Nativity School

What Nativity School does

Nativity School is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school located at 5936 Ridge Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating as a non-profit religious educational institution under the governance of Crescent Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It enrolls approximately 356 students across kindergarten through eighth grade with a faculty of roughly 30-35, maintaining an average class size of 20-23 and a 1:8 faculty-to-student ratio. The school's curriculum follows the Archdiocese's Graded Course of Study aligned with Ohio Learning Standards and integrates a STEAM program, world languages (Spanish K-8, Latin 6-8), visual and performing arts, and a 45+ year student exchange program partnering with schools in 22 countries; a Certificate for International Studies is awarded to graduating eighth graders. Technology infrastructure consists of a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8, Google Apps for Education, interactive whiteboards, a Learning Commons STEAM lab with 3D printers, and integrated SIS/payment systems (RenWeb, FACTS, Meal Magic).

The business model is tuition-driven: domestic families pay $7,200 per year for 2026-2027, while international students pay $8,700, with payment plans administered through FACTS. Revenue is supplemented by non-refundable $100-$102 application fees, Ohio EdChoice Traditional and Expansion scholarships of up to $6,166 per qualifying student, tuition assistance from the parish and the Catholic Education Foundation, a Welcome Scholarship through the Archdiocese, and ancillary fundraising streams including a third-party hot lunch program with W.g. Grinders, Kroger Community Rewards, and online donations via WeShare. Distribution and admissions are conducted through a direct-enrollment model with community-led GTM motions: open houses, guided Friday tours (October-January), and January kindergarten readiness assessments, with priority given to active members of Crescent Family of Parishes and currently enrolled families. Outreach also extends through a school website, weekly email newsletters, and Instagram (@nativitycinci).

Name

Nativity School

Legal name

Nativity School

Website

https://nativity-cincinnati.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nativity School is a private, non-profit Catholic K-8 school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving approximately 356 students with a STEAM-integrated curriculum, 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8, arts programming, and a 22-country international exchange program, operating under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 private school
• STEAM curriculum
• International student exchange
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition charged to families for K-8 education. Domestic tuition $7,200 and international student tuition $8,700 for 2026-2027 school year. Payment plans available annually, quarterly, or monthly.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $100-$102 per student for new admissions.
3. EdChoice Scholarship Program: State of Ohio EdChoice Traditional and Expansion scholarship programs provide funding up to $6,166 for eligible K-12 students, offsetting tuition costs for qualifying families.
4. Financial Assistance: Tuition assistance available from Nativity Parish and Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) for qualifying families. Welcome Scholarship also available through Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
5. Kroger Community Rewards: Fundraising through Kroger Neighborhood Rewards Program where families can link their Kroger Plus card to direct community rewards to Nativity School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nativity School is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio that delivers faith-based primary education integrating religion, STEAM, world languages, visual and performing arts, athletics, and a multi-country student exchange program. Core services include daily K-8 classroom instruction, a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8, the STEAM/Technology Learning Commons, an international exchange program spanning 22 countries, and a hot lunch program operated by third-party vendor W.g. Grinders.

Product overview

Nativity School is a Catholic K-8 educational institution providing a solid academic education with integrated arts and technology. The core educational program includes the STEAM Curriculum combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, taught alongside traditional academics in a 1-to-1 Chromebook environment for grades 4-8. World Languages (Spanish K-8, Latin 6-8) and the Student Exchange Program (partnering with schools in 22 countries) provide global education. The Learning Commons houses the STEAM and Technology Lab with 3D printers and interactive whiteboards. Arts programs include visual arts (drawing, painting, 3D, printmaking), musical arts with band and recorder, and performing arts through spring musicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Elementary Education Core day-school program delivering faith-based K-8 education aligned with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Graded Course of Study and the State of Ohio Learning Standards. Includes religion at every grade level, core academics, arts, world languages, STEAM, athletics, and a global education dimension.
• STEAM Curriculum and Learning Commons Program Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math curriculum delivered in classrooms and in the renovated Learning Commons STEAM and Technology Lab, equipped with 3D printers, a large-format printer, and interactive whiteboards. A dedicated STEAM Instructional Specialist supports delivery.
• International Student Exchange Program Global education program that connects Nativity students with peer schools in 22 countries including Mexico, India, Australia, Germany, China, Finland, New Zealand, and France, through visiting delegations and hosting international students. Underpins the Certificate for International Studies.
• World Languages Program Spanish instruction for grades K-8 with increasing frequency at higher grade levels, plus a Latin option for grades 6-8, supporting the school's global education mission.
• Visual and Performing Arts Program Discipline-Based Arts Education program including drawing, painting, 3D projects, printmaking, music (band and recorder), spring musical performances, and ongoing artist residencies delivered through the partnership with the Ohio Arts Council.
• Certificate for International Studies Graduating-student certification recognizing completion of the global education curriculum, including world languages, map studies, participation in the international exchange program, and a Capstone Essay.
• School Hot Lunch Program On-campus cafeteria program providing complete hot lunches and snacks for purchase, operated by third-party vendor W.g. Grinders (cafeteria manager Eyzirah Campbell) with account management and payments handled through Meal Magic software.

Quantifiable outcome

• 356 students educated across K-8 grades with dedicated faculty
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Nativity uses Google Apps for Education for email, websites, calendar, and document sharing among faculty, staff, and students in grades K-8.
• Ohio Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Since 1980, Nativity has worked with Ohio Arts Council to bring professional artists to campus for 2-4 week residencies. Has hosted dancers, poets, mimes, musicians, traditional folk artists, filmmakers, and actors to work with students.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition payment management and financial aid review services. Families access FACTS portal for tuition payments and financial assistance applications.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb is the Student Information System used by Nativity. Families access assignments, grades, report cards, and important communications through RenWeb family portal.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Neighborhood Rewards Program allows families to link their Kroger Plus card to Nativity, earning funds for the school through everyday grocery purchases.
• W.g. GrinderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorW.g. Grinders operates the hot lunch program for Nativity School, providing complete hot lunches and snacks for purchase. Cafeteria manager Eyzirah Campbell manages the program.
• Crescent ParishescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNativity School is part of Crescent Parishes (crescentparishes.org), which provides parish oversight, pastoral leadership (Pastor Fr. Pat Sloneker), and shared resources including calendar and facility reservation systems.
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNativity follows the Graded Course of Study and Religion Graded Course of Study provided by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Participates in EdChoice and other archdiocesan programs.
• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCEF provides tuition assistance funding for families of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Nativity participates in this program.
• Welcome ScholarshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWelcome Scholarship program available through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to help families afford Catholic school education.
• International Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner45+ year student exchange program with schools in 22 countries including Mexico, India, Australia, Germany, China, Finland, New Zealand, France, and others. Students host international visitors and travel abroad as delegations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heldman School of Cincinnati: Cincinnati-area faith-based K-8 school with a comparable mission-driven, family-centric model serving Catholic/Christian families seeking private elementary education in the same metro area.
• Summit Country Day School: Independent private K-12 school in Cincinnati serving similarly affluent, values-driven families with strong academics, arts, and global programming. Most direct comp given K-12 private positioning, urban Cincinnati location, and tuition-driven model.
• St. Ursula Villa: Independent Catholic K-8 school in the Cincinnati area with similar academic/faith integration and comparable tuition. Competes for the same pool of mission-aligned Catholic K-8 families across the metro.
• Seven Hills School: Independent private K-12 school in Cincinnati, with comparable tuition band, similar 1:8-style faculty ratios, strong arts/STEAM, and similar family demographic. Directly competes for Cincinnati families seeking private K-8 education.
• St. Mary School (Cincinnati): Catholic K-8 school in the Cincinnati area operating under the same Archdiocese of Cincinnati curriculum framework. Shares parish/parish-school dynamics, EdChoice scholarship participation, and tuition band, making it the closest faith-based peer.
• Cincinnati Country Day School: Independent K-12 school in Cincinnati with comparable premium tuition, small class sizes, and strong academics/arts - the leading non-Catholic private alternative for the same family profile.
• St. Clement-St. Joseph School: Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati that operates with similar parish-school governance structure, EdChoice exposure, and shared academic/faith mission. Most direct intramural Catholic peer.
• The Aquinas Academy of Cincinnati: Catholic K-8 school in Cincinnati serving a similar faith-based, family-focused segment with comparable tuition and shared Archdiocese affiliation. Most direct faith-based K-8 substitute for an Nativity family.

Emerging players

• Archbishop Moeller High School: All-boys Catholic secondary school in Cincinnati within the same Archdiocese ecosystem that Nativity feeds into. Strong feeder relationship but also a partnership/competitive touchpoint for prospective families evaluating the full Catholic K-12 pipeline.

Regional players

• Clark Montessori High School: Public Montessori secondary program in Cincinnati Public Schools drawing the same mission-driven families seeking non-traditional pedagogy. Competes indirectly via free public tuition against Nativity's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/nativitypta
• Instagraminstagram.com/nativitycinci
• Xx.com/NativityCinci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nativitycinci

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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