Immaculata Catholic School

What Immaculata Catholic School does

Immaculata Catholic School is a PreK-8 Catholic school located in Durham, North Carolina, operating as the parish school of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. Founded in 1909 by the Sisters of St. Dominic from Newburgh, NY, the school serves approximately 515 students from PreK through eighth grade with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It delivers a faith-based, college-preparatory education combining Catholic doctrine and RISE character formation with STEM-focused academics, fine arts, competitive athletics, and 30+ extracurricular activities. The institution is Cognia-accredited, holds two National Blue Ribbon School designations (2012 and 2024), received National Green Ribbon status in 2019, and was recognized as the first middle school in North Carolina to earn AdvancED STEM Certification. Customer segments are end-consumer families (both Catholic and non-Catholic) in the Durham metro seeking small-class, values-centered education for children ages 4–14.

The educational program is delivered through in-classroom instruction, project-based learning, and an engineering design framework supported by a 1:1 device program for grades 6–8 (with 1:1 Chromebook experience in grades 4–5), interactive SMART Boards in every classroom, and a MakerSpace with 3D printers. Curriculum is anchored on third-party platforms including STEMscopes (Rice University–developed for PreK–5), Discovery Education Techbooks (middle school STEM), and i-Ready diagnostic assessments used for AIG program identification. Operations run on the FACTS/RenWeb student information system, with Google Classroom as the learning management system, SchoolPass for aftercare check-in/out, and SchoolBitez for hot-lunch ordering. The school maintains formal educational partnerships with Duke University (science lab access), PARI (Space Camp), Precision BioSciences and NCCU Fab Lab (STEM Speaker Series), Durham Bulls Park, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill (music clinics), plus 12+ corporate partners supporting advancement.

Revenue is driven primarily by tuition on a subscription/recurring model with parishioner and non-parishioner pricing tiers (e.g., K–5 at $9,808 parishioner vs. $12,799 non-parishioner), billed monthly through FACTS with optional semi-annual and discounted annual plans. Complementary recurring and usage-based streams include the Eagles Nest After School Care subscription ($340/month full-time), summer camps ($175–$350 per camp), the hot lunch program via SchoolBitez, and donations and fundraising through annual giving, special events, and the 1909 Society ($1,000+ donors). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective families schedule private tours, submit a $100 non-refundable application, complete assessments, and pay a $200 non-refundable enrollment fee through the RenWeb portal. The institution operates as a non-profit parish school, governed by an Advisory Council accountable to the Pastor and Principal, with oversight from the Diocese of Raleigh's Office of Education.

Name

Immaculata Catholic School

Legal name

Immaculata Catholic School

Website

https://immaculataschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Immaculata Catholic School is a PreK-8 Catholic school in Durham, NC serving 515 students with a 10:1 teacher ratio. Founded in 1909, it delivers faith-based education, Cognia-accredited STEM curriculum, fine arts, and athletics under the Diocese of Raleigh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Private school
• K-8 education
• Religious education
• Primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for PreK through Grade 8 students. Parishioner rates lower than non-parishioner rates. Payment options include full payment (with 1.5% discount), semi-annual, or monthly payment plans through FACTS.
2. After School Care (Eagles Nest): Aftercare program operating 3:35-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Full-time monthly rate of $340 for first child, $288 for additional children. Part-time daily rate of $26. Drop-in rate of $30.
3. Hot Lunch Program: Optional lunch program through SchoolBitez ordering system with various vendors (Jason's Deli, Randy's, Chick-fil-A, The Loop). Additional cost program with 3.5% credit card processing fee.
4. Summer Camps: Summer camp programs offered throughout June and July with various themes (Nature Camp, Wizard Camp, Basketball Camp, etc.) at costs ranging from $175-$350 per camp.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Private support through annual giving, corporate partnerships, special events (Fall Fundraiser, Phil's Challenge), and endowment contributions. 1909 Society recognizes donors giving $1,000+ annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Based solely on the provided name, Immaculata Catholic School is identified as a Catholic educational institution. No further details about its specific grade levels, programs, location, or service offerings are evidenced in the provided input.

Product overview

Immaculata Catholic School is a PreK-8 Catholic school in Durham, NC, operating as a single unified educational institution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product is its academic program supplemented by integrated modules including the AdvancED STEM Certified Program (first in NC), 1:1 Technology Program with SMART Boards and Chromebooks, Fine Arts (award-winning band/choir/theater), Athletics, AIG Enrichment Program, Spiritual Life Program, Eagles Nest After School Care, and Summer Camps. The school uses FACTS/RenWeb for student information, Google Classroom for learning management, and partners with Discovery Education, STEMscopes, and i-Ready for curriculum delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Standardized reading and math scores in top 15 percent nationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPARI Space Camp partnership for challenging four-day program at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in NC mountains promoting teamwork, problem solving, communication, and engineering solutions to space-related situations. All located in Pisgah National Forest.
• Duke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing ICS students access to Duke University's science labs for hands-on learning experiences in the downtown Durham community.
• Precision BioSciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Speaker Series partnership where professionals share their experiences and students tour facilities.
• NCCU Fab LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Speaker Series partnership providing students tours of facilities at North Carolina Central University Fab Lab.
• Durham Bulls ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational and social events hosted at Durham Bulls Park.
• Trinity School of Durham & Chapel HillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic program partnership for bands and choirs to practice and perform with students from other local schools at music clinics.
• Burts BeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Speaker Series partnership with local business for student facility tours.
• West & Woodall (Real Estate)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• VegaVitalityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• ShopBotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Hyland PLLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Robinson Family DentistryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• MODE ConsignmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Atlantic Welding Fabrication CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Mahoney LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• NC Packaging ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Trust Company of the SouthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Immaculata Catholic School.
• Harris TeeterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTogether in Education program partner - community support program where VIC card holders can link to Immaculata (School code 1357).
• Coca-Cola GivesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity giving program where customers can designate donations to Immaculata.
• Walmart Spark GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRound-up donation program where Walmart customers can round up purchases to donate to Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish of Durham.
• Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrichment partnership for academically gifted students providing talent identification and development resources.
• Duke/Community VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual and small group tutoring provided by Duke University and community volunteers in the Learning Center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Durham Academy: One of the most prominent independent private PreK-12 schools in Durham, NC, with a similar college-preparatory focus and broad extracurricular offerings. Operates in the same local market and competes directly for tuition-paying families seeking PreK-8 education.
• Ravenscroft School: Independent PreK-12 school in Raleigh, NC, also within the Diocese of Raleigh's broader Triangle market. Comparable in tuition tier, academic rigor, and breadth of extracurriculars, serving the same aspirational family demographic.
• Cary Academy: Independent PreK-12 private school in Cary, NC (adjacent to Durham in the Research Triangle), with a STEM-forward curriculum and similar tuition profile. Competes for the same pool of Triangle-area private-school families.
• Holy Cross Catholic School (Durham): Catholic school in Durham, NC, also referenced in Immaculata's parishioner rate structure as a partner parish. Directly competes for Catholic Durham families seeking PreK-8 faith-based education.
• Holy Family Catholic School (Raleigh): Diocesan Catholic elementary school in Raleigh under the same Diocese of Raleigh system, with parishioner/non-parishioner tuition tiers comparable to Immaculata's. Closest structural peer within the Diocesan network.
• Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill: Independent private K-12 school serving the Durham-Chapel Hill market with a comparable academic and extracurricular profile. Already an active music-program partner with Immaculata, making it the most directly comparable peer in the local market.
• St. Thomas More Academy: Catholic school in Chapel Hill under the Diocese of Raleigh, serving a similar PreK-grade 8 Catholic education need in a neighboring community. Competes for Durham/Orange County Catholic and faith-seeking families.
• Cathedral School (Raleigh): PreK-8 Catholic school in Raleigh operating under the same Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. Directly comparable Catholic K-8 peer with similar faith-based mission, tuition structure, and curriculum profile.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Gibbons High School: Larger Catholic high school in Raleigh under the same Diocese of Raleigh, serving as the natural downstream feeder for Immaculata graduates. While not a direct competitor at the PreK-8 level, it represents the Diocesan benchmark for academic continuation.

Emerging players

• Durham Nativity School: Independent private middle school in Durham serving low-income families with a tuition-free model supported by donations. Competes for mission-aligned families and influences the local private-school competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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