Caribbean School

What Caribbean School does

Caribbean School is a private, English-immersion college preparatory school serving students from Pre-Pre-K through 12th grade in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Founded in October 1954 and operating from its current La Rambla campus since 1971, the institution delivers an academically rigorous, bilingual curriculum anchored by Advanced Placement coursework (AP Biology, AP Language, AP Art, AP Seminar, AP Spanish, AP Psychology) and honors-level classes, complemented by eight competitive sports, 16+ extracurricular clubs, and dedicated college advising, psychological, and nursing support services. The school holds dual accreditation — PK-12 from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and K-12 from the Puerto Rico Department of Education — and showcases graduate placements at selective universities including Harvard, Yale, Brown, Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and University of Puerto Rico campuses.

The business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue from individual families enrolling across the 13-grade vertical pipeline, with admissions gated by a $25 entrance examination, document review, and interview. Secondary revenue streams are immaterial: per-transcript fees ($15 mailed, $5 pickup, free via email; three free official transcripts for seniors), voluntary donations to Construction, Scholarship, and General Endowment funds via PayPal, and branded merchandise sales. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through the school's admissions office, with top-of-funnel awareness driven by the caribbeanschool.org website, Instagram/TikTok presence operated by the Student Council, campus tours, and family referrals; current families receive preferential re-enrollment status before February 14th, supporting retention.

The school operates from a single Ponce campus with approximately 34 faculty and administrative staff under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Sol E. León (Ed.D.) and is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by Maritza Santiago. Technology footprint is conventional: smart classroom displays, two computer centers, four science laboratories, a theater, library, and a Plus Portals student/parent portal. The institution is privately held, with no parent company, no external funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity disclosed; financial information is not publicly reported, consistent with its status as an independent nonprofit-style educational institution.

Name

Caribbean School

Legal name

Caribbean School

Website

https://caribbeanschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caribbean School is a private, English-immersion college preparatory school in Ponce, Puerto Rico, serving students from Pre-Pre-K through 12th grade since 1954 on a tuition-funded model with dual Middle States and Puerto Rico Department of Education accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Private K-12 schooling
• English immersion programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponce

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition and enrollment fees. Private pay model where families pay for college preparatory education from Pre-Pre-K through 12th grade.
2. Transcript Services: Official transcript fees: $15.00 for mailed copies, $5.00 for pickup, free via email. Seniors receive 3 free official transcripts. Student copies are free.
3. Entrance Examination Fee: Non-refundable $25.00 testing fee per student for admissions exam (K-12 grades)
4. Donations and Fundraising: Voluntary donations to Construction Fund, Scholarship Fund, and General Endowment Fund through PayPal

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caribbean School provides Pre-Pre-K through 12th grade English-immersion college preparatory education to families in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The school delivers a bilingual curriculum with AP and Honors courses, athletics, extracurricular clubs, college advising, and student support services (counseling, psychology, nursing). It operates from a single La Rambla campus and is supported by tuition revenue, supplemented by transcript fees, testing fees, donations, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Caribbean School is a Pre-Pre-Kinder through 12th grade college preparatory private school offering instruction in English since 1954. The institution operates as a unified educational product with interconnected programs: a core academic curriculum featuring AP Courses (AP Biology, AP Language, AP Art, AP Seminar, AP Spanish, AP Psychology) and Honors Courses (Honors Biology, Honors PreCalculus); enrichment programs including Athletics (volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, cross country, tennis, soccer, cheerleading) and Clubs and Organizations (18+ offerings including National Honor Society, STEM programs, service clubs); student support services (psychology, counseling, nursing); college preparation via College Advising Services; and administrative services such as Transcript Request and Donation Funds. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (PK-12) and the Department of Education of Puerto Rico (K-12).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AP Courses Advanced Placement courses allowing high school students to take college-level coursework with potential to earn college credit based on AP Exam performance. Offered courses include AP Biology, AP Language, AP Art, AP Seminar, AP Spanish, and AP Psychology. Targeted at college-bound high school students.
• Honors Courses Accelerated college preparatory courses at honors level designed to challenge high-achieving students, including Honors Biology and Honors PreCalculus.
• Athletics Program Physical education curriculum and competitive sports program including volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, cross country, tennis, soccer, and cheerleading, supported by facilities with two tennis courts, three volleyball/basketball courts, two softball fields, and one soccer field.
• Clubs and Organizations Extracurricular program offering diverse clubs including American Red Cross, Magazine Club, Your Take, National STEM Honor Society, Rotary Interact, United Nations Club, National Honor Society, Junior National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Gardening Club, The Panther Roar Station, Book Club, Spelling Club, Math League Competitions, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts.
• College Advising Services Personalized college preparation support including career path exploration, school selection, application assistance, essay guidance, scholarship and financial aid workshops, SAT/ACT preparation, interview coaching, and facilitation of college fairs and university representative visits.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student wellness program providing psychological services (intervention and prevention), guidance counseling, and school nursing care including first aid, illness assessment, medication administration, emergency response, health records management, and immunization compliance monitoring.
• Transcript Request Service Official and unofficial transcript issuance service for grades 1-12, with fees of $15 for mailed transcripts, $5 for pickup, and free email delivery. Seniors receive 3 free official transcripts.
• Summer Readings and School Supplies Program Annual summer reading and supply list program for grades Pre-Pre-Kinder through 12th, covering the 2026-2027 school year with grade-specific materials and reading assignments in both English and Spanish.
• CBS Merchandise Branded Caribbean School merchandise available for purchase through the business office or online order form.
• Donation Funds (Construction, Scholarship, Endowment) Financial contribution programs including Construction Fund for new learning spaces, Scholarship Fund for tuition assistance, and General Endowment Fund for long-term school sustainability and academic program support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to prestigious universities including Ivy League schools (Harvard, Yale, Brown), Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, University of Miami, and University of Puerto Rico campuses

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolscoreOthersAccreditation body that provides institutional accreditation for PK-12 education. Caribbean School maintains accreditation status demonstrating educational quality and standards compliance.
• Puerto Rico Department of EducationcoreOthersGovernment education authority that provides K-12 accreditation for schools operating in Puerto Rico. Ensures compliance with local educational standards and regulations.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization offering the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Caribbean School participates in AP program allowing students to take college-level courses and earn college credit based on AP Exam performance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lincoln International Academy: Private American-style college-preparatory school in the Dominican Republic offering English-immersion K-12 instruction with AP courses. Comparable to Caribbean School as a regional Caribbean English-immersion college-prep peer.
• Carol Morgan School: Private non-profit college-preparatory school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, offering English-immersion K-12 education with AP coursework. Comparable to Caribbean School as a regional Caribbean private college-prep peer.
• Antilles School: Private independent K-12 college preparatory school in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, offering English-immersion college-prep education with AP courses. Comparable to Caribbean School as a regional Caribbean private college-prep peer serving a similar island-market catchment.

Direct peers

• Academia María Reina: Private Catholic girls' college-preparatory school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering K-12 English-language college-prep instruction. Comparable to Caribbean School in target market and bilingual college-prep mission.
• Academia del Perpetuo Socorro: Private Catholic college-preparatory school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering K-12 education with bilingual instruction. Comparable to Caribbean School in mission, structure, and Puerto Rico private school market positioning.
• Saint John's School: Private Episcopal college-preparatory school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering K-12 English-language education with AP coursework. Comparable to Caribbean School as a Puerto Rico private independent college-prep peer.
• Baldwin School of Puerto Rico: Private independent college-preparatory K-12 school in San Juan, Puerto Rico offering English-language instruction with AP courses. Directly comparable to Caribbean School as a fellow English-immersion college-prep institution serving Puerto Rico families.
• Colegio San José: Private Catholic college-preparatory school in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, serving K-12 students with a bilingual curriculum. Comparable to Caribbean School as a Puerto Rico private K-12 institution targeting college-prep outcomes.
• Robinson School: Private independent K-12 college preparatory school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering English-language curriculum and serving similar bilingual, college-prep-oriented families. Comparable to Caribbean School as a fellow private English-immersion school in Puerto Rico.
• International School of Ponce: Private bilingual K-12 school in Ponce, Puerto Rico, offering English and Spanish instruction. Comparable to Caribbean School as a direct local competitor in the same Ponce market targeting bilingual college-prep families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/caribbeanstuco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caribbean-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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