Ashbrook Independent School

What Ashbrook Independent School does

Ashbrook Independent School is a non-profit, secular, coeducational private school in Corvallis, Oregon, serving children from age 3 through 8th grade across a Beginning School (preschool/pre-K), Lower School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8) on a single 12.5-acre campus. Founded in 1997 by Dave and Cecilia Gore, the school operates with 29 employees and is governed by a Board of Trustees under 501(c)(3) status (EIN 93-1131186). Its educational model is built on small class sizes (capped at 16, 18, and 22 respectively), specialist teachers in world languages, music, art, PE, drama, and STEM electives, and a publicly available curriculum map for all grade levels. Accreditation through Cognia and memberships in NAIS, NWAIS, NAEYC, and Oregon DELC licensing provide third-party validation of program quality.

Name

Ashbrook Independent School

Legal name

Ashbrook Independent School

Website

https://ashbrookschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit private school in Corvallis, Oregon serving preschool through 8th grade on a single 12.5-acre campus, with 29 employees, class sizes capped at 16-22 students, and Cognia accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Preschool education
• Summer camp programs
• Independent day school
• Primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Ashbrook generates primary revenue through tuition fees charged to families for preschool through 8th grade enrollment. Tuition tiers are differentiated by grade level (preschool, lower school, middle school). The school also offers an After School Program as a supplementary charged service.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Ashbrook offers an 8-week summer camp program (June through August) for children ages 3 through 8th grade. Each week is priced at $425, with aftercare available at $125/week. Need-based scholarships are funded through community donor generosity. An additional music camp (Summer Winds) for 5th-8th graders is priced at $425 for one week. This represents a seasonal revenue stream distinct from regular tuition.
3. Facility Rentals: The school rents its facilities to external parties, generating ancillary non-tuition revenue. The facility rentals page is listed as a distinct operational function on the school's website.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit institution (EIN: 93-1131186), Ashbrook Independent School accepts donations through its support page ('Donate to Ashbrook'). The school maintains an 'Explorers Fund' for donations and receives contributions from community sponsors, supporting financial aid and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ashbrook Independent School provides private, secular, coeducational day-school education for children from preschool (ages 3–4) through 8th grade on a 12.5-acre campus adjoining Starker Arts Park in Corvallis, Oregon. The school delivers a core K–8 academic program organized into Beginning School, Lower School, and Middle School divisions with class sizes capped at 16–22 students, and offers ancillary fee-based programs including the Ashbrook Summer Camp and Ashbrook Theater Program. The institution is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit and raises revenue through tuition, program fees, and donations.

Product overview

Ashbrook Independent School offers a unified private educational experience spanning preschool through 8th grade, organized into three distinct programs: Beginning School (Preschool/Pre-K for ages 3-4), Lower School (Grades K-4), and Middle School (Grades 5-8). The school supplements its core academic programs with specialty offerings including the Ashbrook Theater Program for performing arts, an eight-week Ashbrook Summer Camp for children ages 3 through 8th grade, and extensive elective courses in STEM, humanities, fine arts, and world languages. All programs emphasize character education, critical thinking development, and curriculum transparency, with small class sizes capped at 16 students in preschool, 18 in lower school, and 22 in middle school.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beginning School (Preschool and Pre-K) Early-childhood day-school program for preschool- and pre-K-aged students (ages 3–4) within the school's PK–8 continuum, with deliberately small class sizes.
• Lower School (Grades K–4) Elementary day-school program covering kindergarten through 4th grade for families seeking a secular private alternative to public and religious schools.
• Middle School (Grades 5–8) Upper-school day program covering grades 5 through 8, enabling students to remain in the same PK–8 institution through the end of middle school.
• Ashbrook Summer Camp Summer camp program offered on the school's Corvallis campus, providing seasonal programming to enrolled and prospective families.
• Ashbrook Theater Program Performing-arts program offered as a supplementary offering alongside the academic divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates have been accepted to elite universities including MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and others
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered premier community sponsor, community partner and community contributor.

• CTL Home Solutionspremier community sponsorOthersCTL Home Solutions is a Premier Community Sponsor of Ashbrook Independent School. It is a full-service construction company serving Corvallis and surrounding areas, specializing in custom homes, additions, and whole-home remodels. As a sponsor, CTL Home Solutions supports the school's community engagement and visibility.
• Citizens Bank (CitizensEbank)premier community sponsorOthersCitizens Bank is a Premier Community Sponsor of Ashbrook Independent School. As a local financial institution, Citizens Bank supports the school's community programs and visibility through sponsorship.
• Long Timber Brewing Companypremier community sponsorOthersLong Timber Brewing Company is a Premier Community Sponsor offering an array of foods including salads, pasta, soups, burgers, and sandwiches. The brewery supports Ashbrook community events through sponsorship.
• Fitzpatrick Painting and Constructionpremier community sponsorOthersFitzpatrick Painting & Construction is a Premier Community Sponsor providing painting and construction services in Corvallis. The company is committed to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.
• Block 15premier community sponsorOthersBlock 15 is a Premier Community Sponsor established in 2008, operating a Corvallis Downtown Brewpub, South Corvallis Production Brewery, Winery, Tap Room, Caves Restaurant, and craft distribution through the Pacific NW. The company supports Ashbrook community events.
• Hello Vet Pet Wellness Centerpremier community sponsorOthersHello Vet Pet Wellness Center is a Premier Community Sponsor and a veterinary care provider in Corvallis, OR. They support the Ashbrook school community through sponsorship.
• Broadley Vineyardspremier community sponsorOthersBroadley Vineyards is a Premier Community Sponsor and a low-intervention Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Rosé & Pinot Gris winery located between Corvallis and Eugene, Oregon. Established in 1986, the winery supports Ashbrook community events.
• Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Innpremier community sponsorOthersBest Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn is a Premier Community Sponsor offering hospitality accommodations in the Corvallis area. The hotel supports Ashbrook community events and programs.
• Corvallis Radiologycommunity partnerOthersCorvallis Radiology is a Community Partner of Ashbrook, aspiring to be the preferred provider of high-quality, state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional radiological services. The partnership reflects mutual community engagement.
• Valley Rock Gymcommunity partnerOthersValley Rock Gym is a Community Partner offering over 8,000 square feet of diverse climbing terrain for all skill levels. The gym supports the Ashbrook community as a partner.
• MOM Magazinecommunity partnerOthersMOM Magazine is a Community Partner and a free premium publication in four Oregon markets, featuring local moms and topics relevant to families. The magazine supports Ashbrook's community visibility.
• THE SHOP Fitness + Performancecommunity partnerOthersTHE SHOP Fitness + Performance is a Community Partner 'transforming our community through strength' in Corvallis, OR. The fitness studio supports Ashbrook's community network.
• Thistle Wealthcommunity partnerOthersThistle Wealth is a Community Partner led by Ellen Johnson, helping clients through pivotal financial moments. The firm supports the Ashbrook community through partnership.
• The Ball Studio Photographycommunity partnerOthersThe Ball Studio Photography is a Community Partner providing portrait photography services in the Corvallis area, supporting Ashbrook's community engagement.
• Willamette Skin Care Centercommunity partnerOthersWillamette Skin Care Center is a Community Partner focusing on cutting-edge, non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Beaverton, OR. The center supports Ashbrook's community network.
• OCCU (Oregon Community Credit Union)community partnerOthersOCCU is a Community Partner and a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union in Oregon and Washington. Multiple OCCU logos appear on the community partners page, suggesting multiple OCCU-linked sponsorships.
• Everbowl Craft Superfoodcommunity contributorOthersEverbowl Craft Superfood is a Community Contributor and acai bowl/smoothie location in Corvallis. They contribute to Ashbrook's community support network.
• Oregon State University (OSU Baseball)community contributorOthersOregon State University Athletics / OSU Baseball is a Community Contributor supporting Ashbrook. The university is a major local institution in Corvallis, home to Ashbrook.
• Wildlife Safaricommunity contributorOthersWildlife Safari is a Community Contributor serving as a drive-through wildlife park in Oregon. They support Ashbrook's community network.
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)community partnerOthersAshbrook Beginning School is a member of NAEYC, a professional membership organization promoting high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. Ashbrook Beginning School is also licensed as a certified childcare center through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The International School: An independent PK-8 school in Portland, OR focused on global education, multilingualism, and inquiry-based learning. Comparable to Ashbrook in grade span (K-8), secular independent status, and emphasis on world language instruction.
• The Advent School: An independent, secular PK-6 school in Boston, MA built on progressive pedagogy and inclusive community values. Comparable to Ashbrook in secular K-8 independent day-school model, small class sizes, and emphasis on social-emotional learning alongside academics.
• Catlin Gabel School: A secular, independent K-12 day school in Portland, OR serving academically capable students with a progressive, whole-child educational philosophy. Comparable to Ashbrook in mission, secular orientation, and Pacific Northwest independent-school positioning, though operating at much larger scale.
• Portland Waldorf School: An independent PK-8 Waldorf school in Portland, OR offering an arts-integrated, developmentally sequenced curriculum. Comparable to Ashbrook in independent K-8 grade span and small-class, whole-child educational approach, though rooted in a different pedagogical tradition.
• The Little School: An independent, secular PK-5 school in Bellevue, WA emphasizing small class sizes, parent partnership, and developmental curriculum. Comparable to Ashbrook in nonsectarian independent day-school model, family-community orientation, and emphasis on early childhood through elementary education.
• Calvert School: A secular, independent PK-8 day school in Baltimore, MD with a long history (founded 1897) of structured, college-preparatory education emphasizing character. Comparable to Ashbrook in nonsectarian independent K-8 day-school model and mission of rigorous academics within a supportive community.
• Oregon Episcopal School: A PK-12 independent school in Portland, OR with a college-preparatory mission emphasizing character, intellectual curiosity, and small class sizes. Closely comparable to Ashbrook in secular values, K-8 continuity, and small-class philosophy, though with broader athletic and extracurricular offerings.

Regional players

• Santiam Christian School: A PK-12 private Christian school in Corvallis/Albany, OR area serving the same Willamette Valley catchment. Comparable as a competing Pacific Northwest private school alternative for Corvallis-area families, though faith-based rather than secular.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ashbrookschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ashbrook-independent-school

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Profiles3 records

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