Chapelgate Christian Academy

What Chapelgate Christian Academy does

Chapelgate Christian Academy is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school founded in 1991 and operating from a single campus at 2600 Olive Branch Way in Marriottsville, Maryland. The institution serves families seeking faith-based college-preparatory education across three divisions: Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), with a curriculum integrating Biblical worldview across Math, English, Reading, Science, History, and Bible instruction. The school supplements academics with 14+ Advanced Placement courses, Honor Classes, comprehensive Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Drama, Dance, Visual Art), 14+ JV/Varsity athletic teams competing in MIAA and IAAM conferences, and a Student Support Program (established 2015) for students with learning differences.

The business model is tuition-driven with annual subscription billing structured by grade level (Lower School and Upper School PDFs for 2026-2027 published on site). Tuition is processed via FACTS Management payment plans, with additional revenue from Student Support Program fees and limited need-based financial aid processed through FAST/ISM. Ancillary revenue streams include CCA Cafe in-house meals (Tuesday-Thursday), summer camps (Basketball, Soccer, Vacation Bible School), donations via PushPay, and Boosterthon community fundraising. The direct-to-consumer admissions process uses a SchoolAdmin Online portal with rolling admission for K-5 and Saturday testing dates beginning in January for grades 6-12.

Operationally, the school runs on an integrated SaaS stack including Schoology (LMS), Naviance (college and career planning), Squarespace (website), Tandem (calendar), ArbiterSports and Hudl (athletics), and BSN Sports (licensed apparel). The school is led by Head of School Melissa Gendreau Barrett with a 57-person staff. Strategic positioning is anchored by a claimed 100% college placement rate, 2024 AP School Honor Roll Gold Level recognition (top 7% of eligible schools), and 2026 Niche Best Schools ranking. International programming includes an annual mission trip with Christian Light Foundation in Costa Rica, and domestic retreat partnerships with North Bay Retreat Center and Black Rock Retreat Center.

Name

Chapelgate Christian Academy

Legal name

Chapelgate Christian Academy

Website

https://chapelgateacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chapelgate Christian Academy is a non-profit K-12 private Christian school founded in 1991 in Marriottsville, Maryland, serving families seeking faith-integrated college-preparatory education across Lower, Middle, and High School divisions with 100% college placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marriottsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: K-12 private school tuition covering retreats, P.E. uniforms, fine arts materials, and athletic uniforms. Payment plans available through FACTS Management.
2. Student Support Program Fee: Additional fee for specialized learning support services (formerly MAG program) for students with learning differences
3. Cafeteria Services: In-house meals served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through CCA Cafe
4. Financial Aid: Limited need-based financial aid allocated to qualifying domestic families through FAST/ISM process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chapelgate Christian Academy is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school providing college-preparatory education from Kindergarten through 12th grade at its Marriottsville, Maryland campus. The core offering is tuition-funded academic instruction grounded in a Biblical worldview, supplemented by Advanced Placement courses, Honor Classes, Fine Arts, Athletics, Student Support services for learning differences, and faith-based retreats and mission trips.

Product overview

Chapelgate Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school in Marriottsville, MD, offering a unified educational program structured across three divisions: Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). The academic portfolio centers on a college-preparatory curriculum taught from a Biblical worldview, supplemented by an Advanced Placement (AP) program with 14+ courses and Honor Classes. Beyond academics, the institution provides Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Drama, Dance, Visual Art), Athletics (14+ teams across three seasons), School Counseling with 100% college placement, Student Support Program for learning differences, and co-curricular clubs and summer camps. These components operate as integrated offerings within a single school community rather than as separate product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (K-5th Grade) Comprehensive elementary education program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, featuring a Biblical worldview curriculum covering Math, English, Reading, Bible, Science, History, and Spelling, enriched with Physical Education, Art, Music, Media, STEM, and Foreign Language specials. Tuition-based program for families seeking faith-based elementary education.
• Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Rigorous middle school academic program including English, Reading, Science, Social Studies/History with elective offerings in band, chorus, art, French, and Spanish. Recommended students may take Spanish I, French I, and high school-level math. Tuition-based program for grades 6-8.
• High School (9th-12th Grade) College-preparatory high school program with comprehensive academic curriculum, AP courses, STEM emphasis, athletics, fine arts, and extensive extracurricular activities. Includes comprehensive school counseling with claimed 100% college placement rate. Tuition-based program for grades 9-12.
• Student Support Program (formerly MAG) Dedicated learning support program for students with learning differences, providing individualized accommodations, direct academic support, and teacher guidance. Requires additional fee beyond standard tuition.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education encompassing Visual Art, Band, Choir, Drama, and Dance programs where students develop creative skills through instruction, performance, and worship expression. Includes performances at notable venues such as Carnegie Hall and All State Chorus recognition.
• Athletics Program Wide-ranging athletic program featuring over 14 JV and Varsity teams across Fall (Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball), Winter (Cheer, Indoor Track, Basketball), and Spring (Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball) seasons, plus Middle School sports. Includes MIAA and IAAM conference participation.
• School Counseling & College Planning Comprehensive counseling program addressing academic and personal/social needs with emphasis on college readiness, offering individual college lists and claiming 100% placement of graduating class into fitting colleges. Includes a dedicated College Counselor role.
• CCA Cafe On-campus food service providing fresh, nutritious meals made in-house on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with a fun and relaxed environment for students. Paid cafeteria service for enrolled families.
• Summer Camps Seasonal camps including Basketball Camps (Elementary, Middle School, High School), Soccer By Rachel Camps, and Vacation Bible School (VBS) for students across grade levels. Fee-based seasonal programming.
• Spiritual Life Program Faith development through bi-weekly chapel services, Bible classes, retreats, service opportunities, mission trips (annual Costa Rica trip), small group discussions, prayer, and discipleship for Upper School students. Included with tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 7% of eligible schools achieved 2024 AP School Honor Roll Gold Level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAST/ISMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFAST from Independent School Management processes financial aid applications and provides need-based analysis for allocating financial assistance resources.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used by school counseling department for student planning and college application support.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) used by students and faculty for course materials, assignments, and communication.
• PushPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital giving platform used for donations and contributions to the school through PushPay g portal.
• School Payment PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationLunchtime account management system for cafeteria services.
• SquarespacecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform hosting the school's main website and content management system.
• TandemcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool calendar platform used for scheduling and event management.
• ArbiterSportscoreTechnology or IntegrationAthletic scheduling, registration, and management platform for the athletics department.
• BSN SportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed apparel and merchandise store for Chapelgate branded clothing and athletic team gear.
• Celebree SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAftercare services provider for Lower School students at two locations: Waverly Woods (Woodstock, MD) and Ellicott City, MD.
• Waverly Woods Golf ClubminorOthersHost venue for annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser.
• North Bay Retreat CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school retreat venue. Every two years the entire high school starts first four days of school together at North Bay for class competitions, friendship building, and faith strengthening.
• Black Rock Retreat CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education venue for 6th and 7th grade (three-day experience) and 8th grade reflection/celebration retreat.
• First Fruits FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit Christian ministry providing fresh food for the hungry. Students partner by harvesting vegetables for distribution to food banks, shelters, schools, and churches.
• Helping Up MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaltimore organization providing hope to people experiencing homelessness or addiction. Students support by serving, writing letters, and helping with activities.
• Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest Christmas project using gift-filled shoeboxes. Students volunteer at Maryland processing center inspecting and preparing boxes for overseas shipment.
• Christian Light Foundation (Costa Rica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual June mission trip partner in Los Guido, San Jose, Costa Rica. Students participate in vacation bible school, work projects including bed making and painting, and build cross-cultural relationships.
• IAAM (Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland)coreOthersAthletic conference for soccer and volleyball programs. Students receive All-Conference recognition.
• MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association)coreOthersAthletic conference for soccer, cross country, and basketball. Varsity Cross Country won MIAA 'C' Conference Regular Season Title.
• Straight Shooters BasketballminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasketball camp provider for elementary, middle school, and high school camps held at Chapelgate.
• Soccer By RachelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoccer camp provider with modern training methods. Camps held at Chapelgate for players across Maryland.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Garrison Forest School: Private K-12 girls' school in Owings Mills, MD. Directly comparable independent private school in the greater Baltimore market with similar tuition-driven model, college-prep focus, athletics, and learning support services (Chapelgate's Director of Learning Support previously worked there).
• McDonogh School: Large independent K-12 school in Owings Mills, MD with comprehensive college-prep academics, 20+ athletic teams, and arts programs. Direct competitor for tuition-paying families in the Baltimore suburbs with similar curricular breadth.
• Calvert School: Independent K-8 school in Baltimore with long-standing reputation. Comparable independent private school in the Baltimore region, though focused on lower grades rather than full K-12 continuum.
• Gilman School: Independent all-boys K-12 school in Baltimore with rigorous college-prep academics and extensive athletics. Direct competitor for tuition-paying families in the Baltimore market; comparable size and academic profile though larger and older.
• Beth Tfiloh Community School: Independent Jewish day school in Baltimore with PreK-12 program. Comparable faith-based independent school in the same regional market, competing for the values-oriented private school family segment.
• Maryland Christian School (or similar faith-based peers): Faith-based private schools in the greater Maryland/Baltimore region (e.g., Catholic and other Christian schools such as Archdiocese schools) compete directly with Chapelgate for the same faith-oriented family segment with tuition-driven models and similar curricular offerings.
• Friends School of Baltimore: Independent PreK-12 Quaker school in Baltimore offering college-prep curriculum with strong service-learning and character-education emphasis. Comparable private K-12 model serving similar Baltimore-area families with values-driven education.
• The Park School of Baltimore: Independent PreK-12 progressive school in Brooklandville, MD. Comparable private K-12 institution in the Baltimore region competing for the same tuition-paying, values-oriented family demographic.
• Bryn Mawr School: Independent girls' PreK-12 school in Baltimore with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Competitor for families in the Baltimore private K-12 market with comparable academic profile and extracurricular breadth.
• Mount de Sales Academy: Catholic private high school in Catonsville, MD. Comparable faith-based private school in the Baltimore suburbs targeting similar tuition-paying families with values-driven education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CGateAthletics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChapelgateAthletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChapelgateAthletics
• Instagraminstagram.com/cgateathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/chapelgate-christian-academy

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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