Calvary Academy

What Calvary Academy does

Calvary Academy is a private, nonprofit, multi-denominational Christian school operating a single continuous Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade program from its 15+ acre campus at 1133 E. County Line Rd, Lakewood, NJ, where it has been an integral ministry of Calvary Lighthouse Church since its founding in 1978. The school enrolls more than 250 students and serves families primarily in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, NJ, with an international student program (SEVP-certified) drawing students from more than 20 nationalities including China, South Korea, Mexico, Vietnam, Spain, Japan, and Russia, who reside with American host families. Core academic offerings span a Pre-K program (PK3/PK4 with 2/3/5-day options), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and a liberal-arts college-preparatory High School (9-12) featuring a 1:1 Microsoft Office 365 program, eight AP subjects, and a Dual Enrollment pathway enabling students to earn up to 49 college credits by graduation. Supporting programs include a Guidance and College Counseling service (with Common App integration), the Warriors interscholastic athletics program (Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference), weekly chapel, before- and after-care, an annual S.H.I.N.E. service-a-thon, and a senior missions trip to the Dominican Republic.

The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and is registered with the New Jersey State Department of Education. Technology infrastructure is built on Microsoft Office 365 (in cooperation with Microsoft), FACTS/RenWeb for tuition management and online admissions, and Elexio for church/school website CMS — with no proprietary technology layer and no AI/ML capabilities. The business model is a subscription-style annual tuition model with one-time application ($95), registration ($250), and student ($225) fees, supplemented by donations and fundraising campaigns (General Fund, Tuition Assistance Fund, S.H.I.N.E., annual Gift Auction, Senior DR Missions), international student tuition (separate rate), and third-party spiritwear sales via 1st Place Spiritwear. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the school website, in-person and virtual tours, an active Parent Teacher Fellowship referral network, and SEVP-enabled international recruitment, with no third-party resellers in the enrollment flow.

Name

Calvary Academy

Legal name

Calvary Academy

Website

https://calvaryacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Calvary Academy is a private, nonprofit Christian Pre-K through 12th grade school in Lakewood, NJ, founded in 1978 as a ministry of Calvary Lighthouse Church, enrolling 250+ students from Ocean and Monmouth Counties plus a SEVP-certified international program spanning 20+ nationalities, with a college-prep curriculum offering up to 49 dual-enrollment credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Theological Colleges (EDAHAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 education services
• College preparatory programs
• International student programs
• Interscholastic athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Pre-K through 12th grade students. Tuition rates are published in a separate PDF (2026/27 Tuition, K-12 & Pre-K) and vary by grade level. Payments are processed through FACTS.
2. Application and Registration Fees: One-time fees including a non-refundable $95 application fee per applicant (which includes testing if necessary), a $250 non-refundable registration fee, and a $225 yearly student fee required within 10 days of acceptance to secure the spot. Pre-K enrollment has a combined $100 fee.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue from donations across multiple campaigns including S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Him In Neighborhoods Everywhere, a serve-a-thon), Senior Dominican Republic Missions Trip, General Fund, Tuition Assistance Fund, and the annual Gift Auction (Feb 21, 2026). Donations are accepted online and by mail.
4. International Student Tuition (with Host Family Stipends): International students pay separate tuition (not same as domestic) and reside with American host families from the school or church community. Host families receive a monthly stipend to cover room, board, and supervisory responsibilities. Calvary Academy participates in the Federal Department of Immigration's Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
5. Spiritwear Sales: Warrior spiritwear is available for purchase through 1st Place Spiritwear (third-party vendor) for Calvary Academy High School and Middle School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Calvary Academy is a private, multi-denominational Christian school providing Pre-K through 12th grade education in Lakewood, NJ. It delivers Biblically-integrated academics across four divisions (Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School) along with Dual Enrollment college credits, AP courses, an SEVP-certified International Student Program with host families, ESL support, interscholastic athletics in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference, weekly chapel, college guidance, before/after care, and a guidance/counseling office supporting Common App submissions.

Product overview

Calvary Academy is a single, unified Pre-K through 12th grade private Christian school offering a continuous academic journey anchored in Biblical integration, rather than a modular SaaS-style product suite. The core offering is the Pre-Kindergarten Program (3 & 4 year olds), Elementary School (Kindergarten through 5th grade), Middle School (6th - 8th grade), and High School (9th - 12th grade), each described in dedicated academic pages. Layered around the core academics are specialty programs — the International Student Program (SEVP-certified with host-family housing), the Before and Aftercare Program, the Guidance and College Counseling service, and the Chapel Program — plus co-curricular offerings such as the Calvary Academy Warriors Athletics Program (Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Bowling, Baseball, Softball, Track, Flag Football), the S.H.I.N.E. Serve-a-thon, and the Senior Class Missions Trip to the Dominican Republic. The portfolio fits together as a single Pre-K-12 institution with progressive grade-level divisions and Christ-centered co-curricular and support programs that surround the academic core.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program (PK3 & PK4)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.4 Million in merit scholarships for recent graduating classes
• +7 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a flagship technology partner in Calvary Academy's 1:1 Computer Program. In cooperation with Microsoft, Calvary Academy runs a cutting edge 21st century 1:1 program allowing high school students to submit schoolwork online using Microsoft Office 365. Faculty also receive ongoing technology training from a Microsoft certified expert.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolsflagshipOthersCalvary Academy is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation is a critical regulatory and quality mark that validates the school's adherence to rigorous educational standards and enables recognition of credits and qualifications.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)flagshipOthersCalvary Academy is fully accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is a member. ACSI provides the framework for the school's Christ-centered educational philosophy, biblical integration across curriculum, and access to ACSI's network of Christian schools.
• Calvary Lighthouse ChurchflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvary Academy is an integral part of Calvary Lighthouse Church, a ministry birthed in 1972 in Lakewood, NJ. The church and school share facilities, staff (Pastoral leadership), and the PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) draws from the church community. The church is the parent organization and primary feeder for the school's Christian ethos.
• FACTS Management (FACTS/RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Management is the school's core technology vendor for tuition management, financial aid processing, family portal, payment plans, and the RenWeb Student Information System for online admissions. Families apply through ca-nj.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=538 and submit tuition assistance applications through online.factsmgt.com.
• 1st Place SpiritwearminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner1st Place Spiritwear operates the online storefront for Calvary Academy Warrior branded spiritwear, with separate collections for the High School and Middle School. The store is hosted at 1stplacespiritwear.com with dedicated Calvary Academy product pages. Elementary may order from either link.
• Fundamental Music InstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFundamental Music Instruction provides band and instrument lessons to Calvary Academy students through an external registration link (fundamentalmusicinstruction.com/calvary-academy-band-page.html). Acts as the school's external music instruction provider.
• B6-T Transportation (Toms River/Beachwood, Jackson & Lakewood)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalvary Academy coordinates with B6-T public bus transportation for the 2026/27 school year to serve students from Toms River/Beachwood, Jackson, and Lakewood. Families register for transportation through the B6-T service or external portals.
• ElexiocoreTechnology or IntegrationElexio provides the church management software, database, and website CMS for Calvary Academy (elexio.com). The website footer credits Elexio as the platform powering online forms, calendars, and event registration.
• Abeka, BJU Press, Purposeful Design, Pearson, Macmillian/McGraw-HillcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCalvary Academy uses a balance of Christian educational materials (Abeka, BJU Press, Purposeful Design) and current instructional resources (Pearson, Macmillian/McGraw-Hill) for its Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum. These publishers provide the core textbook and curriculum content.
• The Common Application (Common App)coreTechnology or IntegrationCalvary Academy subscribes to a guidance program that helps facilitate processing of the Common Application with colleges and universities that use the Common App. This allows for swift transfer of data and transcripts, and provides a more efficient college application experience for students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Immanuel Christian School: A Christian Pre-K-12 school in Hainesport, NJ with comparable faith-based curriculum, college preparation focus, and athletics programs serving South Jersey families.
• Timothy Christian School: A Pre-K through 12th grade Christian school in Piscataway, NJ with a similar model: biblical integration, college-prep curriculum, athletics, and multicultural student body. Closest direct comparable in size and philosophy within NJ.
• Ranney School: An independent PreK-12 college-prep day school in Tinton Falls, NJ (Monmouth County) serving families in the same Lakewood/Monmouth/Ocean County corridor with similar college-prep curriculum and athletic offerings.
• Christian Brothers Academy: A Catholic college-preparatory school in Lincroft, NJ (Monmouth County) serving similar NJ Shore families with rigorous academics, extensive athletics, and college placement focus. Comparable private school competitor in the same geographic catchment.
• Eastern Christian School: A Pre-K-12 Reformed Christian school in North Haledon, NJ offering similar college-preparatory curriculum with biblical worldview integration, athletics, and arts programs of comparable scale to Calvary Academy.
• Monsignor Donovan High School: A Catholic college-preparatory high school in Toms River, NJ (Ocean County) competing for the same Lakewood-area high school students with similar college-prep and athletic offerings.
• St. John Vianney High School: A Catholic college-prep high school in Holmdel, NJ (Monmouth County) serving similar NJ Shore families with rigorous academics, extensive athletics programs, and competitive college placement.

Regional players

• Trinity Hall: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Tinton Falls, NJ serving the same Monmouth County catchment with rigorous college-prep academics and a comparable faith-based educational mission.
• Academy of the Holy Angels: A Catholic college-prep high school in Demarest, NJ offering similar biblical-worldview education, college readiness programs, and athletic conference participation that competes for faith-oriented families in northern NJ.

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Day School: A larger, well-established independent PreK-12 day school in Princeton, NJ serving NJ families seeking rigorous college-prep curriculum. While not faith-based, it competes for the same higher-income, college-prep-oriented NJ families at a premium price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CalvaryAcademy1

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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