Barrington Christian Academy

What Barrington Christian Academy does

Barrington Christian Academy (BCA) is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian day school located in Barrington, Rhode Island, founded in 1979 by the Barrington Baptist Church as a nondenominational institution that now serves families across the Providence region and southern Massachusetts. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum across elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) tiers, supplemented by athletics, performing and visual arts, and a Homeschool/Hybrid Program for grades K-12. Dual enrollment with Arizona State University provides additional elective access for seniors, and the school reports a 100% college acceptance rate with a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio at the high school level. Curriculum differentiation is delivered through Vision-Based Learning (experiential and service learning), the BCA HEART values framework (Honor God, Embrace Excellence, Actively Engage in Service, Relish Relationships, Treasure Teamwork), weekly chapel, mentor groups, and AP coursework.

The technology stack consists of third-party educational and operational software rather than any proprietary platform: NWEA's MAP Growth for readiness assessment during admissions, FACTS for tuition management and financial-need evaluation, HubSpot CRM for booking admissions consultations, and ParentSquare for community and alumni engagement. No proprietary platform, in-house model, or first-party research output has been disclosed. Regulatory differentiation is the dominant structural feature — dual accreditation from ACSI (since 1998) and NEASC (initial K-8 in 2005, full 9-12 in 2010) plus annual Rhode Island Department of Education approval, with the school positioned as the only accredited K-12 Christian school in the Providence region.

Revenue is generated primarily through need-based, customized tuition packages paid via annual, semi-annual, or 12-monthly plans administered through FACTS, with over half of students receiving tuition assistance funded through school subsidies, church support, and the Rhode Island Corporate Tax Credit Program. Tuition is augmented by donations to the Vision Fund (classrooms and programs), scholarship gifts, and recurring monthly gifts from 'Friends of BCA' supporters. Governance rests with a 13-member independent school board representing several area churches, a structure in place since BCA separated from the Barrington Baptist Church in 1985.

Name

Barrington Christian Academy

Legal name

Barrington Christian Academy

Website

https://bcacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barrington Christian Academy is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian day school in Barrington, Rhode Island, offering college-preparatory education, athletics, arts, and a homeschool/hybrid program to families in the Providence region and southern Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Homeschool Hybrid / University-Model / Microschool Networks (Private) (EDAJABAO)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 day school
• College preparatory curriculum
• Christ-centered learning
• Homeschool hybrid program

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrington

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private tuition-based education for K-12 students. Families pay tuition through annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans via FACTS online tuition management system. Monthly payments run July through June (12 payments).
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Annual appeals, one-time gifts to Vision Fund (classrooms and programs), scholarship donations, and monthly recurring donations from 'Friends of BCA' supporters.
3. Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance: Over half of students receive tuition assistance. School offers customized tuition packages based on financial need, church subsidies, and Rhode Island Corporate Tax Credit Program scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barrington Christian Academy is a private, Christ-centered K-12 college-preparatory day school offering Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) programs, plus a Homeschool/Hybrid add-on for grades K-12. The school serves students from Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts, integrating a biblical worldview with academic rigor, arts, athletics, and service learning. Dual-enrollment online courses through Arizona State University extend the high school curriculum.

Product overview

Barrington Christian Academy is a Christ-centered, private K-12 college-preparatory day school offering a unified educational program structured across three main tiers: Elementary (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The portfolio also includes a Homeschool/Hybrid Program as an add-on module for families seeking flexible scheduling. Supporting programs include Athletics and Arts (Performing Arts and Visual Arts), which are integrated across all grade levels. The institution operates from a single campus in Barrington, Rhode Island, and serves students from Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Program (Grades K-5) Elementary school program for grades K-5 that nurtures faith and follows a rich, comprehensive curriculum. Emphasizes Love for God, Love for Learning, and Love for Others with hands-on projects building strong foundations.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 with a rotating schedule taught by qualified teachers. Curriculum includes English Language Arts, science, math, humanities, Bible, STEM, physical education, Spanish, art, performing arts, and music with social-emotional learning components.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 featuring AP courses, dual enrollment with Arizona State University, robust arts program, multi-year college counseling, weekly chapel with student-led worship, and domestic and overseas service opportunities.
• Homeschool/Hybrid Program Hybrid program for grades K-12 that complements homeschool programs by providing access to STEM, Music, Performing Arts, PE, or Visual Art classes. For grades 6-12, offers college-style scheduling with flexible class options on select days.
• Athletics Program K-12 athletics program including elementary after-school clubs (lacrosse, basketball, soccer), middle school no-cut team sports (soccer, basketball, track & field, lacrosse), and high school competitive interscholastic sports in the New England Association of Christian Schools conference.
• Arts Program K-12 performing and visual arts program including elementary music and acting with three annual performances, middle school choir and acting with performance spotlights, high school performing arts electives and musicals, plus visual arts education in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, and set design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCA is a partner with Arizona State University offering online courses for seniors. Students can access electives beyond what BCA offers through ASU's online platform.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS is used as the independent third-party system for evaluating financial need consistently across all families and for managing tuition payments. Payment plans are processed through FACTS online tuition management.
• New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEASC is a globally recognized standard of excellence providing accreditation that attests to BCA's high quality and integrity. BCA received initial accreditation for K-8 in 2005 and full accreditation for 9-12 in 2010.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACSI accreditation assesses BCA's performance in foundational areas of Christian education, ensuring biblical worldview integration. BCA has been accredited by ACSI since 1998.
• NWEA (MAP Growth)supportingTechnology or IntegrationBCA uses MAP Growth testing from NWEA for student readiness assessment during the admissions process.
• New England Association of Christian Schools ConferencesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCA is a member of the NEACS conference for high school athletics, participating in competitive interscholastic sports including soccer, basketball, and track & field.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. George's School: Episcopal boarding and day school (grades 9-12) in Middletown, RI. Regional Rhode Island faith-based college-prep school competing for high-achieving Providence-area families at the secondary level.
• Portsmouth Abbey School: Catholic, Benedictine boarding and day school (grades 9-12) in Portsmouth, RI. Regional Rhode Island faith-based college-prep school competing for Providence-area Catholic families at the secondary level.

Direct peers

• Wheeler School: Nonsectarian, independent college-preparatory day school (N-12) in Providence, RI. Competes head-to-head with BCA for Providence-area families prioritizing small class sizes and rigorous college-prep academics.
• Moses Brown School: Quaker-affiliated, nonsectarian K-12 day school in Providence, RI. Comparable in scale and academic positioning as a Providence-region private K-12 with a values-based mission and a similar tuition/financial-aid model.
• La Salle Academy: Catholic, faith-based K-12 (actually 6-12) college-preparatory school located in Providence, RI. Directly competes with BCA for Providence-area families seeking a values-aligned, college-prep secondary education.
• Rocky Hill School: Independent, nonsectarian day school (K-9, with growing upper grades) in East Greenwich, RI. Comparable small-scale Rhode Island private day school targeting college-prep-oriented families.
• Lincoln School: Independent, nonsectarian K-12 day school in Providence, RI with a progressive educational philosophy. Comparable Providence-area private K-12 peer competing for college-prep-oriented families.
• Bishop Hendricken High School: Catholic, all-boys college-preparatory high school in Warwick, RI. Competes with BCA for Providence-region faith-based families seeking a Catholic/Christian secondary education.

Emerging players

• Abeka Academy: Christian K-12 online and video-based homeschool/distance-learning program affiliated with Pensacola Christian College. Comparable to BCA's hybrid/online dimensions and competes for faith-based homeschool families regionally and nationally.
• Classical Conversations: National Christian homeschool hybrid program with community-based campuses across the U.S. Comparable to BCA's Homeschool/Hybrid add-on offering in targeting faith-based homeschool families seeking structured, collaborative academics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/barrington-christian-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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