Brooklake Christian School

What Brooklake Christian School does

Brooklake Christian School is a private, faith-based Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade school located at 629 South 356th Street, Federal Way, Washington. It was founded in 1984 and operates as a ministry of Brooklake Church, with explicit Christian identity integrated into its academic and character-development mission ("encourage and equip students to follow Jesus in a nurturing and thriving learning environment"). The single campus serves a defined community of families seeking K-6 education with biblical worldview integration, taught in small classes and supported by a class parent volunteer program. The institution is certified by the Washington State Department of Education and holds memberships in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Principals Association of Christian Schools, and the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.

The school's core product is its Preschool through 6th Grade education program, supplemented by admissions services (school tours, an online application process, and a one-time enrollment fee), and community engagement programs such as an annual fundraising auction and recurring 'Take Out Tuesdays' restaurant partnership nights. Operations are supported by a lean technology stack: SnapPages for the public website and FACTS Management for tuition billing, financial aid applications, and recurring subscription payment processing. The leadership team comprises 14 staff and includes an Executive Pastor (Nathan Golden), a Head of Schools/Principal (Kylie Louviere), an Operations Director (Cindy Strunk), and an Administrative Assistant (Sally Trachte).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition billed monthly via FACTS Management (with financial aid for qualifying families), one-time enrollment fees at admission, and supplementary fundraising income from event ticket sales, sponsorships, donated auction items, and percentage-back restaurant nights. The customer base is a long-tail of individual tuition-paying families in the Federal Way / south King County area, acquired through church community referrals, word-of-mouth, the website, and in-person school tours. Marketing and customer engagement rely on community channels and parent testimonials rather than paid acquisition, consistent with the school's ministry-driven, community-embedded model.

Name

Brooklake Christian School

Legal name

Brooklake Christian School

Website

https://brooklakechristianschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brooklake Christian School is a private faith-based Preschool through 6th Grade school in Federal Way, Washington, founded in 1984 as a ministry of Brooklake Church and serving tuition-paying families across south King County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-6 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Christian elementary education
• Preschool through sixth grade
• Private faith-based school
• K-6 religious education
• Christian primary schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Federal Way

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Families pay tuition for students enrolled in Preschool through 6th Grade. Payments are managed through FACTS Management online tuition payment system.
2. Enrollment Fees: One-time enrollment fee due with submission of Admissions Application.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising auction with ticket sales, sponsorships, and donated items. Event includes catered dinner, entertainment, and auction items including class art projects and themed baskets.
4. Restaurant Partnership Events: Take Out Tuesdays restaurant nights where local restaurants donate a portion of proceeds back to the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brooklake Christian School delivers faith-integrated education for students from Preschool through 6th Grade at a single Federal Way, Washington campus, operating as a ministry of Brooklake Church. The core offering is the academic program itself, supported by an admissions process (application, enrollment fee, and FACTS tuition account setup) and ancillary community programs such as school tours, an annual fundraising auction, and Take Out Tuesdays restaurant partnership nights.

Product overview

Brooklake Christian School is a ministry of Brooklake Church providing Christian education services from Preschool through 6th Grade. Founded in 1984 and certified through the Washington State Department of Education, the school offers a nurturing learning environment focused on academic excellence and spiritual growth. The school operates as a single unified educational program with related services including school tours, annual fundraising events, and an admissions process managed through FACTS tuition management. BCS uses SnapPages for its website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool – 6th Grade Christian Education Core academic program delivering faith-integrated education for students from Preschool through 6th Grade at the Federal Way, WA campus, with the mission to encourage and equip students to follow Jesus in a nurturing and thriving learning environment.
• School Tours Prospective families can book in-person tours of the school facility to learn about the educational programs, meet staff, and experience the BCS learning environment firsthand.
• Admissions Application Process Three-step enrollment process including completing an admissions application, paying the one-time enrollment fee, and setting up a FACTS account for recurring tuition payments.
• Annual Fundraising Auction Annual fundraising event featuring a fully catered dinner, entertainment, and auction items including class art projects, themed baskets, vacation packages, and sports/event tickets. The 2026 edition is themed 'Roaring 20s' and is held at Historic 1625 Tacoma Place in Tacoma, WA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safe environment free from bullying, teasing, foul language, and disrespectful behavior

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 85°C Bakery CafeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Dessert Dash Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction on April 25, 2026.
• The Tamara Paul Group RE/MAXminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Donor sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction.
• Seattle Entertainment GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026A/V Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction.
• Hospice of the NorthwestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Décor Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction.
• Dimension Law GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Table Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction.
• The Ballard CutminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Bar Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Auction.
• Round TableminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2025Take Out Tuesdays restaurant partner on June 2-4.
• ChipotleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2025Take Out Tuesdays restaurant partner on April 7.
• PaneraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2025Take Out Tuesdays restaurant partner on March 3.
• Brooklake ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrooklake Christian School is a ministry of Brooklake Church. The church provides institutional oversight and support for the school's operations and mission alignment.
• Washington State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is certified through the Washington State Department of Education, meeting state educational standards and requirements.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ACSI, providing access to Christian education resources, accreditation, and professional development.
• Principals Association of Christian SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with the Principals Association of Christian Schools for professional networking and best practices.
• Federal Way Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce for local business networking and community engagement.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tuition payment system used for managing family tuition payments and financial aid applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seattle Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in the Seattle metro that, like Brooklake, integrates Christian values with rigorous academics and operates under church affiliation. Comparable in mission, customer segment, and ACSI/regional accreditation profile.
• Northwest Christian Schools: Faith-based school in the Pacific Northwest offering a Christian K-12 program under church affiliation, mirroring Brooklake's ministry model and parent community orientation.
• Life Christian Academy: Private Christian school in the Pacific Northwest serving K-12 with comparable ACSI-affiliated, church-connected, faith-integrated curriculum model targeting similar families.
• Bellevue Christian School: Private Christian school in the greater Puget Sound region offering PreK–12 education with comparable ACSI-affiliated, church-connected model. Highly comparable in target market (faith-seeking families) and value proposition.
• King's Schools: Faith-based Christian school in the Seattle metro area serving K-12 with a similar mission of integrating Christian worldview with academic excellence. Direct comparable as a private Christian school in the Pacific Northwest competing for the same faith-seeking families.
• Cascade Christian Schools: Multi-campus private Christian school system in the Puget Sound area (including Federal Way/Puyallup region) serving PreK–12. Direct competitor for the same Pacific Northwest faith-based family segment with similar church-affiliated governance.
• Christian Faith School: Private Christian K-12 school in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area with a similar faith-integrated academic model and ACSI membership. Directly comparable in size, mission, and target customer.

Others

• FACTS Management: Tuition management and financial-aid platform used by Brooklake to administer family billing. Not a competitor but an enabling technology vendor used across the private K-12 sector for the same purpose.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): Industry/trade membership body that provides accreditation, curriculum resources, and professional development to member schools like Brooklake. Relevant as a peer organization that shapes the competitive standards and operating context for faith-based K-12 schools.

Regional players

• Liberty Christian School (Federal Way): Faith-based K-12 school serving families in or near Federal Way, WA — the same local market as Brooklake. Direct geographic competitor for faith-seeking families in South King County.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brooklake-christian-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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