Calvary Baptist Day School

What Calvary Baptist Day School does

Calvary Day School (CDS, formerly Calvary Baptist Day School) is a private, nonprofit Christian college-preparatory school serving approximately 1,035 students from preschool through twelfth grade on a single Winston-Salem, North Carolina campus. Founded in 1971 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church and operating from six shared buildings, the school is structured into three academic divisions — Preschool (ages 2-5 with flexible 2-, 3-, and 5-day schedules), Lower School (Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade), and Upper School (7th-12th grade) — and integrates a biblical worldview across the curriculum. Reported outcomes include a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, 100% college acceptance rate for the Class of 2025 (63 seniors matriculating to 29 colleges in 9 states), $4.6M+ in scholarships awarded to that class, 17,000+ cumulative community service hours, 19 athletic teams, and 17 AP/Honors courses.

The school's core product is supplemented by a College Counseling Program (powered by SCOIR), Calvary Learning Resources for academic intervention (including Orton-Gillingham therapy), an Athletics Program (Rank One platform, 3A classification in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference), a Fine Arts Program (theatre, music, visual arts), an International Student Program under F-1 visa (active since Fall 2014, served via three external recruitment agencies), and an Extended Care after-school program. Technology infrastructure includes Google Chromebooks for Upper School, FACTS SIS for the myCDS family portal, Finalsite for the public website and communications, Rank One for athletics management, and FLIK Dining for cafeteria services. A text-based AI chatbot called Calvin ChatBot launched in 2026.

Revenue is generated through tiered annual tuition ($2,209 for Preschool 2-Day up to $17,125 for Grades 9-12) billed monthly via FACTS, one-time application ($110), enrollment ($60), and registration ($140) fees, monthly Extended Care charges, daily cafeteria sales ($7.00 lower school, $7.50 upper school), and NC Opportunity Scholarships that support roughly 720 students. Distribution occurs through a direct admissions motion involving campus tours, online inquiry forms, principal interviews for K-12 applicants, and academic assessments for K-6 applicants; the school also markets through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Calvary Baptist Church referral channel.

Name

Calvary Baptist Day School

Legal name

Calvary Baptist Day School

Website

https://calvaryday.school

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Calvary Day School is a private, nonprofit Christian preschool-through-12th-grade school serving approximately 1,035 students in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1971 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, it delivers college-preparatory education integrating a biblical worldview across academics, athletics, and the arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• K-12 faith-based education
• Preschool through twelfth grade
• Christian day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston-Salem

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: Annual tuition charged based on grade level, with monthly payment plans available through FACTS
2. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $110 and enrollment fee of $60 for new students; $140 registration fee for returning students
3. Extended Care Services: After-school child care program for TK through 6th grade, charged monthly
4. Cafeteria and Dining: Lunch service for students with daily rates of $7.00 for lower school and $7.50 for upper school
5. NC Opportunity Scholarships: State-funded scholarships administered through the school to assist families with tuition costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calvary Day School is a private, Christian Preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school that delivers faith-integrated education across three academic divisions: Preschool (ages 2-5), Lower School (Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade), and Upper School (7th-12th grade). The school sells annual tuition-based enrollment, with all instruction integrating a biblical worldview across core subjects, complemented by 17 AP and honors courses, college counseling, 19 athletic teams, a comprehensive fine arts program, international student services, and extended after-school care.

Product overview

Calvary Day School is a Preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory Christian school offering a unified educational program structured across three academic divisions: Preschool (ages 2-5), Lower School (Transitional Kindergarten through 6th Grade), and Upper School (7th-12th Grade). The core educational product is supplemented by specialized modules including the College Counseling Program, Calvary Learning Resources (academic intervention services), Athletics Program (19 competitive teams), Fine Arts Program (theatre, visual arts, music), International Student Program (F-1 visa), and Extended Care services. All divisions integrate a biblical worldview across the curriculum. The school also offers a proprietary AI-powered assistant called Calvin ChatBot to support parent and student inquiries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Faith-centered early childhood education program for children ages 2-5, offering flexible scheduling options (2, 3, or 5 days per week) with multi-sensory activities integrating math, reading readiness, science, art, movement, and music in a Christian environment.
• Lower School (TK-6th Grade) College preparatory program for Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade featuring biblically integrated curriculum with core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible), world language instruction (Spanish), fine arts, STEM education, and weekly chapel services.
• Upper School (7th-12th Grade) College preparatory secondary program with honors and Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment agreements with area colleges, senior internship program, comprehensive college counseling, and extensive co-curricular activities including athletics and fine arts.
• College Counseling Program Comprehensive post-secondary planning support including aptitude assessments, college and career exploration, application assistance, scholarship guidance, and individualized support from middle school through graduation.
• Calvary Learning Resources Academic support and intervention services including Orton-Gillingham language therapy, tutoring, proctoring, and individualized learning support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletic program classified as 3A school in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference, offering 19 athletic teams across middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels including soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, volleyball, track, cross-country, swimming, golf, and cheerleading.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including theatre (four productions annually), visual arts, digital art, chorus, band, photography, and Praise Band, with multiple performance opportunities throughout the school year.
• International Student Program F-1 visa program welcoming international students from around the world since 2014, offering academic support, English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., ITEP), international college counseling, and host family placement services.
• Extended Care Program After-school child care services from dismissal until 6:00 PM for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade, including snack time, homework time, games, art activities, and outdoor playground time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate with graduates attending 29 colleges in 9 states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Calvary Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDS is a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church. The school operates from six buildings shared with the church, and the church provides spiritual oversight and support for the school's mission.
• Global HorizonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student recruitment agency serving European students. One of three partner agencies for CDS international student admissions program.
• ABC Education GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student recruitment agency serving Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America. One of three partner agencies for CDS international student admissions program.
• Nacel Open DoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student recruitment agency serving Europe and Asia. One of three partner agencies for CDS international student admissions program.
• FLIK Dining ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party dining service provider for school cafeteria, offering lunch menus and meal services for students.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wesleyan Christian Academy: Faith-based P-12 college-prep school in High Point, NC, ~30 minutes from CDS. Most directly comparable competitor: similar Christian worldview integration, comparable tuition tier, and overlapping Winston-Salem/Piedmont Triad family market.
• Forsyth Country Day School: Independent P-12 college-prep school in Lewisville, NC, immediately adjacent to CDS's Winston-Salem market. Comparable scale, tuition tier, and college-prep curriculum; key local competitor for the same family demographic.
• Greensboro Day School: Independent P-12 college-prep school in Greensboro, NC, within CDS's Piedmont Triad catchment. Similar size, academic profile, and tuition band; competes for families willing to commute across the Triad.
• Carmel Christian School: Faith-based P-12 college-prep school in Charlotte, NC. Comparable Christian-integration model, AP/Honors depth, and athletics scale; broader incumbent within the regional faith-based private school segment.
• Burlington Christian Academy: Christian P-12 school in Burlington, NC, within the Piedmont Triad region. Directly comparable faith-based P-12 model and similar size tier.
• High Point Christian Academy: Christian K-12 school in High Point, NC, ~30 miles from CDS. Comparable faith-based college-prep offering, similar tuition band, and overlapping Triad family market.
• Triad Baptist Christian Academy: Baptist-affiliated Christian school in the Piedmont Triad region. Closely aligned denominationally with CDS (Baptist) and offers a similar P-12 faith-based education model.

Broad incumbents

• Providence Day School: Large, well-established independent P-12 school in Charlotte, NC. Not faith-based, but a broader regional incumbent in the private college-prep segment and a reference point for tuition and outcome benchmarks in NC.

Regional players

• Salem Academy: Historic girls' college-prep school in Winston-Salem, NC. Same city as CDS but distinct niche (single-sex, historic boarding/day); competes for a subset of Winston-Salem families seeking faith-rooted college-prep.

Others

• First Baptist Academy: Faith-based P-12 school model operating in multiple U.S. cities. Comparable Baptist-affiliated K-12 ministry-of-church structure to CDS, useful as a model peer for church-operated Christian schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@calvarydayschoolwinston-sa7473
• Facebookfacebook.com/calvarydayschoolnc
• Instagraminstagram.com/calvaryday_school

Compliance3 records

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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