 2,000 to 100,000 texts.
- Payment Processing: Online payment processing for tuition, fees, fundraising, and school store purchases through integration with Diamond Mind payment solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | SMS Text Messaging Bundles |
| Subscription | Annual | Core Platform Subscription |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
SchoolSpeak product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SchoolSpeak provides a cloud-based, all-in-one school management SaaS platform purpose-built for K-12 private schools and Catholic dioceses. Under a single login, the platform bundles a Student Information System (attendance, gradebook, standards-based grading, report cards), a Communication Solution (announcements, newsletters, mass email/SMS, emergency notifications, calendars), Community Tools (volunteer signup, fundraising, electronic forms, lunch ordering, online payments), and a Diocesan Dashboard for cross-school data aggregation.
Product overview
SchoolSpeak is an all-in-one cloud-based school management solution for K-12 schools, particularly serving Catholic dioceses and private schools. The platform comprises a unified Student Information System (SIS) for managing students, families, and academics; a Communication Solution for announcements, mass email/SMS, emergency notifications, and calendars; and Community Tools for volunteer management, fundraising, forms, online store, lunch ordering, and payments. For dioceses, SchoolSpeak offers a Diocesan Dashboard providing cross-school data aggregation and reporting. Additional offerings include Enhanced SMS for text messaging, Mobile Apps for iOS and Android with offline capability, a Gradebook App for iPad, SchoolSpeak Lite for schools transitioning between SIS platforms, and the SchoolCommunity platform enabling single sign-on and data integration across the Education Brands software portfolio. The company was founded by parents and educators as a paper-reduction initiative and is now part of VenturEd Solutions (formerly part of Community Brands/MB Parent Holdings).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Student Information System (SIS) Comprehensive student management system for K-12 private schools covering student and family data, attendance, gradebook, standards-based grading, report cards, homework, behavior tracking, lesson plans, and alumni tracking.
- Communication Solution Communication platform for K-12 schools including personalized home pages, announcements and newsletters, mass email and SMS, emergency notifications, website hosting, calendars and schedules, summary emails, and mobile apps.
- Community Tools School community engagement tools including volunteer signup and tracking, fundraising management, electronic forms, online store, lunch ordering, and online payment processing.
- Diocesan Dashboard Diocese-level administration portal providing live enrollment and attendance views across all schools, data collection and aggregation, third-party integration, diocese-school communication, and school board portal.
- SchoolSpeak Enhanced SMS Text messaging add-on for schools with usage-based pricing; supports mass SMS to the whole school, individual classes, groups, teams, or specific members, and enables SMS replies to phone or email.
- SchoolSpeak Lite Lightweight SIS solution for schools transitioning from other systems; requires minimal data input by the school while supporting diocesan functions.
- SchoolCommunity Platform Integration platform providing single sign-on (SchoolCommunity ID) and two-way data integration across the Education Brands K-12 software suite including SchoolSpeak, TADS, and Ravenna.
Quantifiable outcome
- 96%+ client satisfaction ratings year after year
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SchoolSpeak
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SchoolSpeak technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
SchoolSpeak partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Diocese of St. Cloud's Catholic Community SchoolscorePartnership provides a student information system (SIS) across all elementary schools in the Diocese. Enables schools to integrate data, communicate, and report across the entire school community. Features include dashboard for data gathering and sharing, mass communication capabilities for the superintendent, and centralized student data.
- Education Brands (MB Parent Holdings, LLC)coreSchoolSpeak formally joined forces with Education Brands, a division of MB Parent Holdings, LLC based in Knoxville, TN. SchoolSpeak became part of Education Brands alongside TADS, Senior Systems, and Diamond Mind. The acquisition enables integration of best-of-breed K-12 software solutions including tuition management, admissions, enrollment, and payment solutions.
- TADScoreTADS provides financial aid, admissions, enrollment, billing, and tuition management. Part of Education Brands and integrated through SchoolCommunity platform with two-way data exchange.
- Diamond MindcoreDiamond Mind provides payment solutions for schools including credit card payments, bank transfer (ACH), secure wallet, purchase cards for staff, and payment reconciliation. Part of Education Brands family.
- RavennamajorRavenna provides admissions functionality. Integrated with TADS through SchoolCommunity platform, enabling schools with advanced admissions needs to pair Ravenna with enrollment, financial aid, and tuition management from TADS.
- Senior SystemsmajorPart of Education Brands alongside SchoolSpeak, TADS, and Diamond Mind. Provides additional K-12 software solutions to the integrated suite.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SchoolSpeak competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- PowerSchool: PowerSchool is the largest K-12 SIS vendor in North America, serving primarily public districts but also private schools. It represents a broad incumbent with overlapping SIS, gradebook, and communication capabilities that competes with SchoolSpeak for larger Catholic and private school deployments.
- Blackbaud K-12 (formerly ON Products / WhippleHill): Blackbaud offers SIS, tuition management, and admissions software for K-12 private schools under its K-12 Solutions suite. It overlaps with SchoolSpeak's SIS, communication, and community management capabilities, particularly for larger private schools and diocesan systems.
- FACTS SIS (now part of FACTS Renweb / Nelnet): Operating under FACTS/Nelnet, this broader product line combines SIS, tuition management, and learning management for private schools. It competes with SchoolSpeak's integrated platform across tuition, SIS, and payment workflows.
Direct peers
- Gradelink: Gradelink is a cloud-based SIS built specifically for small private and independent K-12 schools. It directly competes with SchoolSpeak's preK-8 private school focus on gradebook, attendance, report cards, and parent communication.
- MySchoolWorx: MySchoolWorx is an integrated school management platform for small and mid-sized private K-12 schools. It competes directly with SchoolSpeak on gradebook, attendance, parent communication, and online payments in the same private school segment.
- FACTS (Renweb/FACTS): FACTS is a leading SIS provider for K-12 private and Catholic schools, offering tuition management, admissions, and student information systems. It is one of the closest direct competitors to SchoolSpeak in the Catholic and private school SIS segment.
- Rediker Software: Rediker Software provides SIS and school administration software for K-12 schools, including private institutions. Its PlusPortals product overlaps with SchoolSpeak's parent portal, gradebook, and communication functionality.
- Sycamore Education: Sycamore Education is a cloud-based SIS focused on K-12 schools, including private and faith-based institutions. It offers student information, communication, and learning management features comparable to SchoolSpeak's core platform.
Emerging players
- Finalsite: Finalsite provides school websites, mass communication, and parent engagement tools for private and independent K-12 schools. It overlaps with SchoolSpeak's communication, website hosting, and mass notification features rather than the core SIS.
Others
- TADS (sister company): TADS is SchoolSpeak's sister company within Education Brands, providing admissions, enrollment, billing, and tuition management for private K-12 schools. While not a competitor, TADS is a closely adjacent peer because of its overlapping customer base, integration via SchoolCommunity, and joint go-to-market in Catholic diocesan deployments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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SchoolSpeak leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
SchoolSpeak funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SchoolSpeak M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about SchoolSpeak
What does SchoolSpeak do?
SchoolSpeak provides a cloud-based, all-in-one school management SaaS platform purpose-built for K-12 private schools and Catholic dioceses. Under a single login, the platform bundles a Student Information System (attendance, gradebook, standards-based grading, report cards), a Communication Solution (announcements, newsletters, mass email/SMS, emergency notifications, calendars), Community Tools (volunteer signup, fundraising, electronic forms, lunch ordering, online payments), and a Diocesan Dashboard for cross-school data aggregation.
Is SchoolSpeak a public or private company?
SchoolSpeak is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SchoolSpeak founded?
SchoolSpeak was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SchoolSpeak based?
SchoolSpeak is headquartered in Carnelian Bay, United States, in the North America region.
How does SchoolSpeak make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription SaaS Fees are the primary driver. The others are SMS Text Messaging and payment Processing.
Who are SchoolSpeak's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are PowerSchool, Blackbaud K-12 (formerly ON Products / WhippleHill) and FACTS SIS (now part of FACTS Renweb / Nelnet). Direct peers are Gradelink, MySchoolWorx, FACTS (Renweb/FACTS), Rediker Software and Sycamore Education. Finalsite is listed as an emerging player. TADS (sister company) is listed as an others.
Does SchoolSpeak have an API?
No public API is recorded for SchoolSpeak.
What industry is SchoolSpeak in?
SchoolSpeak's product category is K-12 School Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAMAB, Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms, with a secondary code of EDAFAEAA, K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms. Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 7372.