Christ The King School

What Christ The King School does

Christ the King Catholic School is a private Catholic parish school operating in the Broadview neighborhood of North Seattle under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Founded in 1939 as St. Anthony School and renamed Christ the King in 1949, the school serves approximately 200 students from Early Childhood Education (ages 2.5-5) through 8th grade in a deliberate one-section-per-grade model where each class is led by a single teacher. The institution is operated by Christ the King Parish (which merged with St. Luke Parish in 2024) and governed locally by a Principal and School Commission, with the pastor serving as ecclesiastical authority. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (K-8: $10,375-$14,952/year; ECE: $6,969-$16,527/year depending on schedule), supplemented by extended care (Panther Care), a hot lunch program, and community fundraising including an annual auction and Panther Spirit Sprint jog-a-thon.

The educational program combines core academics with specialist classes in Music, Art, Physical Education, Spanish, and Wellness, anchored by the Responsive Classroom social-emotional learning framework, Letterland phonics, Bridges Mathematics, and Art of Education curricula. Auxiliary services include before/after-school care, an annual middle school musical, band and choir programs, CYO athletics, service learning, school counseling, and after-school enrichment partnerships (Stone Soup Theatre, Strategic Kids, Bricks 4 Kidz, Webbski Ski School). The technology stack is standard for Catholic K-8 schools: PowerSchool for student information, FACTS for tuition management, eCatholic for the website, IXL/Lexia Core5/Prodigy for adaptive practice, and fsEnrollment/Finalsite for admissions. The school holds WCEA full re-accreditation through June 30, 2031 and is a member of NCEA, ASCD, NCTM, and WFIS.

Christ the King targets North Seattle families seeking faith-based K-8 education with small class sizes, with differentiated tuition for active parish families versus out-of-parish families and sibling discounts. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the school's website, parish channels, open house events, Facebook, and community word-of-mouth. The institution does not have outside equity ownership — it operates as a nonprofit parish school — and is therefore not an investable equity vehicle in the conventional PE/VC sense; value resides in its operating stability, community embeddedness, and 80-plus-year brand within the Seattle Archdiocese.

Name

Christ The King School

Legal name

Christ the King Catholic School

Website

https://school.ckseattle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Christ the King Catholic School is a private Catholic parish school in North Seattle, serving approximately 200 students from Early Childhood Education through 8th grade under the Archdiocese of Seattle with tuition-based subscription revenue, extended care, and community fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Early childhood education
• Parish school programs
• Before after school care
• Private primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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 - K-8th Grade: Annual tuition charged to families for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Two rate tiers: Active Parish Family rate and Out-of-Parish rate. Sibling discounts apply.
2. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Tuition: Tiered tuition for preschool and pre-K programs based on schedule (half-day vs. school-day) and number of days per week (Tu/We/Th or 5 days/week). Extended care add-ons available.
3. Annual Auction Fundraiser: Major annual fundraising event featuring live and silent auctions, family fun nights, and sponsorship opportunities. Primary fundraising vehicle for the school (e.g., 'Giddy Up & Give Auction Weekend' in April 2026).
4. Panther Spirit Sprint (Jog-a-thon): Annual jog-a-thon fundraiser organized by Parents Club, with students seeking pledges. Supports technology fund, Parents Club events, and teacher/staff appreciation.
5. Extended Care / Panther Care: Before and after school care program offered at additional hourly/session fees. Morning care 7:00-8:20am and evening care 3:00-5:30pm on regular days; afternoon dismissal at 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christ the King Catholic School is a parish school in the Broadview neighborhood of North Seattle delivering faith-based preschool through 8th grade education to approximately 200 students. Core offerings include Early Childhood Education (preschool and pre-K), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) programs with specialist instruction in music, art, Spanish, physical education, and wellness, supplemented by before/after school extended care, athletics, and enrichment programs.

Product overview

Christ the King Catholic School is a parish school providing a unified educational program from Early Childhood Education (ages 2.5) through 8th grade. The core academic offerings include Early Childhood Education with Preschool and Pre-K programs, Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), each with developmentally appropriate curricula. Specialist programs include Music (with band and choir), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Spanish language instruction, and Wellness counseling. The school provides auxiliary services including Extended Care (before/after-school care), a hot lunch program, and after-school enrichment programs. Extracurricular offerings include CYO athletics, middle school musical productions, band, choir, and seasonal programs like Ski Bus. All programs are guided by Catholic values and the Responsive Classroom social-emotional learning framework, with service learning integrated across all grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Developmentally appropriate early childhood programs for children ages 2.5-5 years, available in both half-day (8:20am-12:20pm) and school-day (8:20am-3:00pm) options with before and after-school care available for working families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates consistently perform at or above grade-level expectations and gain admission to first-choice high schools (public and private)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Queen Ann CateringminorOthersProvides healthy, delicious hot lunches for students daily, including a rotating hot lunch option plus bagel, pizza sandwich, and chicken Caesar salad options. Lunches must be pre-ordered through EZSchoolApps by 8:00am daily.
• Smith Brothers FarmsminorOthersProvides white and chocolate milk for purchase through the school lunch program. Supports the daily meal service for students.
• MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird graders travel to MOHAI to learn about the Coast Salish people and explore the museum. Part of social studies curriculum integration with local cultural institutions.
• CYO (Catholic Youth Organization)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCYO provides the athletic league framework for CKS students (K-8th grade) to participate in soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and track & field against other Catholic and private schools. Emphasizes participation, skill development, and good sportsmanship.
• Webbski Ski & Snowboard School at SnoqualmieminorOthersProvides ski and snowboard lessons for the CKS Ski Bus program. Five Thursday sessions beginning January 4, with lessons, transportation via chartered bus, and equipment rentals available through the program.
• Stone Soup TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfterschool enrichment program provider offering drama/theater classes (e.g., The Little Mermaid production) for grades K-5, meeting Mondays 3:00-4:30pm.
• Strategic Kids (Chess Club, Origami)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfterschool enrichment provider offering Chess Club (Tuesdays) and Origami (Fridays) programs for grades 1-5, focused on skill development through interactive lessons and tournaments.
• Bricks 4 KidzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfterschool enrichment program using LEGO bricks to teach engineering and architecture concepts. Weekly Wednesday sessions for grades K-3 building city-themed models.
• Fox13 SeattleminorOthersLocal Seattle TV news station that featured 4th grader James B. from CKS discussing the Salmon in Schools program, representing the school's stewardship education.
• YMCA Camp SeymourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeventh graders attend a three-day outdoor environmental education camp at YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor on the Olympic Peninsula, focusing on ecology, animals, habitats, and team-building.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lakeside School: Highly selective independent K-12 school in Seattle. Overlaps with CKS as a destination for graduates and as a competing premium K-12 option for North Seattle families.
• University Prep: Independent K-12 school in Seattle. Comparable on serving college-prep families from the same North Seattle geography, both as a graduate destination and a competitive option.
• The Bush School: Independent K-12 school in Seattle with broader grade span and larger endowment base. Competes for the same college-prep-oriented North Seattle families, particularly as a destination after 8th grade.

Direct peers

• St. Alphonsus Catholic School: Catholic parish K-8 school in the greater Seattle Archdiocese with similar parish-led governance and K-8 grade span. Directly comparable on mission, scale, and tuition structure.
• Holy Family Catholic School: Seattle-area Catholic K-8 parish school with before/after care and tuition tiers analogous to CKS. Competes for the same North Seattle Catholic and faith-tolerant families.
• Assumption-St. Bridget School: Catholic parish K-8 school in the Seattle Archdiocese operating under a similar parish-and-tuition model with comparable grade span and faith-based programming. Most direct comparable in product, customer, and business model.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe School: Catholic parish K-8 school in the Seattle Archdiocese with a similar parish-tied governance structure and faith-based curriculum. Direct competitor for parish-aligned Seattle families.
• St. Anne School: Catholic K-8 school serving Seattle families with similar parish affiliation and Archdiocese of Seattle oversight. Comparable on instructional model and competitive set.

Others

• Seattle Preparatory School: Seattle Catholic secondary school that receives CKS graduates. Comparable on faith-based mission and feeder relationship, though at the high school level.
• Bishop Blanchet High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Seattle that receives CKS graduates. Comparable on faith-based mission and on serving North Seattle families, though operating at the secondary level rather than K-8.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ckseattle.org

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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