What Breck School does

Breck School is an Episcopal, independent, college-preparatory day school founded in 1886 and the oldest independent day school in Minnesota. Operating on a single 52-acre campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis, the school enrolls approximately 1,200 students across preschool through grade 12, organized into Lower School (preschool-grade 4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and Upper School (grades 9-12). The instructional program is anchored by two signature research centers, the Peter Clark Center for Mind, Brain, and Education and the Melrose Family Center for Leadership and Equity, which translate cognitive science and equity research into classroom practice. The school supports 27 varsity sports, performing and visual arts, an Advanced Science Research program with university and corporate lab placements (since 1987), a Wednesday Service Program, and a 13-year world language sequence (Spanish or Chinese from Kindergarten). Median ACT for students is 30, with 100% college matriculation to institutions including Harvard, Cornell, UC Berkeley, and University of Michigan.

The school's core product is delivered as an annual subscription (tuition) ranging from $27,085 (Preschool half-day) to $41,795 (Grade 12), inclusive of lunch, laptop (grades 5+), and door-to-door bus transportation that serves 600+ students daily. Approximately 30% of the student body (377 students) receives need-based financial aid totaling $9+ million annually, administered through the Clarity platform. International students pay an additional $3,000 International Program Fee plus an optional $10,000 Homestay Fee for the I-20-issuing program that has operated for over three decades. Secondary revenue streams include facility rentals (Anderson Gym, Fieldhouse, Pool, Tennis Courts, McKnight Stadium, Cargill Theater, Chapel, Classrooms, Dance Studio, Dining Room) to external groups during non-school hours, and The Breck Institute, a fee-based professional learning experience for external educators. Go-to-market is admissions-driven, with structured inquiry, campus tours, open houses (November and January), curriculum evenings, financial aid workshops, Spotlight Series, and viewbooks. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, with Natalia Rico Hernández, Ed.D., serving as the 16th Head of School since July 2017, supported by a Senior Leadership Team including a CFO, Chief Advancement Officer, and Assistant Head of School. Ownership and control rest entirely with the Board of Trustees; the institution is a nonprofit with no parent company, no venture capital, and no institutional equity investment.

Name

Breck School

Legal name

Breck School

Website

https://breckschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Breck School is an Episcopal, independent, college-preparatory day school founded in 1886, serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through grade 12 on a single 52-acre campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a median ACT of 30 and 100% college matriculation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged by grade level, ranging from $27,085 (Preschool half days) to $41,795 (Grade 12). Tuition includes classroom instruction, lunch program, and laptop (grades 5+).
2. International Student Program: International students pay an International Program Fee of $3,000 plus optional Homestay Fee of $10,000. Insurance is required and purchased separately. This represents additional revenue for international enrollment.
3. Facility Rentals: State-of-the-art facilities including Anderson Gym, Fieldhouse, Pool, Tennis Courts, McKnight Stadium, Baseball Fields, Cargill Theater, Chapel, Classrooms, Dance Studio, and Dining Room are rented to external groups during non-school hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Breck School delivers a college-preparatory day school education for students from preschool through grade 12 on a single 52-acre campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota, serving approximately 1,200 students. Core academic instruction is augmented by athletics (27 varsity sports), performing and visual arts, signature research centers (Peter Clark Center and Melrose Center), an International Student Program, college counseling, after-school care, and door-to-door transportation. The school also operates The Breck Institute, a professional learning program for external educators.

Product overview

Breck School is an Episcopal, independent, college-preparatory day school offering a unified educational program from preschool through grade 12 on a single 52-acre campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The school serves approximately 1,200 students and is organized into three academic divisions: Lower School (preschool-grade 4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and Upper School (grades 9-12). The product portfolio includes the core academic program augmented by signature centers—the Peter Clark Center for Mind, Brain, and Education (bridging educational research and practice) and the Melrose Family Center for Leadership and Equity—along with athletics (27 varsity sports), performing arts, visual arts, the International Students Program, College Counseling, Financial Aid services, Extended Day care, and transportation. The school also operates a professional development arm called The Breck Institute and maintains an extensive facility rental program for community use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Breck Institute: A professional learning experience for educators focused on instructional leadership and social and academic belonging, hosted by the Melrose Center and Peter Clark Center.
• Peter Clark Center for Mind, Brain, and Education
• Melrose Center for Leadership and Equity

Products and services

• Preschool-Grade 12 Academic Program College-preparatory day school curriculum spanning preschool through grade 12 on a single campus, divided into Lower School (preschool-grade 4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and Upper School (grades 9-12), emphasizing intellectual curiosity and research-informed teaching for families seeking independent school education.
• International Students Program I-20-issuing program accepting international students (primarily from China) for full-time enrollment in Upper School (grades 9-12), with optional homestay placement with local host families and college counseling tailored to U.S. university admission.
• The Breck Institute Team-based professional learning experience (3-5 participants per team) for external educators focused on instructional leadership and social and academic belonging, hosted by the Peter Clark Center and Melrose Family Center.
• Facility Rentals
• Extended Day and BASE Programs After-school childcare program for preschool through grade 4, plus Breck After School Education (BASE) courses taught by Breck faculty for grades 1-6 on a range of enrichment topics.
• Transportation Services Door-to-door bus transportation program serving over 600 students daily from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, including morning/afternoon routes and an activity bus for after-school programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Median ACT score of 30
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid application platform partner. Clarity hosts Breck's financial aid application and considers factors including income, assets, liabilities, unusual circumstances, and family size in determining recommended family contribution. Automatically imports 1040 and W2 from IRS.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Blake School: The leading Minneapolis-area college-preparatory independent day school, serving students across multiple campuses. Directly comparable in mission (PreK-12 college prep), target families, and price point, and is Breck's most direct in-market competitor.
• The Spence School: Elite New York City independent girls' college-preparatory day school (K-12). Comparable on outcome profile, tuition level, and signature programming, and is explicitly referenced in Breck's leadership hiring (Director of Admissions Scott D. Wade previously served at Spence).
• Francis W. Parker School: Independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving Preschool-12 in Chicago. Comparable in progressive college-prep pedagogy, single-campus model, athletics/arts breadth, and tuition tier.
• University School of Nashville: Independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school (K-12) in Nashville, Tennessee. Comparable on mission, signature research-driven academic programming, athletics/arts breadth, and premium tuition positioning.
• The Lovett School: Independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school (K-12) in Atlanta, Georgia. Comparable on a single-campus model, Episcopal-adjacent ethos, premium tuition, and a deep athletics/performing arts offering.
• Hopkins School: Independent, college-preparatory day school (Grades 7-12) in New Haven, Connecticut. Comparable on outcome profile (selective college matriculation), tuition level, and a long institutional history predating the 20th century.
• Charlotte Country Day School: Independent, college-preparatory day school (JK-12) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Comparable on mission, signature centers/specialized programming, athletics depth, and premium independent-school positioning.
• Castilleja School: Independent, college-preparatory day school for girls (Grades 5-12) in Palo Alto, California. Comparable on selective college-prep outcomes, premium tuition, signature signature centers (e.g., Center for Research and Writing), and athletics/performing arts breadth.

Regional players

• Shattuck-Saint Mary's: Minnesota-based Episcopal-affiliated college-preparatory school (boarding and day) in Faribault. Comparable on Episcopal identity, college-prep mission, and Minnesota/Upper Midwest feeder geography, though it operates a boarding (rather than day-only) model.

Broad incumbents

• Sidwell Friends School: Elite Washington, D.C. area independent college-preparatory day school (PK-12) affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends. Comparable on outcome profile, premium tuition, and signature research/academic programming, and is a national benchmark for top-tier independent schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@breckschool6710
• Facebookfacebook.com/breckschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/breck_school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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