A. Fantis School

What A. Fantis School does

A. Fantis School is an independent, private Greek Orthodox day school serving approximately 200 students from PreK-3 through Grade 8 at a single campus at 195 State Street in Brooklyn Heights, New York. Founded in 1963 under the auspices of Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral, the school delivers a continuous PreK-8 program built on the Classical Greek Paideia method, with daily Greek language instruction from preschool onward and a unique dual-language UPK4 track that splits instruction evenly between English and Greek. The curriculum layers academic rigor (95% at/above proficiency on 2025 NYS Exams Grades 3-8, #5 ranking in NY State out of ~1,700 schools) with social-emotional learning, Hellenic cultural studies, and a 5-Regents-by-grade-8 middle school track.

The school's operating model is tuition-funded with ancillary revenue from extended day, summer camp, and ~25 after-school clubs. Core tuition is set at $16,250/year for PK3, $12,600/year for K-5, and $13,600/year for 6-8, plus a $975 registration/maintenance/technology fee and $1,800 refundable security deposit; UPK4 seats are government-funded through the NYC MySchools channel. The technology layer is intentionally light — a 1:1 laptop or iPad program with online learning subscriptions, Bloomz for family communication, and a myschoolapp.com enrollment portal — with no proprietary platform or AI-enabled features disclosed.

Go-to-market is event-driven: Open Houses run January through March, an Early Admissions cycle ends in November, Buddy Days place applicants on campus for a full day, and the funnel concludes with a family interview. Distribution is augmented by free privately chartered bus service to parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey. The school has no outside equity, is governed by a Board of Trustees, and is currently executing a 2025-2028 Strategic Plan alongside a capital campaign for the Hellenic Cultural and Performing Arts Center (HCPAC).

Name

A. Fantis School

Legal name

A. Fantis School

Website

https://afantis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A. Fantis School is a private, independent Greek Orthodox PreK-8 school in Brooklyn Heights, NY, serving roughly 200 students with daily Greek language instruction, a Classical Greek Paideia method, and NAEYC-accredited preschool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Greek Orthodox schooling
• Dual language preschool
• Brooklyn private schools
• Faith-based elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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 and Fees: Annual tuition revenue from families for preschool through 8th grade education. PK3 tuition is $16,250/year, K-5th is $12,600/year, and 6th-8th is $13,600/year. Additional fees include $975 registration/maintenance/technology fee and $100 PTO dues annually. UPK4 is government-funded and free for families.
2. Extended Day Program (Beyond the Bell): After-school care program running from dismissal until 6:00pm. PK3 & UPK4 students pay $530/month or $40/day. K-8 students pay $455/month or $35/day.
3. PTO Fundraising: Parent-Teacher Organization raises funds through partner shopping programs (Mabel's Labels, Minted, RaiseRight, Squad Locker), spirit gear sales, and fundraising events. Funds support capital improvements, teacher funds, and special projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A. Fantis School provides tuition-based private education from preschool through 8th grade for approximately 200 students in Brooklyn Heights, combining rigorous academics with daily Greek language instruction, Orthodox faith formation, and the Classical Greek Paideia method. Core offerings include the NAEYC-accredited Preschool (PreK3 and UPK4 with NYC's first Greek Dual Language classroom), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), supplemented by a 1:1 laptop/iPad program, extended day care, summer camp, after-school clubs, private music lessons, and comprehensive high school advising.

Product overview

A. Fantis School is a private Greek Orthodox PreK-8 institution offering a unified educational program centered on academic excellence, Greek heritage, and Orthodox faith. The core offerings include Preschool (PreK3 & UPK4 with Greek Dual Language option), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) programs. Supplementary programs include Beyond the Bell extended day care, Summer Camp, After-School Clubs (athletic, artistic, academic enrichment), Private Music Lessons, Cultural Exchange Program with Greece, Classroom NYC experiential learning, and High School Advising services. Student support is provided through counseling, special education coordination, and psychological services. The school is constructing a new Hellenic Cultural and Performing Arts Center as a major capital improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (PreK3 & UPK4) Full-day, NAEYC-accredited preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds featuring play-based instruction, daily Greek language exposure, social-emotional learning, and daily outdoor play. Includes both traditional and Greek Dual Language UPK4 classrooms.
• Elementary School (K-5) Top-rated elementary program spanning kindergarten through 5th grade with Greek language instruction, literacy development, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and physical education, taught in classes capped near 20 students with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Classical Greek Paideia-based middle school program with Socratic seminars, advanced coursework, and high school readiness preparation. Students complete five high school-level Regents exams by graduation.
• Beyond the Bell Extended Day Program After-school care program running from dismissal until 6:00 PM, offering homework assistance, outdoor play, recreational activities, arts and crafts, and snack time for mixed-age groups.
• Summer Camp Four-week summer camp program (late June to mid-July) featuring themed activities, hands-on exploration, arts and crafts, science experiments, group games, and water activities. Offers flexible weekly or daily drop-in options.
• Falcons Basketball Middle school basketball team competing in a league with boys and girls seasons. Practice runs year-round including summers to develop student athletic skills.
• After-School Clubs Daily after-school enrichment options including soccer, swimming, karate, tennis, chess, Greek dance, art, coding, and basketball for PK3 through 8th grade students across fall, winter, and spring terms.
• Private Music Lessons Individual lessons for piano, guitar, violin, and voice taught by experienced instructors on-site at the school.
• Cultural Exchange Program Program connecting Fantis students with partner schools in Greece through pen pals, collaborative projects, vlogs, and Skype communication, culminating in the 8th grade Athens trip.
• Classroom NYC Experiential Learning Monthly field trips for all grades exploring museums, historical sites, and cultural venues throughout New York City to enhance curriculum with authentic learning environments.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support including school counseling (Kara Poulon), special education coordination (Fatema Hossain), consulting school psychologist (Dr. Lisa Dubinsky), and social-emotional learning implementation via the Caring School Community program.
• Expert High School Advising Comprehensive advisory services beginning in 6th grade including info sessions, test prep, individualized planning meetings, and ongoing student/family work sessions to navigate NYC high school admissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% at/above proficiency on 2025 NYS Exams (Grades 3-8)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Architecture firm engaged for the Hellenic Cultural & Performing Arts Center (HCPAC) redesign project. MAP's 'top priority is to assist non-profit groups, municipalities, and developers to reshape neighborhoods to improve residents' quality of life'. The firm designed the 3,000+ square foot transformation of the second floor into state-of-the-art educational, cultural and performing arts space.
• Brooklyn Robot FoundryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing robot-building field trip experiences for preschool students as part of the Classroom NYC initiative.
• The Nature CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides in-house live animal and puppet shows for preschoolers as enrichment activities.
• SanpaninominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeighboring sandwich shop providing fresh, made-to-order lunches and snacks delivered daily to the school. Families order online before 9am for same-day delivery.
• Mabel's LabelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - percentage of purchases from school label sales goes back to support PTO initiatives and fundraising.
• MintedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - families use code FUNDRAISEAFANTIS at checkout and a percentage goes back to the PTO.
• RaiseRightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - gift card purchasing program where everyday purchases (gas, groceries, coffee, dining) earn earnings for the school. Enrollment code: 6KPJTVYVYN9X.
• Squad LockerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - spirit gear online store; PTO receives 20% back on all orders through teamlocker.squadlocker.com.
• ShoottminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - photography service where families use special link for photo sessions and a portion comes back to A. Fantis.
• 1st Place Spirit GearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO partner - school pride merchandise with portion of each order supporting PTO initiatives.
• Science OlympiadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetition program Fantis teams participate in for enrichment and academic competition.
• MathCounts CompetitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMath competition program Fantis middle school teams compete in for enrichment.
• Billion Oyster ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education program on Governors Island that Fantis students participate in as part of Classroom NYC initiative.
• Noetic Math CompetitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMath competition program for gifted math students that Fantis participates in.
• ParathosiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHellenic heritage and dance competition where Fantis Greek Dance Troupe performs and competes.
• National Junior Honor SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJHS membership available to 6th-8th grade students meeting selective criteria for scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grace Church School: Independent private K-8 day school in Manhattan (East Village); directly comparable NYC private elementary school competing for the same tuition-paying families with progressive, inquiry-based pedagogy.
• The Town School: Independent private K-8 day school on the Upper East Side; directly comparable NYC private K-8 school with progressive pedagogy, small classes, and similar premium tuition tier.
• Friends Seminary: Independent private K-12 day school in Manhattan grounded in Quaker values; directly comparable NYC private school with similar values-based identity, small classes, and premium positioning.
• Poly Prep Country Day School: Independent private K-12 day school in Brooklyn (Dyker Heights); directly comparable Brooklyn private school with comparable tuition tier and similar college-prep orientation.
• The Buckley School: Independent private K-9 day school for boys on the Upper East Side; directly comparable NYC private K-8 school competing for tuition-paying families with similar small-class, individualized model.
• Berkeley Carroll School: Independent private PreK-12 day school in Park Slope, Brooklyn; directly comparable Brooklyn private school competing for tuition-paying families in the same borough with similar small-class positioning.
• St. Ann's School: Independent private K-12 day school in Brooklyn Heights serving ~1,000 students; directly comparable Brooklyn private school competing for similar Brooklyn families with a progressive, arts-rich curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• The Spence School: Elite independent K-12 day school for girls on Manhattan's Upper East Side; broader NYC private-school incumbent where A. Fantis 8th-grade applicants compete for placement, anchoring the same high-end tuition market.
• Horace Mann School: Elite independent K-12 day school in the Riverdale section of the Bronx; broader NYC private-school incumbent and downstream placement target for A. Fantis graduates within the same competitive admissions landscape.

Emerging players

• Hellenic Classical Charter School: Public charter school in Brooklyn (Park Slope) with Greek language and classical education focus; comparable to A. Fantis through shared Greek/classical identity, but operates as a free public charter rather than tuition-based private school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/afantis
• Instagraminstagram.com/afantisschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-fantis

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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