Armenian Sisters Academy

What Armenian Sisters Academy does

Armenian Sisters Academy (ASA) is a private Catholic K-8 school and preschool located in Montrose, California, operating from a single campus at 2361 Florencita Drive since its founding in 1985. The institution is owned and operated by the Congregation of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception — one of only two schools in the United States run by this religious order — and serves Armenian-American families seeking faith-based education with explicit cultural and linguistic preservation. The school enrolls students from preschool (ages 2-5) through 8th grade and is led by Head of School Sister Louisa Kassarjian (appointed February 2022) and Principal Dr. Julio Tellez (the first lay principal, appointed 2019).

The academic program is built around a 1:6 teacher-student ratio and a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 5-8, with trilingual instruction in English, Armenian (Eastern and Western), and Spanish. The core curriculum is supplemented by co-ed athletics (basketball, volleyball, track), a summer school program, religion classes, music, art, and physical education. The school holds WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation and is supported by an active community governance structure including an Advisory Board, Ladies Auxiliary, Dads Club, Parent Support Committee, Alumni Association, and Sports Committee.

ASA generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly tuition ($1,000-$1,725 per student depending on grade level and care options), one-time registration fees ($775-$1,100), enrichment fees (~$600-$650 annually), and supplementary income from community donations and retail-rewards programs (Amazon Smile, Office Depot, Ralphs Rewards, Box Tops). The institution operates with 11-50 employees and uses Gradelink for online enrollment and ClassDojo for parent-teacher communication. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer: parents apply through the Gradelink portal, schedule in-person or virtual tours, and engage with the school via phone, email, and social media (Facebook, Instagram).

Name

Armenian Sisters Academy

Legal name

Armenian Sisters' Academy

Website

https://asamontrose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Armenian Sisters Academy is a private Catholic preschool through 8th-grade school in Montrose, California, serving Armenian-American families with trilingual English-Armenian-Spanish instruction, a 1:6 teacher-student ratio, and WASC accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

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

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Preschool education
• K-8 education
• Trilingual education
• Armenian heritage education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrose, California

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Monthly tuition payments from families for preschool and K-8 education. Tuition varies by grade level with additional fees for enrichment, extended care, and after-school programs.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fees ranging from $775 to $1,100 depending on enrollment timing (Early Bird, Regular, or Last-Minute registration periods).
3. Donations and Fundraising: Community donations accepted via PayPal, check, credit card, and Venmo. Additional fundraising through school events and activities.
4. Retail Rewards Programs: Income from Amazon Smile, Office Depot, Ralphs Rewards, and Box Tops for Education programs where purchases benefit the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Armenian Sisters' Academy is a private Catholic K-8 school and preschool serving children ages 2 through 8th grade in Montrose, California. The institution delivers trilingual faith-based education in English, Armenian, and Spanish with a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, supplemented by a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 5-8, co-ed athletics, and summer school. It operates as one of only two U.S. schools run by the Congregation of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, with explicit focus on Armenian cultural and linguistic preservation alongside Catholic instruction.

Product overview

Armenian Sisters Academy is a Catholic K-8 private school and preschool operated by the Congregation of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. The institution offers a unified educational program encompassing preschool (ages 2-5) through 8th grade, with co-ed instruction in a faith-based environment. Core academic offerings include trilingual instruction (English, Armenian, Spanish) and a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 5th-8th. The school supplements its core curriculum with athletics (basketball, volleyball, track) and summer school programs. The institution holds WASC accreditation and maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio across all grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children ages 2-5, with full-day and extended care options and a $600 enrichment fee per year. Serves parents seeking structured preschool with extended-day flexibility in the Los Angeles area.
• K-8 Academic Program Catholic faith-based education for kindergarten through 8th grade featuring a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, trilingual instruction in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 5-8. Designed for families seeking rigorous faith-based academics with cultural and linguistic preservation.
• Summer School Seasonal summer educational program available to current families and community members, featuring age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities during the summer break.
• Athletics Program Co-ed sports program offering basketball, volleyball, and track, focused on developing sportsmanship, teamwork, problem-solving, self-confidence, and accountability for K-8 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:6 Teacher to Student Ratio ensures personalized attention for each student
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 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

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program allowing shoppers to designate Armenian Sisters Academy of Los Angeles as their charitable organization, with a portion of eligible purchases donated to the school.
• Office DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffice Depot Back to School program with ID #70011076. Purchases made by supporters using the school's ID benefit the school's supplies budget.
• Ralphs RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRalphs Community Contribution Program allowing supporters to link their rewards card to benefit Armenian Sisters' Academy through eligible purchases.
• Box Tops for EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBox Tops for Education program where supporters scan receipts using the mobile app to identify participating products and add cash to the school's earnings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Holy Redeemer Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Montrose, CA, sharing the immediate neighborhood with ASA. Directly comparable as the closest Catholic K-8 alternative for families in the same zip code considering faith-based education.
• Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School: Armenian-American Catholic high school in Encino, CA. Comparable as another Armenian-Catholic secondary institution that ASA graduates transition into, making it both a feeder pipeline and a peer benchmark for Armenian-Catholic education.
• AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian High School: Armenian-American high school in North Hollywood, CA. Comparable as the next-stage institution that ASA8th-grade graduates typically transition into, making it both a feeder dependency and a benchmark for the broader Armenian-American K-12 market.
• AGBU Hovagimian-Manoogian School: AGBU-affiliated Armenian-American school programs in Southern California. Comparable as part of the same AGBU network of Armenian heritage schools competing for the same diaspora families across the LA metro area.
• Chamlian Armenian School: Armenian-American K-8 private school in Glendale, CA delivering Armenian-language instruction and college-prep academics. Direct competitor for Armenian-American families in the same Crescenta Valley / Greater LA catchment.
• AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School: Armenian-American K-12 private school in the Los Angeles area offering Armenian-language and cultural instruction alongside college-prep academics. Directly comparable as the largest Armenian-American day school serving LA families seeking cultural and academic continuity.
• St. Francis Xavier Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in La Crescenta, CA, a neighboring community within the Crescenta Valley. Comparable as a faith-based K-8 alternative drawing from overlapping family demographics.

Regional players

• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in San Jose, CA. Comparable as a high-achieving Catholic secondary school benchmark for curriculum rigor and college placement outcomes, though in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Providence High School: Catholic co-educational high school in Burbank, CA. Comparable as a larger Catholic institution in the broader LA region that competes for the same faith-oriented families, particularly at the high-school transition stage.
• Flintridge Preparatory School: Highly ranked independent private school in La Cañada Flintridge, CA serving grades 7-12. Comparable as a leading non-faith-based private alternative in the Crescenta Valley competing for academically oriented families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asamontroseca
• Instagraminstagram.com/asa_montrose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/armenian-sisters-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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