What Cape Cod Academy does

Cape Cod Academy is a private, independent, nonprofit K-12 college preparatory school founded in 1976 and located on a 44-acre campus in Osterville, Massachusetts. The school serves approximately 220 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 across three academic divisions (Lower School K-5, Middle School 6-8, Upper School 9-12) with 81 total employees, including 45 teaching faculty, yielding a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 13. The academic program includes 15+ AP courses, a four-year college counseling framework beginning in Grade 9, and a Personalized Approach to Learning (PAL) Program that generates individualized student profiles to inform differentiated instruction. The school advertises a 100% college acceptance rate and is accredited by NEASC and is a member of AISNE and NAIS.

The revenue model is primarily tuition-driven with annual tuition for 2026-2027 ranging from $25,140 (Kindergarten) to $38,770 (Upper School domestic) and $47,120-$52,270 for international students. Ancillary revenue streams include summer programs (sports and academic camps at $300-$590/week), one-on-one summer tutoring ($95-$125/session), facility rentals, and a philanthropic Seahawk Fund annual giving campaign with a $675,000 goal for FY2026-2027. International student recruitment is conducted exclusively through a channel partnership with Amerigo Education, supporting students from at least 10 countries (China, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Lebanon, Spain, Iceland, Turkey, Brazil, Russia); the school maintains SEVIS accreditation to issue F-1 visas.

The go-to-market is a traditional private school admissions process: online inquiry form, scheduled Tuesday campus tours, a 360-degree virtual tour, Saturday Open Houses, student interviews, and rolling digital applications. Marketing channels include Facebook, Instagram, alumni referral networks, and a mobile app powered by MySchoolApp. The school uses Clarity for financial aid administration and A.W.G. Dewar for tuition refund insurance. Two specialized learning specialists staff the PAL Program, and the school operates on a fiscal year tied to the academic calendar with no external ownership or private equity backing.

Name

Cape Cod Academy

Legal name

Cape Cod Academy

Website

https://capecodacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cape Cod Academy is a private, nonprofit K-12 college preparatory school in Osterville, Massachusetts serving approximately 220 students with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, 15+ AP courses, a four-year college counseling program, and an international student program recruiting from 10 countries via Amerigo Education.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterville

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 Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments across K-12 grade levels. Multiple payment plan options available including full payment, two installments, and monthly installments.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer enrichment and sports programs including swim lessons, sports camps, academic enrichment, and arts programs for ages 3-18.
3. Planned Giving and Annual Fund: Charitable contributions through The Seahawk Fund annual giving campaign, planned bequests through the 1976 Society, and one-time donations. Goal of $675,000 for 2026-2027.
4. Summer Tutoring: One-on-one tutoring services including Orton-Gillingham approach and academic support tutoring at $95-125 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cape Cod Academy is an independent, co-educational, nonprofit K-12 college preparatory school located on a 44-acre campus in Osterville, Massachusetts. It provides core academic instruction across Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12) divisions, with supplementary offerings including summer programs, summer tutoring, an international student program, college counseling, and a Personalized Approach to Learning (PAL) program. The school serves approximately 220 students with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and reports a 100% college acceptance rate.

Product overview

Cape Cod Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. The institution operates three academic divisions (Lower School K-5, Middle School 6-8, Upper School 9-12) and offers supplementary programs including Summer Programs, Summer Tutoring, an International Program, and College Counseling. The school implements a Personalized Approach to Learning (PAL) Program and provides comprehensive arts, athletics, and enrichment opportunities. Accredited by NEASC and AISNE, the 44-acre campus serves approximately 220 students with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio.

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Products and services

• Lower School Program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) A K-5 educational program featuring specialized curricula including Reading and Writing Workshop by Heinemann, think! Mathematics (Singapore Math approach), and Morphology. Students receive specialist instruction in Spanish, Chinese, science, music, visual arts, PE & Health, and library & technology. Designed for families with kindergarten and elementary-age children seeking a private independent school foundation.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) A grades 6-8 educational program emphasizing age-appropriate experiences alongside the larger K-12 school, with opportunities in athletics, performing arts, student government, clubs, and community service. Students study French or Spanish as world languages. Designed for families seeking a private middle school education with leadership opportunities and competitive athletics.
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12) A college preparatory program for grades 9-12 featuring AP courses, seminars, independent honors studies, mastery learning program, science internships, senior projects, and comprehensive college counseling. Curriculum integrates content and character development. Designed for families seeking rigorous college preparatory education for their high school students.
• Summer Program A comprehensive summer experience featuring sports (flag football, racquet sports, lacrosse, soccer, swim lessons), academics, enrichment, and arts programs for children ages 3-18, held from June through August 2026. Designed for families seeking summer enrichment activities for children of all ages.
• Summer Tutoring One-on-one tutoring services from June through August 2026 offering Orton-Gillingham approach-based tutoring ($125/session) and academic support tutoring ($95/session) for students entering kindergarten through grade 12, including SSAT, SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Area test preparation. Designed for families seeking academic reinforcement or standardized test preparation during the summer.
• International Program An international student enrollment program offering year-long exchange or full matriculation options for students from countries including China, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Lebanon, Spain, Iceland, Turkey, Brazil, and Russia, with ELL support and host family placement through Amerigo Education. Designed for international families seeking American independent school experience for their children.
• College Counseling A four-year college counseling program beginning in grade 9, offering seminars, individual meetings, campus visits from 60+ college representatives, winter college tours, and assistance with applications, essays, and financial aid. Designed for Upper School students and their families preparing for the college application process.
• Arts Program Comprehensive performing and visual arts offerings including music (chorus, band, strings, jazz ensemble), drama (musical theater productions), and visual arts (ceramics, photography, portfolio art, digital arts), with facilities including a black box theater and art studios. Designed for students across K-12 seeking arts enrichment.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amerigo EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerigo Education serves as CCA's exclusive international student recruitment partner. They prescreen and evaluate prospective international applicants, collect and validate application documents, and respond to inquiries from international students. Contact: Mr. Jonas Zhang ([email protected])
• A.W.G. Dewar, Inc.minorOthersA.W.G. Dewar, Inc. manages the tuition refund insurance program offered to families. Coverage billed at 1.7% of net tuition payment for medical or voluntary withdrawal protection.
• Red Sky Sports AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for summer multi-sport day camp offering soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis, street hockey, and flag football for ages 5-14.
• AC Independence SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-in-one soccer program providing summer soccer camps on Cape Cod with various week-long sessions for grades K-12.
• US Sports Camps (Nike Soccer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNike Soccer camps held at Cape Cod Academy campus for ages 7-14 with elite technical and tactical training.
• Scoops LacrosseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer lacrosse clinic for boys and girls ages 3-8, offering fun and skill development activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brooks School: Independent college preparatory school in North Andover, MA, serving grades 9-12. Comparable in mission, college-prep focus, and small-class-size model, with similar personalization and college counseling positioning.
• Middlesex School: Highly selective independent college preparatory school in Concord, MA, serving grades 9-12. Comparable to Cape Cod Academy in New England independent school positioning, with strong college-counseling and AP offerings.
• Brimmer and May School: Independent, co-educational K-12 college preparatory school in Chestnut Hill, MA. Comparable in K-12 grade span, college-prep mission, and small-class size model in the Greater Boston independent school market.
• Tabor Academy: Independent, co-educational college preparatory school located on the South Coast of Massachusetts (Marion, MA). Highly comparable to Cape Cod Academy in mission, coastal New England independent school positioning, college-prep focus, and international student programming.
• Noble and Greenough School: Independent college preparatory school in Dedham, MA serving grades 7-12. Comparable in college-prep mission, small class sizes, and New England independent school model serving similar affluent Boston-area feeder families.
• Falmouth Academy: Independent college preparatory school serving grades 7-12 in Falmouth, MA on Cape Cod. The single most direct geographic and demographic peer to Cape Cod Academy, competing for the same Cape Cod families.
• Beaver Country Day School: Independent school in Chestnut Hill, MA serving grades 6-12. Comparable in mission, college-prep curriculum, and small-class personalized instruction model targeting similar Greater Boston families.
• Thayer Academy: Independent school in Braintree, MA serving grades 5-12, with a college preparatory mission. Comparable range of grade levels, college-counseling emphasis, and New England independent school positioning.
• Lawrence Academy: Independent college preparatory school in Groton, MA serving grades 9-12. Comparable in small-class, personalized college-prep approach and New England independent school profile.

Broad incumbents

• Saint Mark's School: Highly selective independent college preparatory school in Southborough, MA, serving grades 9-12 (boarding). Comparable in New England independent college-prep positioning and college-counseling emphasis, but operates at a larger scale with a boarding component.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/capecodacademyseahawks
• Instagraminstagram.com/capecodacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cape-cod-academy

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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