What Austin Preparatory School does

Austin Preparatory School is an independent Augustinian Catholic school located on a 55-acre campus at 101 Willow Street in Reading, Massachusetts, serving 776 students in grades 6-12. Founded in 1961 by the Augustinian Friars of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova and transferred to a lay Board of Trustees in the 1970s, the school delivers a unified middle and upper school program grounded in the values of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, love). Academic offerings include 20 Advanced Placement courses, a 10:1 faculty-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, and a 1:1 device program issuing MacBook Air laptops to upper school students and iPads to middle school students. Specialized facilities include a Fabrication Lab with 3D printing, laser cutting, and CAD capabilities, an Anatomage Table for science instruction, and a podcast studio built in 2025 for The Restless Journey school podcast.

The school's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven, with annual tuition of $37,400 for the 2026-2027 academic year on an inclusive basis (covering lunch, devices, field trips, athletics, arts, clubs, SAT/ACT prep, lab fees, parking, and graduation fees), supplemented by a one-time $445 registration fee and optional bus transportation priced at $3,500-$4,500 round trip across three regional routes. Approximately 35% of students receive needs-based tuition assistance through Heritage Grant Awards, with more than $2.8 million in scholarships awarded to students from diverse communities over recent years. Philanthropic support through the Austin Prep Fund, capital campaigns, and endowed scholarships supplements operating revenue. The go-to-market approach is direct-to-consumer across the Greater Boston, North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and Middlesex County regions, with rolling admissions supported by Open House events, AM @ AP admissions mornings, Journey Days shadow visits, and regional admissions fairs in diverse communities.

Name

Austin Preparatory School

Legal name

Austin Preparatory School

Website

https://austinprep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Austin Preparatory School is an independent Augustinian Catholic school in Reading, Massachusetts, serving 776 students in grades 6-12 with college-preparatory academics, NEPSAC athletics, and inclusive tuition at $37,400 annually.

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Headquarters

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Maussane

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for grades 6-12 education. Tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $37,400. Includes daily lunch, after-school snack, travel snack, school-issued devices, field trips (excluding overnight), athletics participation, arts participation, club participation, SAT/ACT prep course, science lab fees, parking fees, and graduation fees.
2. Registration Fee: One-time registration payment of $445 required at initial enrollment, non-refundable, not required in subsequent years for re-enrollment.
3. Bus Transportation: Optional bus transportation service for families across Merrimack Valley, North Shore, Middlesex County, and Greater Boston. Round trip ranges from $3,500-$4,500 depending on route; one-way ranges from $2,625-$3,375.
4. Philanthropic Support: Annual giving through Austin Prep Fund, capital campaigns, endowed scholarships, and memorial scholarships support the school's operating budget and mission advancement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Austin Preparatory School is an independent Augustinian Catholic school providing college-preparatory education for students in grades 6-12 on a 55-acre campus in Reading, Massachusetts. The school's core offering is a unified Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) experience that combines rigorous academics, 20 AP courses, athletics, arts, and Augustinian values formation, priced at $37,400 annual tuition for 2026-2027.

Product overview

Austin Preparatory School is an independent Augustinian Catholic school serving students in grades 6-12, offering a comprehensive educational program centered on its core values of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love). The school provides a unified Middle and Upper School academic experience with college-preparatory curriculum, complemented by specialized programs including Harvard Medical School MEDscience collaboration, a Fabrication Lab, College Counseling, and the Richard J. Meelia '67 Center for Integrated Learning. The school offers robust Athletics (55+ NEPSAC teams) and Arts & Design programs, along with distinctive offerings like the annual Nutcracker production, The Restless Journey podcast, Global Travel programs, and the St. Augustine Lecture Series. Additional programs include the Kaleidoscope Crew neurodiversity employment initiative and comprehensive student support through advisory programs, office hours, and peer tutoring.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Academics (Grades 6-8) College-preparatory middle school program for grades 6-8 with emphasis on building strong academic foundations, personal confidence, and self-reliant learning through Augustinian values.
• Upper School Academics (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program integrating Catholic faith and academic excellence to form collaborative scholars, servant-leaders, and global citizens through rigorous curriculum and personalized learning paths.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletic program offering 55+ NEPSAC teams across sports including baseball, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, skiing, and golf, with 23% of graduates committing to Division I, II, or III athletics.
• Arts & Design Program Comprehensive arts program offering theater, dance, choir, band, visual art, fashion, digital media, 3D design, and robotics, including the annual Nutcracker production.
• Richard J. Meelia '67 Center for Integrated Learning Support program for students who learn differently in grades 6-12, providing tailored support, coaching, accommodations, evidence-based tutorials, and executive function coaching in an inclusive environment.
• The Restless Journey Podcast Official school podcast providing insights into people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify core values, with episodes covering admissions, spiritual life, dining, and philanthropy.
• Kaleidoscope Crew Campus employment initiative partnering with BrightBridge Neurodiversity Workforce Partners, creating meaningful work roles for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Global Travel Program International programs offering transformative travel experiences including Japan cultural immersion, Rome and Vatican City trips, French language trips to Quebec, and 8th grade D.C. civics capstone.
• Bus Transportation Service Optional bus transportation service offering three routes covering Merrimack Valley (Andover, North Andover, Haverhill), North Shore (Salem, Peabody, Melrose, Wakefield), and Middlesex County (Somerville, Medford, Winchester, Burlington, Wilmington). Round trip ranges from $3,500-$4,500 depending on route.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate (Class of 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• BrightBridge Neurodiversity Workforce PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrightBridge Neurodiversity Workforce Partners supports the Kaleidoscope Crew program, providing campus employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. BrightBridge prepares and supports Crew members through thoughtful role placement, coaching, and ongoing guidance, working closely with Austin Prep supervisors to ensure each member succeeds.
• Daughters of Mary (Bannabikira Sisters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Daughters of Mary (Bannabikira Sisters), founded in 1910 in Uganda and elevated to Pontifical status in 1958, serve at Austin Prep to share their mission with the school community. Their mission is to educate young people, care for the sick, and engage in social work, expanding their apostolate to Austin Prep and the Archdiocese of Boston.
• Harvard Medical School MEDscienceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerYearlong STEM immersion program where students apply physics, biology, robotics, and AI through clinical simulations, surgical robotics, and hands-on problem solving. Builds confidence, collaboration, and exposure to medical careers. Students won the Surgical Innovation Showcase.
• Boston College Roche Center for Catholic EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development for faculty professional development. Department chairs participated in leadership programs and faculty engaged with counselor Phyllis Fagell for social-emotional learning training. Austin Prep recognized as model for Catholic education.
• Sage DiningcoreOthersSage Dining provides all dining services including daily lunch, after-school snack, and travel snacks for clubs and athletics. Cuisine is crafted daily by in-house chefs including coffee, tea, espresso, entrees, deli bar, salad bar, homemade soups, pizza, and desserts.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationVeracross provides the student and parent portal, admissions portal, and tuition billing/payment platform. Used for enrollment agreements, course selection, tuition payment plans, and admissions inquiry forms.
• St. Mary of the Assumption ParishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing Thanksgiving meals, Christmas gifts, and Easter baskets for over 1,600 people in the Lawrence area, reinforcing Austin Prep's mission to serve those in need.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with St. Mary of the Assumption Parish to provide Thanksgiving meals, Christmas gifts, and Easter baskets for over 1,600 people in the Lawrence area.
• Christa McAuliffe CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSixth graders engaged in space exploration and Mars mission simulations through the Christa McAuliffe Center, connecting to Artemis II and space science curriculum.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Independent day school in Cambridge, MA serving grades pre-K-9. Comparable on institutional scale, college-prep quality, and affluent Boston-area tuition market.
• Middlesex School: Independent college-preparatory boarding and day school in Concord, MA serving grades 9-12. Comparable on college-prep outcomes and Boston-area student draw.
• Matignon High School: formerly Catholic college-preparatory school in Somerville, MA. Comparable historically on Catholic mission, college-prep curriculum, and Boston-area student recruitment.
• Xaverian Brothers High School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Westwood, MA serving young men in grades 7-12. Closely comparable on religious mission, college-prep curriculum, athletics, and Greater Boston student draw.
• Belmont Hill School: Independent boys day school in Belmont, MA serving grades 7-12. Comparable on college-prep outcomes, rigorous academics, and affluent Boston-area family market.
• Archbishop Williams High School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Braintree, MA serving grades 9-12. Comparable on Catholic mission, college-prep outcomes, and broader Boston-area admissions footprint.
• Central Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep school in Lawrence, MA serving grades 9-12 from the Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston. Directly comparable on Catholic mission, college counseling, NEPSAC athletics, and regional student recruitment.
• St. John's Preparatory School: Independent Catholic college-preparatory school in Danvers, MA serving boys in grades 9-12. Comparable in mission, college-prep focus, Augustinian-adjacent Catholic tradition, athletic breadth (NEPSAC), and Boston-area tuition market.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Academy Andover: Elite independent boarding school in Andover, MA. Overlaps with Austin Prep on college-prep outcomes, scholarships, and Boston-area recruiting, but operates nationally/internationally and is significantly larger and more established.

Emerging players

• Lexington Christian Academy: Independent Christian college-prep school in Lexington, MA. Comparable on Boston-area private school market, college-prep focus, and middle/upper school integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AustinPrep
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@austinpreparatoryschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/AustinPrep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/austin-preparatory-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/austinprepschool

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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