Angelus Academy

What Angelus Academy does

Angelus Academy is a private, independent Catholic school structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving students from preschool through 8th grade at a single campus at 7644 Dynatech Court in Springfield, Virginia (Northern Virginia). Founded in 2000 by the Women's Apostolate to Youth (WAY) after a decade of curriculum preparation, the school delivers a Catholic liberal arts education in the classical tradition, organized around an integrated humanities curriculum rooted in Salvation History, with Latin instruction beginning in 3rd grade and faith formation via Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Levels I and II) and the proprietary Our Lady's Little Messengers preschool program. The school is fully accredited by the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) since 2011, affiliated with the Diocese of Arlington, and designated a Premier Member school of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE).

The school generates revenue primarily through tiered recurring tuition (with discounted rates for Catholic-registered families and multi-child discounts, ranging $3,293-$12,353 annually) covering approximately 70% of operating costs, supplemented by donations, an annual gala, a jogathon, and the St. Joseph Campaign covering the remaining ~30%. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families apply online, attend scheduled tours and open houses, and may shadow classes before enrolling. Marketing is conducted through the school website, Facebook and Twitter/X, parent referrals, and parish communications, with the school chaplain being the pastor of St. Raymond of Peñafort Parish. Class sizes are capped at 20 students across roughly ten grade levels, implying a single-campus enrollment on the order of 150-200 students, served by a faculty and staff of approximately 21-29 people. Governance rests with a Board of Trustees currently chaired by Hannah Brink, with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership.

Name

Angelus Academy

Legal name

Angelus Academy

Website

https://angelusacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angelus Academy is an independent, 501(c)(3) Catholic K-8 school in Springfield, Virginia, delivering classical liberal arts education to Northern Virginia families through tiered tuition and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic school education
• Classical liberal arts
• Preschool faith formation
• K-8 private education
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source covering approximately 70% of operational costs. Tuition rates vary by grade level (Full-Day K-8 vs. Half-Day Kindergarten vs. Little Messengers preschool programs) and family Catholic status.
2. Donations and Fundraising: As an independent Catholic school receiving no parish or Diocese of Arlington financial support, Angelus relies on donations, annual gala, jogathon, and St. Joseph Campaign to supplement tuition and cover remaining 30% of operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Angelus Academy is an independent Catholic school in Springfield, Virginia offering a Catholic liberal arts education in the classical tradition for students from preschool (Little Messengers program for 3-4 year olds) through 8th grade. The school integrates faith formation with academics through a Salvation History-based humanities curriculum, Latin instruction starting in third grade, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, and daily prayer/weekly Mass, with classes capped at 20 students. Tuition is supplemented by donations and fundraising, as the school receives no parish or Diocesan financial support.

Product overview

Angelus Academy offers a unified Catholic liberal arts education in the classical tradition spanning pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The core offerings include the Little Messengers Program (a Catholic preschool for 3-4 year olds using Montessori-inspired catechetical methods), full-day Kindergarten through 8th grade with integrated humanities and Salvation History curriculum, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Levels I and II), Latin instruction beginning in 3rd grade, and after-school enrichment clubs. The school also participates in national academic competitions including National Latin Exam and Math Olympiads. All programs emphasize faith formation through daily prayer, weekly Mass, and monthly Adoration in the school chapel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Messengers Program Our Lady's Little Messengers is a Catholic faith formation program for 3- and 4-year-old children that combines religious formation with early academic skill development. Uses Montessori-inspired catechetical methods with emphasis on Scripture, liturgy, and saints' lives. 3-year-olds attend 2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday); 4-year-olds attend 3 days/week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday).
• Full-Day Kindergarten through 8th Grade A pre-kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic liberal arts education in the classical tradition, following a Salvation History-based curriculum with integrated humanities, Latin instruction starting in 3rd grade, math, science, and faith formation. Class size capped at 20 students. Full-day kindergarten available as half-day option.
• After-School Clubs After-school enrichment clubs offered to K-8th grade students including Arts & Crafts, Builders Club, Chess, Drama Club, Games, Gardening, and Playground Fun. Registration is on a trimester basis with options for standard pickup (5:30 PM) or early pickup (4:30 PM).
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catholic religious formation program offered at Levels I and II in the school's Atrium, available to Little Messengers through second graders as part of the weekly schedule.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently score above national average on CLT (Classical Learning Test) exams
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAPCIS (National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools)coreOthersAngelus Academy is fully accredited by NAPCIS, demonstrating that the school operates under a Catholic philosophy of education and offers an excellent academic environment consistent with its Catholic mission. Schools submit to a rigorous program to earn this accreditation.
• Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE)coreOthersAngelus Academy is a Premier member school of ICLE, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Catholic liberal education. This membership provides access to resources, training, and a network of Catholic classical schools.
• St. Raymond of Peñafort Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngelus Academy has a long-standing cordial relationship with St. Raymond of Peñafort Parish. Fr. John De Elles serves as school chaplain. The school is located within the parish boundaries and maintains close ties for spiritual care and sacramental preparation.
• Diocese of ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngelus Academy is affiliated with the Diocese of Arlington, operating within the Diocese's vitality for Catholic education. The Bishop has sent a letter of welcome to parents.
• FACTS Management CompanyminorOthersAngelus Academy partners with FACTS to provide tuition payment processing, including automatic monthly installments, credit card payments, and bank account deductions for families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Jerome Academy: Catholic classical school in Hyattsville, MD serving K-8 with an integrated liberal arts and Latin-centered curriculum. Closely comparable by size, grade band, and Catholic classical identity to Angelus Academy.
• Providence Academy: Catholic classical school in Plymouth, MN serving K-12 with a liberal arts curriculum rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Comparable as a tuition-funded, non-diocesan Catholic classical school with strong academic outcomes.
• Highlands Latin School: Independent classical Christian school in Louisville, KY serving K-12 with a Socratic-method liberal arts curriculum. Comparable as a classical liberal arts school with a similar integrated humanities approach and small class sizes.
• Kolbe Academy: Catholic classical school offering both on-campus and homeschool programs in Napa, CA. Comparable as a Catholic classical education provider with a strong humanities and Latin-centered curriculum serving K-12 families.
• The Heights School: Independent Catholic classical school in Potomac, MD serving boys in grades 3-12 with a similar liberal arts and faith-integrated curriculum. Directly comparable as a non-diocesan, mission-driven Catholic school in the DC metro area with rigorous academic outcomes.
• Seton School: Catholic classical school in Manassas, VA serving K-12, located within driving distance of Angelus Academy. Directly comparable as a Northern Virginia independent Catholic school with a classical curriculum and similar tuition-driven revenue model.
• The Lyceum: Classical Christian school in South Bend, IN serving K-12 with a Socratic liberal arts curriculum. Comparable as a mission-driven classical school with integrated humanities and Latin instruction.
• Chesterton Academy of the Holy Spirit: Catholic classical high school in the Chesterton Schools Network, modeled on a classical liberal arts curriculum. Comparable as part of the broader Catholic classical school movement with a similar integrated humanities approach.

Emerging players

• Mother of Divine Grace: Catholic classical homeschool program and advisory school serving K-12 families nationwide. Comparable as a Catholic classical education provider targeting faith-seeking families, though delivered through a homeschool rather than campus model.

Regional players

• Oakcrest School: Independent Catholic school for girls in grades 6-12 in McLean, VA. Comparable as a Northern Virginia independent Catholic school competing for the same faith-seeking families, though Oakcrest serves a different grade band and is all-girls.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AngelusAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/angelusacademyspringfieldva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angelus-academy

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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