Westminster Schools of Augusta

What Westminster Schools of Augusta does

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a private, non-profit Christian college-preparatory day school founded in 1972 as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, serving approximately 630 students across PK3 through 12th grade on a single 34-acre campus at 3067 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia. The school is organized into three divisions — Lower School (PK3-5) housed in Pamplin Hall, Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12) housed in Knox Hall — and operates with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, 18 Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment through Brewton Parker College, 42 athletic teams, and a fine arts program that has accumulated 2,000+ student awards and 10+ state championships. Students are drawn from across the Central Savannah River Area (Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Appling, North Augusta, Aiken), with representation from over 70 churches.

The business model is tuition-led with diversified supplementary revenue. Annual tuition is subscription-priced by grade level, ranging from $7,500 for PK3/PK4 morning-only to $18,990 for grades 9-12, billed annually or in 12 monthly installments through Blackbaud Tuition Management. More than 30% of students receive financial assistance via need-based aid (Blackbaud Financial Aid Management), merit-based Honors Scholarships (50% tuition), the Georgia GOAL tax-credit scholarship program (over $300,000/year channeled), the Vinea Heritage Scholarship (100% tuition), and a tiered set of family, military, church-member, and employee discounts. Recurring add-on revenue streams include the XD Extended Day program (PK3-5), Camp Wildcat summer camps (grades 1-12), and Flik Independent School Dining services; Westminster Fund annual giving, capital campaigns, endowed scholarships, planned giving, and the WPA uniform resale program add further contributions. The operating technology stack is standard independent-school SaaS — Finalsite CMS, Blackbaud SIS/Parent Portal/Tuition/Financial Aid, MySchoolApp, Google Workspace for Education, MySchoolBucks, MinistrySafe (screening), and SchoolPass/Raptor (visitor management) — with no proprietary AI or ML systems.

Go-to-market is sales-led, event-driven, and community-led. Admissions is a five-step relationship process (tour, application with $75 fee, admissions testing, shadow day, family interview) coordinated by a Head of Admissions, with enrollment gated by a $600 deposit. Demand is generated through campus tours and visits, admissions events (Preschool Stay and Play, Honors Scholarship nominations, seasonal open houses), word-of-mouth from current families, church partnerships (centered on First Presbyterian Church and 70+ other local congregations), an active alumni association, Niche A+ and College Board AP Honor Roll earned-media visibility, and a multi-channel organic social presence. Strategic positioning targets mission-aligned families seeking rigorous college-preparatory academics (100% college acceptance, 91% AP pass rate in 2025) integrated with a biblical worldview, small classes, gated and armed campus security, and holistic development through arts, athletics, and spiritual life.

Name

Westminster Schools of Augusta

Legal name

Westminster Schools of Augusta

Website

https://wsa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a private, non-profit Christian college-preparatory day school founded in 1972, serving approximately 630 students in PK3 through grade 12 on a single 34-acre campus in Augusta, Georgia, with tuition-led subscription revenue, diversified financial aid, and a sales-led, community-driven admissions model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• College preparatory school
• K-12 day school
• Lower school academics
• Upper school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition payments. Tuition varies by grade level from $7,500 for PK3/PK4 morning only to $18,990 for grades 9-12. Additional technology fees apply. Payment options include annual lump sum or 12 monthly installments through Blackbaud Tuition Management.
2. After-School Programs (XD Program): Extended day care and enrichment programs for Lower School students including XD Jr. (PK3-K) and XD (grades 1-5), plus After Care from 4:30-6:00 PM with Xplorations enrichment activities
3. Summer Camps (Camp Wildcat): Specialty and sports camps offered during summer for 1st-12th grade students including athletics, enrichment, academics, and S.T.E.A.M. activities
4. Donations and Fundraising: Westminster Fund annual giving, capital campaigns, endowed scholarships, planned giving, and corporate matching gifts support school operations and facilities
5. Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program: State tax credit scholarship program through which eligible students receive over $300,000 per year in scholarship funds
6. Uniform Resale Program: Consignment sale of gently used uniforms through Westminster Parent Association (WPA)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Christian college-preparatory day school delivering PK3 through 12th-grade education on a single 34-acre Augusta, GA campus. The school sells an integrated academic program combining rigorous college-prep curriculum (including 18 AP courses and dual enrollment), competitive athletics, fine arts, and extended-day and summer programming, bundled into annual tuition and fees paid by families.

Product overview

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a college-preparatory Christian day school offering a unified educational program spanning PK3 through 12th grade, organized into three divisions: Lower School (PK3-5 in Pamplin Hall), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). The core academic program is enhanced by Fine Arts (visual arts, chorus, band, theatre), Athletics (42 teams across 19 sports), and Extended Day programs. Westminster delivers 18 AP courses and dual enrollment through Brewton Parker College, with all students receiving college counseling. Summer programming includes Camp Wildcat specialty camps, and specialized support services include Academic Support and Transitional Kindergarten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Wildcat: Summer specialty and sports camps for 1st-12th grade students offering athletics, enrichment, academics, S.T.E.A.M. activities, crafts, and spiritual growth opportunities.
• Westminster Parent Association (WPA)

Products and services

• Lower School Program (PK3-Grade 5)
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12)
• Camp Wildcat Summer Program
• XD Extended Day Program
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• College Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for applying seniors
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Presbyterian Church of AugustacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestminster Schools of Augusta is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, founded in 1972. The church provides spiritual anchoring and governance through the Session. Pastors and members serve on the Board of Trustees, and First Pres members make up the largest percentage of students. The church continues to be strongly supportive of the school's mission.
• Flik Independent School DiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestminster partners with Flik Independent School Dining to provide fresh, nutritious, made-from-scratch meals prepared daily on campus by Chef Keith Boring and his culinary team. Operates two campus cafeterias (Pamplin Hall for Lower School, Knox Hall for Upper School).
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackbaud provides Student Information System, Parent Portal, and Tuition Management platforms used for enrollment, grade tracking, attendance, and tuition payments. Financial Aid Management application processed through Blackbaud.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWestminster is a participating school for Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program. Eligible students receive over $300,000 per year in state tax credit scholarship funds. GOAL redirects state tax dollars to scholarship funds for students.
• Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted to assist in guiding Westminster through the strategic plan development process in 2025. Facilitated parent, student, faculty, and alumni surveys and focus groups for Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
• MinistrySafecoreTechnology or IntegrationMinistrySafe screens and trains all faculty, staff, administrators, and coaches who interact with students on campus. Ensures highest standards of protection and accountability for student safety.
• SchoolPass Raptor TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationVisitor management and credential verification system used to screen all campus visitors before being allowed entry. Maintains secure, Christ-centered environment for school community.
• Brewton Parker CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment partnership allows Westminster students to earn more than 20 college credits while still in high school. All courses taught on the Westminster campus by dedicated faculty.
• Richmond County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides armed, certified law enforcement officers on campus during all school hours. Officers are in uniform with marked patrol vehicles. Security Director Josh Bogdanow coordinates with the Sheriff's Office to ensure certified, armed, and uniformed deputies on campus.
• Langham PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumnus Cullen Rogers-Gates '96 serves as Strategic Donor Engagement Director for Langham Partnership, which equips the global church through theological education, preaching training, and literature. Partnership during Spiritual Life Emphasis Week with Missions Conference at First Presbyterian Church.
• Heritage AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Vinea Heritage Scholarship for students graduating from Heritage Academy to attend Westminster. Scholarship designed to help students continue Christian education into high school.
• Augusta NationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated just three miles from Augusta National Golf Club. Westminster alumna Brantley Barinowski ('16) works as Communications Coordinator for Augusta National, representing Westminster's connection to the Masters Tournament community.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Trinity Christian School: Independent Christian college-preparatory school with multi-state locations. Comparable faith-based K-12 college-prep model targeting similar family demographics to Westminster Schools of Augusta.

Regional players

• Savannah Country Day School: Independent college-preparatory day school in Savannah, GA serving grades PK3-12. Comparable regional private K-12 college-prep institution with similar academic and extracurricular scope.
• Holy Spirit Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Augusta/CSRA region. Comparable religious-school offering competing for faith-oriented families at the elementary level.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent college-preparatory day school in College Park, GA serving grades PK3-12. Comparable in scale, college-prep curriculum depth, and broad extracurricular offerings.
• Stratford Academy: Independent, non-sectarian college-preparatory day school in Macon, GA serving grades PK3-12. Comparable regional private K-12 college-prep model targeting similar affluent families across Georgia.
• The Heritage School: Independent college-preparatory school in Newnan, GA serving grades PK3-12 with a faith-based heritage. Comparable regional K-12 college-prep model with similar extracurricular and academic profile.
• Aquinas High School: Catholic co-educational college-preparatory high school in Augusta, GA. Comparable regional religious K-12 institution competing for faith-oriented families in the CSRA.

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Day School: Presbyterian-affiliated college-preparatory day school in Macon, GA serving grades PK2-12. Closest structural peer given shared Presbyterian denominational identity, college-prep model, and tuition/mission alignment.
• Augusta Christian Schools: Local Augusta-area private Christian school serving PK3-12. Direct regional competitor for the same CSRA families seeking Christ-centered college-preparatory education.
• Westminster Schools (Atlanta): Premier Atlanta private independent Christian college-preparatory school serving grades K-12. Closest direct peer to Westminster Schools of Augusta given shared Westminster brand heritage, college-prep mission, faith integration, and similar academic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wsawildcats
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WsaNet/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/westminsterschoolsaugusta
• Instagraminstagram.com/wsawildcats

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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