Overbrook School

What Overbrook School does

Overbrook Catholic School is a private, co-educational, independent Catholic school serving approximately 300 students from preschool-3 through 6th grade on an 83-acre campus in the Nashville, Tennessee area (4210 Harding Pike). The school is owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, founded in 1936, and operates under the authority of the Bishop of Nashville. Core products comprise two preschool tracks (Multi-Age Montessori and Single-Age Montessori-Inspired Traditional), Elementary Grades 1-3, and Middle School Grades 4-6, augmented by specialized add-ons: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium (faith formation for ages 3-12 across three levels), the unique-in-Diocese-of-Nashville SOAR gifted enrichment program, Beyond the Brook Farm with hydroponic tower systems in the STEM lab, and a 10,000+ volume library with technology curriculum spanning Kodable/Tynker coding through Microsoft Office.

The revenue model is tuition-led and subscription-recurring: annualized tuition ranges from $8,600 (3-day preschool) to $19,725 (Grades 1-6), with multi-child discounts (25% for third child, 50% for fourth and beyond), approximately 14.5% of students on financial aid, and a layered funding stack including Annual Fund contributions (~6% of operating budget), endowment draws, ancillary fee-based programs (Camp Overbrook summer camp, ExtendedCARE after-school at $10.50/hour, morning/afternoon care, club programs), and affiliate/shopping partnerships (Kroger Community Rewards, Mabel's Labels, Minted). Go-to-market is sales-led (personal admissions with inquiry forms, family interviews, student assessments, shadow days, ISEE testing for grades 5-6) layered with community-led word-of-mouth via an active Parent Association, alumni network of 5,000+, Dominican Dads and Women's Book Club engagement, and a strong event-based calendar (Preview Days, Lunch & Learn, Overbrook Classic basketball tournament with 36 teams from 12 schools).

Infrastructure and operational footprint include partnerships with City Kitchen (farm-to-cafeteria serving student-grown produce at OCS and St. Cecilia Academy), FACTS (financial aid verification), Blackbaud (donation processing), Morgan Stanley/Chris Long (stock donation brokerage), CampBrain (camp registration), and the Diocese of Nashville. The school holds active Lumen Accreditation (awarded October 2026, 86% NSBECS / 94% Catholic School Discernment benchmark compliance), runs on a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with average class size 16, and employs 10 Dominican Sisters on faculty providing authentic Catholic witness alongside a 52-person staff directory.

Name

Overbrook School

Legal name

Overbrook Catholic School

Website

https://overbrook.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Overbrook Catholic School is a private, co-educational Catholic elementary school serving approximately 300 students from preschool-3 through 6th grade on an 83-acre Nashville campus, operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia since 1936 and offering Montessori preschool tracks, STEM/farm education, gifted enrichment, and faith formation programs funded primarily through tuition and annual giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Preschool education
• Montessori preschool programs
• Gifted enrichment programs
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for preschool through 6th grade education. Tuition ranges from $8,600 for 3-day preschool to $19,725 for grades 1-6. Beginning August 2026, dining hall fee and supply fee included in tuition.
2. Annual Fund: Annual fundraising campaign that makes up approximately 6% of the school's operating budget and supports academic, extracurricular, and faith formation programming. Supports the full cost of educating each student.
3. Shopping Programs: Mabel's Labels (20% from purchases), Minted (15% from purchases), and Kroger Community Rewards (percentage of transactions) provide ongoing fundraising throughout the year.
4. Endowment & Financial Assistance: Endowment provides long-term financial stability. Approximately 14% of students receive financial assistance. Donors create endowed scholarships to help families with demonstrated need.
5. Camp Overbrook: Summer camp program for children ages 3 through rising 1st graders. Provides half-day (9am-1pm) and full-day (9am-3pm) options with before-care and after-care available for additional fees.
6. ExtendedCARE & After-School Programs: After-school program providing childcare from dismissal until 6pm. Hourly rate of $10.50 per hour for first two children. Various clubs including Chess, Forensics, Science Club, Farm Fun, and dance/music programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Overbrook Catholic School is a private, co-educational Catholic elementary school serving preschool-3 through 6th grade students on an 83-acre campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers two preschool tracks (Multi-Age Montessori and Single-Age Traditional Montessori-Inspired), elementary and middle school academic programs, plus specialized offerings including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, STEM & Farm (Beyond the Brook Farm), SOAR Gifted Program, Library/Technology/Media, Fine Arts, Athletics, Camp Overbrook summer program, and ExtendedCARE after-school care.

Product overview

Overbrook Catholic School is a private, coeducational Catholic school offering preschool-3 through 6th grade education. The school provides two distinct preschool tracks (Multi-Age Montessori and Single-Age Traditional), followed by Elementary (Grades 1-3) and Middle School (Grades 4-6) programs. Beyond core academics, the school offers specialized programs including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, STEM & Farm (with Beyond the Brook Farm), Library/Technology/Media, Fine Arts (Art and Music), Physical Education, SOAR Gifted Program, Learning Center support, and Athletics. Additional services include Camp Overbrook summer program, ExtendedCARE after-school care, various after-school clubs and activities, and parent engagement resources. The school is owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and is Lumen Accredited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beyond the Brook Farm: Working mini-farm on the 83-acre campus featuring sheep, chickens, rabbits, and garden beds for hands-on agricultural learning.
• Camp Overbrook
• The Dominican Campus
• SOAR
• The Dominican Difference
• ExtendedCARE

Products and services

• Multi-Age Montessori Preschool Track A self-paced, child-led learning environment where children ages 3-5 learn side-by-side, guided by trained Montessori teachers in multi-age classroom settings. Available in 3, 4, or 5-day options, fostering independence and practical life skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 16 students
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cafeteria/food service. Student-grown produce from Beyond the Brook Farm and STEM lab hydroponic towers is served in cafeteria meals. Fourth-grade students harvested approximately 20 pounds of radishes used as toppings by City Kitchen at both OCS and St. Cecilia Academy.
• Mike and Mary Ellen ZinsercoreOthersFormer Overbrook parents who donated hydroponic Tower Gardens to the STEM lab. Their hope was that the Tower Gardens would serve as hands-on learning tools in the classroom, and students are using them as intended.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows families to link their Shopper's Card to Overbrook School. All transactions using the linked card are applied to funds raised for OCS at no added cost to the shopper.
• Mabel's LabelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping partner where OCS receives 20% from each purchase when supporters select Overbrook School as their chosen organization.
• MintedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping partner providing 20% off all card and gift orders when using code FUNDRAISEOVERBROOK, with 15% donated to Overbrook.
• FACTScoreOthersFinancial aid verification service used by OCS to verify demonstrated need for tuition assistance. Families submit IRS tax returns and W2 forms through FACTS application.
• Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia CongregationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia since 1936. The Sisters devote themselves to Christian education of youth, exercising this apostolate under the authority of the local bishop. The Prioress General and General Council govern the school.
• Diocese of NashvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the authority of the Bishop of Nashville. Bishop J. Mark Spalding visits annually to celebrate Mass with students and participates in school life.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brentwood Academy: Independent K-12 college preparatory school in the Nashville metro area. Direct competitor in the broader Nashville private school market with similar college-prep orientation and athletic programs.
• Harpeth Hall School: Independent K-12 all-girls school in Nashville with strong college-prep academic reputation. Direct competitor in Nashville private school market for families seeking premium independent education.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Independent 7-12 boys' school in Nashville with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Direct peer in Nashville private school market and a common feeder/competitor for Overbrook families.
• University School of Nashville: Independent K-12 school in Nashville with strong academic reputation. Direct peer in Nashville private school market and Overbrook Classic participant.
• Covenant School: Independent PK-6 Christian school in Nashville. Direct peer in grade configuration (Preschool through 6th grade) and Nashville independent school market, competing for similar families seeking values-based primary education.
• Holy Rosary Academy: Catholic school in Nashville area that participated in the Overbrook Classic basketball tournament. Comparable faith-based educational offering targeting similar Catholic family demographics.
• St. Cecilia Academy: Catholic girls' school (7th-12th grade) located on the same 83-acre Dominican Campus in Nashville, operated by the same Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation. Direct peer through shared campus, shared governance, and integrated K-12 athletic pipeline (Overbrook feeds St. Cecilia).
• Christ the King School: Catholic K-8 school in Nashville serving a similar demographic of Catholic families. Participated in the Overbrook Classic basketball tournament alongside Overbrook. Direct competitor for Catholic elementary enrollment in the Nashville market.
• Father Ryan High School: Catholic 9-12 high school in Nashville operated under the Diocese of Nashville. Direct peer in Nashville Catholic education market and a common feeder destination for Overbrook graduates.
• St. Matthew School: Catholic K-8 school in Nashville, also a participant in Overbrook Classic athletic events. Direct competitor in the Nashville Catholic school market with similar faith-based mission and grade configuration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/overbrookeagles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OverbrookCatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/overbrookcatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/overbrook-catholic-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/overbrookcatholic

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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