Christ Church School

What Christ Church School does

Christ Church School is a private, nonprofit, faith-based elementary school serving students from Prekindergarten 2 through 5th grade in northeast Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1969 as an outreach ministry of Christ Church United Methodist, the school enrolls 300+ students with 116 employees and operates on tree-shaded grounds featuring a Life Enrichment Center (full-size gymnasium, lunchroom, music area), a playground, the Innovation Lab (iLab) opened in November 2017, and the Learning Commons housing approximately 8,000 volumes plus electronic books and online databases. The institution also does business as "The Experiential School of Fort Lauderdale."

The school's academic model is built on experiential learning, characterized by the "Think. Make. Improve." iterative design framework and supported by a partnership with the Gesell Institute of Human Development for child-developmental assessment. Core academic instruction is supplemented by enrichment programs including computer science in the iLab, library media classes, art, physical education, science laboratory, music, Spanish, character education, and Bible studies. Athletics offerings (soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, flag football, track and field, golf) and a year-round i9Sports youth sports partnership round out the student experience, alongside student council, safety patrol, outreach programs, and after-school clubs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, which ranges from $9,750 (PK2 half days, 3 days/week) to $18,920 (Grades 1-5) annually, plus grade-level fees, an enrollment deposit of $1,000, a security fee of $580, and a capital improvement fee of $500. Church-member discounts of $250-$750 and need-based financial assistance covering 10% to 50% of tuition are available. Secondary revenue streams include aftercare ($55 registration + $25/day), after-school clubs ($150 per club), athletic sponsorships (e.g., All Star Sponsors at $750), and an Annual Fund donation campaign that covers the ~5% gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of delivering an education. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the school's admissions office, supported by virtual and in-person campus tours, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and word-of-mouth referrals within the Fort Lauderdale community. The school is pursuing a middle school expansion as a forward-looking growth initiative under its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.

Name

Christ Church School

Legal name

Christ Church School

Website

https://ccsfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Christ Church School is a private, nonprofit Christian elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 300+ students from Prekindergarten 2 through 5th grade with an experiential learning model supported by church-affiliated community ties, an Innovation Lab, and feeder-school partnerships with prestigious local middle schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Christian school education
• Experiential learning programs
• After-school childcare
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

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 payments for PK2 through Grade 5 students. Tuition ranges from $9,750 (PK2 half days, 3 days/week) to $18,920 (Grades 1-5) annually, with additional grade level fees and security/capital improvement fees.
2. Aftercare Program: After school care services from 2:30-5:30pm on full school days. Fees include $55 yearly registration and $25 daily charge per child.
3. After School Clubs: Various teacher-led after school clubs (Garage Band, Sports Club, Volleyball, Builders Club, Garden Club) at $150 per club plus supply fees.
4. Athletic Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for athletics program, with All Star Sponsors at $750 and various sponsorship tiers available.
5. Annual Fund: Annual charitable giving campaign where constituents contribute to cover the gap between tuition (95% coverage) and actual education costs. Donation levels range from Inspiration Society ($10,000+) to other amounts.
6. Brick Purchase Program: Commemorative bricks sold at $200 each for the school's brick walkway, going toward the Annual Fund.
7. Rent the Rock: Families can rent the school's Spirit Rock for $150 per week to paint personalized messages, with proceeds going to the Annual Fund.
8. Birthday Book Dedication: Parents can dedicate books to the school library for $25 in honor of their child's birthday.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Christ Church School provides private elementary education for students in Prekindergarten 2 through 5th grade at its Fort Lauderdale campus. Instruction is delivered via an experiential learning model integrating academics, Christian values, enrichment programs (Innovation Lab computer science, Learning Commons library, art, music, Spanish, science laboratory, Bible, physical education), athletics teams, aftercare, and after-school clubs.

Product overview

Christ Church School is a private elementary school (PK2-5th Grade) operating as an outreach ministry of Christ Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school offers a comprehensive educational program built on experiential learning principles, emphasizing whole-child development across spiritual, academic, social, and physical domains. Core academic instruction is supplemented by enrichment programs including Innovation Lab & Computer Science, Learning Commons, Library Media Classes, Art, Physical Education, Science Laboratory, Music, Spanish, Character Education, and Bible studies. The school also provides Athletics & Teams (Soccer, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track & Field, Golf), Student Council & Leadership Programs, After School Clubs, Aftercare Program, and i9Sports partnership. The institution serves approximately 300 students with a focus on Christian values and experiential education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program (PK2 through 5th Grade) Day-school private elementary academic program for students in Prekindergarten 2 through 5th Grade, delivering instruction in core subjects grounded in experiential learning and Christian values for whole-child development.
• Innovation Lab & Computer Science Technology-focused maker space (iLab) where PK4 through 5th grade students learn computer science, coding, digital citizenship, typing, and digital presentations using 3D printers, robots, broadcasting equipment, and computers.
• Learning Commons (Library) School library and resource center housing approximately 8,000 volumes, electronic books, more than 15 periodical subscriptions, and online databases, available to prekindergarten through 5th grade students and their families.
• Enrichment Programs (Art, Music, Spanish, Science, Physical Education, Bible, Library Media, Character Education) Specialty subject enrichment offerings including Library Media Classes, Art, Physical Education, Science Laboratory, Music, Spanish, Character Education, and Bible studies for PK2 through 5th grade students.
• Athletics & Teams (Soccer, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track & Field, Golf) Competitive school athletics program offering Soccer, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track & Field, and Golf for students in grades 3-5, including athletic fees and seasonal competition.
• Student Council & Leadership Programs Elected student leadership organization for grades 1-5 that plans service projects, outreach programs, and leads school-wide events including safety patrol, Golden Paw service recognition, and birthday book dedication.
• After School Clubs Teacher-led after school enrichment clubs for K-5th grade students including Garage Band, Sports Club, Volleyball Drill/Agility Club, Builders Club, and Grow With God Garden Club, priced at $150 per club plus supply fees.
• Aftercare Program Supervised after-school childcare available 2:30-5:30pm on full school days for PK2 through 5th grade students, with a $55 yearly registration fee and $25 daily per-child charge.
• i9Sports Youth Sports Clinics On-campus youth sports clinic partnership with i9Sports providing soccer, flag football, and basketball clinics in fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons for boys and girls ages 3-13.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students finish undefeated in 22 consecutive soccer matches and win conference championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christ Church Academy (CCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership - CCS graduates frequently attend CCA for middle school education. Joint church and school ministry relationship through Christ Church United Methodist.
• North Broward Preparatory SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates seeking college preparatory middle and high school education.
• Pine Crest SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• NSU University SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• i9SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Church partners with i9Sports to offer soccer, flag football, and basketball clinics on the Fort Lauderdale campus for youth ages 3-13. Programs run seasonally in fall, winter, spring, and summer.
• St. Marks SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• St. ColemanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• Shepherd of the Coast Christian SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• St. Paul SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• Westminster AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school partnership for CCS graduates.
• Gesell Institute of Human DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Church School's educational approach is supported by Gesell Institute's research on child development. The school uses Gesell's Ages and Stages framework to understand developmental readiness.
• Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Church School is accredited by FCIS, meeting recognized and approved educational standards.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Church School is accredited by Cognia, ensuring adherence to recognized educational standards with emphasis on safe learning environment.
• Broward County Nonpublic School Association (BCNPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization that coordinates events and awards like the Pinnacle Awards for exemplary students.
• Lands' EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform supplier. All uniform items must be purchased through Lands' End (School #900205683).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calvary Christian Academy: Private Christian school in Fort Lauderdale serving PK-12. Comparable faith-based K-12 competitor in the same metro area competing for the same family demographic.
• St. Mark's Episcopal School: Faith-based private elementary school in South Florida. Comparable as a faith-based private elementary school serving the same regional family demographic.
• Shepherd of the Coast Christian School: Named CCS feeder partner, this is a Christian elementary school serving South Florida families. Direct peer in the faith-based elementary market with similar size and grade configuration.
• Pine Crest School: Fort Lauderdale-based PK3-12 private school and active CCS feeder school partner. Comparable as a South Florida private school competing for the same affluent Fort Lauderdale families, though it operates a much broader grade span.
• Westminster Academy: Private Christian PK-12 school in Fort Lauderdale. Direct competitor for faith-based elementary families and named CCS feeder partner, sharing the same South Florida private Christian market segment.
• Christ Church Academy (CCA): Middle school ministry of Christ Church United Methodist, the same parent church as CCS. Most natural downstream feeder partner and a directly affiliated institution sharing the Christ Church community ecosystem.
• North Broward Preparatory School: PK-12 college preparatory school in Coconut Creek serving Fort Lauderdale families. Named CCS feeder partner; competes for the same elementary enrollment pool and represents a downstream destination for CCS graduates.
• NSU University School: Private PK-12 school affiliated with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Active CCS feeder partner and direct competitor for Fort Lauderdale families seeking private education from early years through college prep.

Others

• i9Sports: Youth sports franchise partner that runs clinics on CCS campus for ages 3-13. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing athletics programming rather than a direct academic competitor.
• Gesell Institute of Human Development: Strategic curriculum partner whose developmental-readiness framework underpins CCS's educational approach. Adjacent enabling organization rather than a competitor, but a credible peer in the child-development thought leadership space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbdTOIe-hMQYPE9UGWgWQog
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccsfl33308
• Instagraminstagram.com/christchurchschoolfl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christ-church-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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