Blessed Trinity Catholic School

What Blessed Trinity Catholic School does

Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a private, independent Catholic PK-8 school operating under 501(c)(3) status from two campuses in Richfield, Minnesota: the Penn Campus (Preschool through Grade 3) at 7540 Penn Ave. S. and the Nicollet Campus (Grades 4-8) at 6720 Nicollet Ave. S. The school was formed in 1994 through the consolidation of three parish schools — Assumption, St. Peter's, and St. Richard's — and serves approximately 78 staff supporting a parish-anchored enrollment base, with academic outcomes (graduation exam scores) reported above Minnesota state averages in reading and mathematics and state accreditation via MNSAA reaffirmed in May 2025.

The school's core product is a whole-child Catholic education spanning preschool (full-day $10,600/yr; half-day $6,000/yr), elementary K-5 ($5,400/yr first child), and middle school grades 6-8 ($5,500/yr first child), augmented by an Extended Day / 'Club Tiger' before- and after-school program ($8-$20/day), summer programming, athletics through the South Side Youth Organization, band and choir, and middle-school enhancement electives delivered in partnership with Academy of Holy Angels. Technology is integrated through a 1:1 device program (iPads K-4, Chromebooks 5-8) supported by standard web-based learning platforms; no proprietary technology or AI components are part of the offering.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition subscriptions, supplemented by a non-refundable $150 family registration fee, pay-as-you-go extended-day and summer care, an Annual Excellence Fund donation campaign, and special-event fundraising (Serv-a-thon, Grand Gala, Sno*Ball). Tiered sibling discounts (25% second child, 50% third, free fourth) and TADS-administered financial aid broaden access. The go-to-market motion is community- and event-led, leveraging the three supporting parishes, word-of-mouth referrals, open houses, school tours led by Principal Patrick O'Keefe, the btcsmn.org website, a bilingual English/Spanish web presence, Instagram and Facebook, and the weekly Tiger Tales newsletter. The school operates as a non-public entity with no parent company, no equity funding, and a two-level governance structure (Corporate Board and School Board).

Name

Blessed Trinity Catholic School

Legal name

Blessed Trinity Catholic School

Website

https://btcsmn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a 501(c)(3) PK-8 Catholic school in Richfield, MN, operating two campuses formed in 1994 from the consolidation of three parish schools and serving families through tuition-based enrollment, extended-day care, and parish-led community outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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 primary education
• Private K-8 schooling
• Preschool through eighth grade
• Faith-based education
• Extended day childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 payments for grades K-8 and preschool programs. Tiered pricing with sibling discounts (25% off for 2nd child, 50% off for 3rd, free for 4th child).
2. Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of $150 per family for new families.
3. Extended Day Program: Before and after school care and summer program with daily rates ($8 before, $15 after, $20 both, $55-65 for non-school days).
4. Annual Excellence Fund Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting opportunities, faith development, community building, and enriched education.
5. Special Events Fundraising: Revenue from events including Serv-a-thon, Grand Gala, and Sno*Ball Dinner Dance Auction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blessed Trinity Catholic School delivers preschool through 8th-grade Catholic education across two campuses in Richfield, Minnesota (Penn Campus for Preschool-Grade 3, Nicollet Campus for Grades 4-8). The school bundles core academics with Catholic faith formation, enrichment electives, 1:1 student devices, athletics, and before/after-school care, charging tiered annual tuition with sibling discounts and supplementary fundraising.

Product overview

Blessed Trinity Catholic School offers a comprehensive PK-8 Catholic education across two campuses in Richfield, MN. The school provides a clearly Catholic, intentionally inclusive, and academically excellent educational experience through its core programs: Preschool (full/half day options for ages 3-4), Kindergarten through 5th Grade elementary program, and Middle School (grades 4-8) with enhanced elective offerings. Supporting services include Extended Day Program (Club Tiger) for before/after school care, summer programming, and athletics. The school integrates technology through individual device programs (iPads K-4, Chromebooks 5-8) and offers enrichment through band, choir, and various activities. A partnership with Academy of Holy Angels high school provides enhancement opportunities and additional course options for middle school students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation exam scores well above state average in reading and mathematics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Academy of Holy AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allows middle school students to take enhancement classes at the Academy of Holy Angels campus. Students can also participate in athletics and activities at AHA. Examples of enhancement classes include World of Technology, Intro to Technical Theater, Robotics, Chess/Quiz Bowl, Forensics, Classic Film Study, Yearbook, and more.
• Richfield School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for special education services. Students with special learning needs have access to evaluation and support services from Richfield's Special Education Department.
• Phoenix School CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing professional relationship with licensed counselors available to meet with parents to discuss any issue pertaining to family life and raising children. Also provides 'Peace of Mind' initiative supporting mental health and wellness through monthly webinars.
• City Connects ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnsite school counselor evaluates every student each year and creates individual plans to help students succeed and connect families to needed resources.
• TADS (Tuition Billing System)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlessed Trinity uses TADS to assess family financial need for tuition assistance, process financial aid applications, and manage tuition billing and agreements.
• Trio Community MealssupportingOthersVendor providing hot lunch program that meets USDA guidelines for nutrition, with free or reduced pricing available through USDA program.
• South Side Youth Organization (SSYO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlessed Trinity Tigers are affiliated with SSYO, a private school conference with 21 members offering competition for 4th through 8th graders in soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Academy of Holy Angels: Catholic school in Richfield, MN, that is Blessed Trinity's direct enhancement-class and athletics partner. Comparably Catholic, intentionally inclusive, and academically rigorous; AHA serves grades 9-12 while BT serves PK-8, forming a natural feeder pipeline.
• Visitation School: Catholic PK-12 school in Mendota Heights, MN, within driving distance of Richfield. Operates as an independent Catholic school with similar academic-excellence-plus-faith positioning and similar tuition economics, competing for the same metro-wide Catholic family pool.
• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School: Catholic PK-8 school in the Twin Cities metro serving a similar suburban demographic. Competes for the same Catholic family segment with comparable whole-child mission, parish-school identity, and elementary/middle-school grade span.
• Benilde-St. Margaret's School: Catholic PK-12 school in St. Louis Park, MN, adjacent to Richfield. Same Catholic identity, similar academic-excellence brand, similar tuition-tier model — competes directly for families evaluating Catholic K-8 options in the west metro.
• Nativity of Mary School: Catholic PK-8 school in Bloomington, MN, immediately adjacent to Blessed Trinity's Richfield footprint. Same faith-based mission, same tuition-tier model, same competition for Twin Cities Catholic families — a near-direct peer for enrollment share.
• Richfield Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving the same Richfield, MN, geography. The primary free alternative to BT's tuition model; Blessed Trinity's partnership with the district for special education services underscores the operational interrelation and competitive overlap.

Regional players

• St. John's Preparatory School: Catholic PK-12 school in Collegeville, MN, sharing the faith-based academic mission and similar whole-child value proposition, though located further from Richfield and serving a broader geographic draw.

Others

• Catholic Schools Center of Excellence: Minnesota nonprofit that provides grant funding to Blessed Trinity and peer Catholic schools. Functions as a sector-level ecosystem partner supporting marketing, enrollment, and viability of Twin Cities Catholic schools.
• Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA): The state accreditation body that reviews and approves BT's curriculum. Not a competitor, but a sector regulator that defines the academic-excellence standard BT uses as a competitive signal versus non-accredited faith-based alternatives.
• Aim Higher Foundation: Minnesota nonprofit that partners with Blessed Trinity and other Catholic schools to fund tuition assistance. Comparable as a sector-level enabler shaping the addressable market for Catholic K-8 enrollment rather than a direct school competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blessedtrinitycatholicschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/btcsmn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blessed-trinity-catholic-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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