Annunciation Catholic Academy

What Annunciation Catholic Academy does

Annunciation Catholic Academy is a private Catholic parish school operating under the Diocese of Orlando, located at 593 Jamestown Blvd. in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Founded in 1995 and opened as a full K-8 institution in September 1996, ACA delivers kindergarten through eighth-grade Catholic education aligned to both Diocese of Orlando and Florida Department of Education Sunshine State standards, with daily religion instruction, Spanish language coursework, and a Florida Catholic Conference STREAM-certified curriculum integrating Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

The school's product surface extends beyond core academics to include a Maker Space and IDEA Hub for hands-on STREAM learning, a fine arts program (art, band, music, drama), athletic programs through Catholic Youth Sports, a media center with over 10,000 books and digital resources, and an extended care program running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Underlying technology includes a 1:1 iPad program in middle school, interactive classroom displays, and third-party integrations spanning RenWeb (admissions), FACTS (tuition management), PikMyKid (dismissal), Accelerated Reader and i-Ready (instructional), Destiny (library catalog), Britannica Online, and Boonli (lunch ordering). The 65,000+ sq. ft. campus comprises four two-story buildings around a central courtyard plus a separate gymnasium, with 22 classrooms configured for individual, small group, and tutoring work.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition billed over a 10-month cycle, with two pricing tiers: an Active Parishioner rate of $9,735/year (for registered parishioners meeting Mass attendance and stewardship criteria) and a General Community rate of $11,910/year. Supplementary revenue streams include one-time registration and application fees ($75 application, $200 registration per child), fee-based extended care, and a transaction-based lunch program. GTM motion is event-driven around a January/February enrollment window for fall admission, with priority given to current families, active parishioners, neighboring parishes, and then the general community. The school distributes through direct enrollment managed via RenWeb, FACTS tuition processing, and accepts Step Up for Students scholarships (FES-UA, FES-EO, FTC) averaging approximately $8,000 per award, with an internal endowment goal of subsidizing 15% of the student body.

Name

Annunciation Catholic Academy

Legal name

Annunciation Catholic Academy

Website

https://annunciationacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Annunciation Catholic Academy is a private K-8 Catholic parish school in Altamonte Springs, Florida, delivering STREAM-certified education under the Diocese of Orlando to families through tuition-based enrollment with parishioner and general community pricing tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

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

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Private elementary school
• Religious primary education
• Faith-based schooling
• Parochial academy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition fees charged to families for K-8 Catholic education. Two pricing tiers: Active Parishioner rate ($9,735/year) and General Community rate ($11,910/year). Payment plans available over 10 months.
2. Registration and Application Fees: New families pay $75 application fee (non-refundable) and $200 registration fee per child (non-refundable, payable after acceptance).
3. Extended Care Services: Before-school care (7:00-7:30 AM) and after-school care (until 6:00 PM) offered as fee-based services to parents. Includes afternoon snack. Prices described as very reasonable.
4. Lunch Program: Hot lunch, salad bar, deli sandwiches, and PBJ available for purchase through online ordering system partnered with Boonli.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Annunciation Catholic Academy is a private Catholic K-8 school in Altamonte Springs, Florida, founded in 1995 and operating under the Diocese of Orlando. It delivers faith-integrated education from kindergarten through eighth grade, combining core academics with a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) curriculum, fine arts, athletics, clubs, library services, extended care, and a lunch program. The school serves families seeking a parish-affiliated, values-driven alternative to public schooling in the greater Orlando area.

Product overview

Annunciation Catholic Academy offers a comprehensive K-8 Catholic education program as its core product, integrating STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education across all grade levels. The school provides a portfolio of complementary programs including Fine Arts (art, band, music, drama), Athletic Programs through Catholic Youth Sports, Extended Care services, various Clubs (NJHS, TV News Crew, Coding, Robotics, Altar Servers, Student Council), a Media Center with extensive library resources, and a daily Lunch Program. All offerings are unified by the school's Catholic identity and commitment to developing students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Education Year-long, enrollment-based Catholic K-8 schooling covering core academic subjects integrated with religious formation, intended for families of school-aged children in the Altamonte Springs and greater Orlando region.
• STREAM Program Cross-disciplinary curriculum combining Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math instruction, delivered as part of the K-8 academic experience.
• Fine Arts Program Visual and performing arts instruction provided to enrolled K-8 students as part of the school's enrichment curriculum.
• Athletics Program School-based athletic activities and team sports available to enrolled K-8 students.
• Extended Care Before- and after-school supervised care service for enrolled students, available to working families needing coverage outside standard school hours.
• Lunch Program Daily school meal service provided to enrolled K-8 students for an additional fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students rank in top 15% nationally on TerraNova and InView standardized assessments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of OrlandocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnunciation Catholic Academy operates as a parish school within the Diocese of Orlando. The school's curriculum follows Diocesan standards in addition to Florida Department of Education Sunshine State standards. School personnel complete Safe Environment Training required by the Diocese and USCCB guidelines. Students participate in Diocesan assessments including ACRE test in religion.
• Catholic Youth Sports (CYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCYS is a Not-For-Profit Organization established in 1991 managing youth sports throughout Catholic parishes of Central Florida. The league services over 2,000 student-athletes and runs the sports program for the Diocese of Orlando with recreational (PK4-5) and competitive (grades 5-8) divisions. All CYS coaches undergo FBI background checks and Safe Environment Training.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management services including online payment processing, 10-month payment plans, automatic payments, and financial aid application processing. All families access tuition accounts through FACTS Family Portal.
• Step Up for StudentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlorida-based K-12 scholarship organization offering FES-UA, FES-EO, and FTC scholarships accepted at ACA. Scholarships worth approximately $8,000 average for private school tuition and related fees. Families report Award ID information to school finance team.
• Risse Brothers School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated uniform vendor for Annunciation Catholic Academy. All school uniforms must be purchased through Risse Brothers with physical location in Maitland, FL and online ordering available.
• Bishop Moore High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary high school destination for ACA graduates. Approximately 50% of each graduating class attends Bishop Moore. School is part of the same Diocese network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Bishop Moore Catholic High School: The primary Catholic high school destination for ACA graduates (~50% of each class) and part of the same Diocese of Orlando network. While serving grades 9-12 rather than K-8, it is the most consequential partner/competitor for feeder dynamics and brand alignment in the Central Florida Catholic ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Preparatory School: A larger, well-established K-12 private school in Winter Park, FL, with broader curriculum scope and higher tuition tier. Represents the incumbent premium private-school option in Central Florida, competing for the same academically-oriented family segment at a higher price point.

Direct peers

• Good Shepherd Catholic School: A K-8 Catholic parish school in the Diocese of Orlando serving the Orlando suburbs. Shares diocesan governance, faith-based curriculum, athletics through Catholic Youth Sports, and a similar Extended Care and tuition-tier model—directly comparable on size, mission, and competitive set.
• Corpus Christi Catholic School: A K-8 parish Catholic school within the Diocese of Orlando. Operates with similar tuition pricing, STREAM/academics programming, athletics via CYS, and a faith-centered mission—directly comparable on product offering, customer base, and competitive geography.
• The First Academy: A K-12 private Christian school in Orlando, FL, with comparable tuition scale, strong athletics and arts programs, and overlapping family demographic. Competes for the same premium private-school families in Central Florida but from a Protestant rather than Catholic tradition.
• Holy Family Catholic School: A K-8 parish Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando, located in Orlando, FL. Operates under the same diocesan curriculum standards and NCEA affiliation, with comparable tuition scale, faith-based mission, and feeder relationships to Orlando-area Catholic high schools—making it a directly comparable Central Florida Catholic K-8 peer.
• St. James Cathedral School: A K-8 Catholic school in Orlando, FL, also operating under Diocese of Orlando oversight. Competes for the same Catholic-family segment in Central Florida, offers a comparable faith-and-academics curriculum, and feeds into the same set of Catholic high schools including Bishop Moore.
• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School: A K-8 parish Catholic school in Altamonte Springs, FL, also within the Diocese of Orlando. Operates in the same immediate catchment area as ACA with overlapping family segments, similar tuition structure, and a comparable STREAM/academics-plus-athletics portfolio—making it the closest geographic competitor.

Others

• Florida Catholic Conference: The statewide body that issues ACA's STREAM certification and represents Catholic education interests in Florida. Functions as an industry association and standards-setter rather than a competitor, shaping the regulatory and accreditation environment for ACA and similar schools.
• FACTS (FACTS Tuition Management): A tuition management and financial aid platform used by ACA for payment processing, FACTS grants, and family portals. Operates as an enabling technology/infrastructure provider to Catholic and private K-12 schools rather than a direct competitor, but its embedded role in ACA's billing and aid workflow makes it a highly relevant ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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