Cedarwood School

What Cedarwood School does

Cedarwood School is a private coeducational day school serving the Northshore of Louisiana, with an enrollment continuum spanning infants (6 weeks) through 7th grade on a single 7-acre campus at 607 Heavens Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana. Founded in 1983, the school operates three core academic programs: Early Childhood (infants through age 3), Elementary School (PreK-3rd grade), and Middle School (4th-7th grade), each emphasizing individualized instruction and whole-child development. The academic core is supplemented by a differentiated enrichment layer including an exclusive NASA-partnered Innovation Lab (makerspace, robotics, coding), a junior Olympic on-campus swimming pool with American Red Cross certified water safety instruction, Spanish, Performing Arts, Visual Art, Physical Education, Library Science, and student services (PALS reading intervention using Lindamood-Bell methods, on-campus Occupational Therapy, and school counselor support). The school is nationally accredited by Cognia and approved by the Louisiana Department of Education.

The business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue (recurring annual tuition plus monthly Extended Learning fees for before/after-school care at $125-$240 per month per family), supplemented by one-time summer camp fees ($287-$575 per session), swim lessons ($160-$200), ancillary services (snack bar, yearbooks, spirit store, uniform sales, Red Bird Fried Chicken lunch catering), and financial assistance administered through the LA GATOR Scholarship Program and FACTS Grant & Aid. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (DTC) admissions through a structured funnel: School Fit Quiz, information sessions, private campus tours, online application via FACTS Student Application Portal ($125 application fee), student assessment, and admissions committee review. The school operates on a multi-channel marketing approach including its website, Instagram and Facebook presence, parent testimonials, alumni success stories, and email newsletters. Operational infrastructure runs on RenWeb/FACTS for student information and financial management, Bloomz for parent-teacher communication, PikMyKid for safety/dismissal, and CampMinder for camp management. There is no disclosure of revenue, funding, or ownership structure beyond the indication that it is an independent private institution led by Principal Chrissy Gates.

Name

Cedarwood School

Legal name

Cedarwood School

Website

https://cedarwoodschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cedarwood School is a private coeducational day school in Mandeville, Louisiana, founded in 1983, serving infants through 7th grade on a 7-acre campus. It offers individualized instruction, enrichment programs (including a NASA-partnered Innovation Lab and on-campus aquatics), and student services, funded primarily through tuition and ancillary fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private school education
• Early childhood education
• Elementary school programs
• Middle school education
• Extended learning care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandeville

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: Annual tuition payments from enrolled families across Early Childhood (infants-3 years), PreK-7th grade programs. Multiple payment options available through FACTS Family Portal.
2. Extended Learning Program: Before and after school care services charged monthly. 2-day option $125/month, 3-day $190/month, 5-day $240/month.
3. Summer Camps & Aquatics: Summer camp sessions for children ages 2-10. Camp sessions (2 weeks) $575, swim lessons $160-200 depending on camper/non-camper status and group/semi-private format.
4. Financial Assistance: LA GATOR Scholarship Program funds available to Louisiana families for tuition, therapies, tutoring. FACTS Grant & Aid application processed for demonstrated financial need.
5. Ancillary Services: Snack bar/concessions, yearbooks, spirit store merchandise, uniform sales through School Time supplier, Red Bird Fried Chicken lunch catering for elementary students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cedarwood School is a private coeducational day school that delivers full-year classroom instruction for infants through 7th grade on a single seven-acre campus in Mandeville, Louisiana. Its core offering is the three-division academic program (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School) anchored by individualized instruction and whole-child development, with add-on paid services including Extended Learning before/after care, Summer Camps and Aquatics, Innovation Lab STEAM enrichment, on-campus occupational therapy, and PALS literacy intervention. Tuition is collected as recurring subscription payments through the FACTS Family Portal, with separate fees for extended care, summer camp sessions, swim lessons, and ancillary items such as uniforms, lunches, and yearbooks.

Product overview

Cedarwood School is a private coeducational school serving infants through 7th grade, offering a unified educational program built around individualized instruction and whole-child development. The core offerings consist of three academic programs (Early Childhood for infants-3s, Elementary School for PreK-3rd grade, and Middle School for 4th-7th grade) supplemented by enrichment programs including an Innovation Lab (with NASA partnership and robotics), Spanish, Performing Arts, Physical Education (with on-campus pool), Art, and Library Science. Additional services include Extended Learning before/after-school care, Summer Camps & Aquatics, PALS literacy support, Occupational Therapy, Drama Club, Robotics Team, Student Council, and Snapper Specials after-school enrichment. The school is nationally accredited by Cognia and approved by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program (Infants-3s) Developmental program for infants through 3-year-olds featuring whole-child development through purposeful play, hands-on learning, and strong teacher-child relationships, with attention to social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Elementary School Program (PreK-3rd Grade) Foundational academic program for PreK through 3rd grade focusing on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and enrichment areas including Spanish, Visual Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts, and the Innovation Lab.
• Middle School Program (4th-7th Grade) Academic program for grades 4 through 7 with specialized curriculum, modified block scheduling, and instruction from teachers specialized in curriculum areas; students engage in interactive collaborative projects and serve as school role models and leaders.
• Extended Learning Program Before and after-school care service for enrolled students in 2's through 7th grade running from 7:30 AM and 3:30-5:30 PM, offering homework help, creative projects, and physical play on tiered weekly schedules.
• Summer Camps & Aquatics Summer camp program for children ages 2-10 featuring creative arts, discovery activities, STEAM projects, Red Cross swimming lessons (ages 3+), and recreational swimming in the on-campus pool.
• Snapper Specials After-School Enrichment Quarterly after-school enrichment classes for PreK-7th grade covering diverse interests and talents outside the standard curriculum, registered through Google Forms.
• PALS (Processing Academic Learning Strategies) Reading Intervention Targeted literacy support for enrolled students using Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing curricula, taught by a certified ELA teacher (Wanda Muhs) with 25+ years of experience.
• On-Campus Occupational Therapy On-campus occupational therapy available Tuesdays and Thursdays for students needing support with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, focus, and daily routines and independence, delivered by Brandi Hinton.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of students performing at or above national averages in Reading
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedarwood School is an exclusive partner with NASA, offering students unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge scientific concepts and space-based learning initiatives through the Innovation Lab.
• FACTS Management (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides the Student Application Portal for admissions, Family Portal for ongoing enrollment/tuition management, and Grant & Aid application processing for financial assistance.
• School Time UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Cedarwood School. Located at #12 St Ann Dr #3, Mandeville, LA 70471. Provides school uniforms required for ages 2's-7th grade.
• Red Bird Fried ChickenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner for optional school lunches for Elementary students (PreK-7th grade). Tuesdays offer Chicken Tenders with Red Beans and Rice; Thursdays offer Chicken Nuggets with Mac and Cheese.
• Soccer Shots Northshore LAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school soccer program offered to Early Childhood and Pre-K students through age-appropriate games that build coordination, confidence, teamwork, and character.
• Teddy TennisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school tennis program for 3's Early Childhood students. Combines music, pictures, and Teddy Bear Characters into an interactive learning adventure.
• BloomscapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-teacher communication app used by Cedarwood to deliver updates, pictures, and reminders to families.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Isidore Newman School: Independent, non-sectarian PK-12 day school in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a long operating history, strong college placement record, and enrichment/STEAM offerings comparable to Cedarwood's full-continuum model.
• Metairie Park Country Day School: Independent PK-12 day school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving families on the New Orleans/Northshore side of the metro, with comparable curriculum, enrichment, and college-preparatory positioning to Cedarwood.
• Academy of the Sacred Heart: Independent PK-12 day school in New Orleans with a similar infant-through-Grade-8 continuum and enrichment programming; competes for the same regional private-school families as Cedarwood.
• St. Martin's Episcopal School: Independent PK-12 day school in Metairie, Louisiana, with comparable academic, athletic, and arts offerings; directly competes with Cedarwood for Northshore/New Orleans metro families seeking non-public K-8 education.
• Ursuline Academy: Independent PK-12 day school in New Orleans with similar college-preparatory positioning and enrichment programming; serves as an alternative for families considering Cedarwood.
• Jesuit High School New Orleans: Independent private school in New Orleans with strong STEM, athletic, and college-prep offerings; competes for the same feeder families graduating from Cedarwood's 7th-grade program.

Regional players

• Episcopal School of Acadiana: Independent PK-12 day school in Broussard, Louisiana, operating in the Acadiana region with similar curriculum, enrichment, and college-prep offerings, but in a different geographic market than Cedarwood.
• Country Day School: Independent day school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering a similar whole-child, college-preparatory model serving a different but overlapping regional market within the state.

Broad incumbents

• Stratford School: Multi-campus private PK-8 school operator with enrichment and STEAM-focused programming; represents a scaled, multi-site private school model with comparable age range and enrichment offerings.
• Spring Education Group: Operator of a portfolio of private PK-8 schools (including Stratford) across multiple U.S. states; relevant as a broader incumbent demonstrating how the private K-8 day school model is being consolidated and scaled.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cedarwoodschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/cedarwoodschool

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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