What Congressional School does

Congressional School is a private, co-educational, independent day school founded in 1939 and located on a 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia, inside the Beltway and approximately 10 miles from Washington, DC. The institution serves approximately 480 students across Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks through under 3 years), Early Childhood (Preschool through Junior Kindergarten), Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 4), and Middle School (Grades 5-8) divisions. It does not teach to standardized tests, instead emphasizing inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and character education across core values of integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. Auxiliary programs include an on-campus equine program, STEM, arts, athletics, world languages (Spanish and French), transportation, an Extended Hours Program (7 AM to 6 PM), and high school placement services.

The school generates revenue almost entirely from tuition and ancillary fees paid by enrolled families. Annual tuition is tiered by grade level: $33,200 for Infants & Toddlers, $31,300 for Preschool through Junior Kindergarten, $34,400 for Kindergarten through Grade 1, $35,900 for Grades 2-4, $38,600 for Grades 5-7, and $39,950 for Grade 8. Auxiliary revenue streams include transportation ($2,900-$5,300 annually), Extended Hours Program ($2,115-$6,705 annually), lunch programs ($2,100-$2,850 annually), and Congressional Camp, which serves more than 1,500 children ages 4-14 each summer with an optional Summer Academy add-on. Financial aid up to 80% of tuition is available for Preschool through Grade 8 students with demonstrated need, adjudicated through the Clarity Application platform. All revenue is recurring annual subscription-like billing.

The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on its website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo), blog, campus tours, open houses, and parent/community referrals. Operations are governed by a Board of Trustees (Chair Caroline Kane) and led by Head of School Dr. Edwin P. Gordon, with a combined CFO/COO (Lisa Singleton). Technology is limited to standard educational tooling: MySchoolApp for the student/parent portal, Google Calendar/Outlook/iCalendar subscriptions, and integrations with SSAT and ISEE for Grade 5-8 admissions testing. The school holds concurrent accreditations from NAEYC, VAIS, AISGW, NAIS, and the American Camp Association, and operates without any disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership.

Name

Congressional School

Legal name

Congressional School

Website

https://congressionalschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private co-educational independent day school in Falls Church, Virginia, founded 1939, serving approximately 480 students from infants through 8th grade on a 40-acre campus. Revenue derives from tuition, auxiliary services, and a summer camp program serving over 1,500 children annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Outdoor / Nature-Based Before/After Care Programs (EDACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Independent day school
• Early childhood education
• K-8 private school
• Summer camp programs
• College preparatory academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

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 fees charged to families. Tuition varies by program level: Infants & Toddlers ($33,200 annually, 12-month program), Preschool-Jr. Kindergarten ($31,300), Kindergarten-Grade 1 ($34,400), Grades 2-4 ($35,900), Grades 5-7 ($38,600), Grade 8 ($39,950). Additional revenue comes from transportation services, Extended Hours Program, lunch programs, and summer camp programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Congressional School is a co-ed, independent day school offering a comprehensive academic program for infants through 8th grade on a 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia. Core offerings include Early Childhood (Infants & Toddlers through Junior Kindergarten), Lower School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8) divisions, supplemented by summer camp (Congressional Camp), Extended Hours Program, transportation, and enrichment programs in STEM, arts, athletics, world languages, and an on-campus equine program.

Product overview

Congressional School is a co-ed, independent day school founded in 1939, offering a comprehensive educational program for infants through 8th grade on a 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia. The school operates as a unified academic institution with multiple integrated programs including its core Early Childhood/Lower/Middle School divisions, supplemented by enrichment programs such as Congressional Camp (summer), Extended Hours Program, transportation services, and specialized curricula in STEM, arts, athletics, and world languages. The school also provides high school placement services and the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI) for educational excellence. Programs are designed to be additive, with foundational skills built from infants through middle school graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congressional School Academic Program
• Infants & Toddlers Program
• Early Childhood Program (Preschool & Junior Kindergarten)
• Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 4)
• Middle School (Grades 5-8)
• Congressional Camp (Summer Program)
• Extended Hours Program (EHP)
• Transportation Services
• High School Placement Services
• The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are well-prepared for competitive high schools including IB/AP programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgetown Day School: DC-based independent PK-12 school with progressive education philosophy similar to Congressional's student-focused, non-test-driven approach. Competitor for DC-metro families.
• Maret School: Independent K-12 day school in Washington, DC competing for the same metropolitan family pool with comparable tuition and co-educational philosophy.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite Washington DC-area independent day school (K-12) competing for the same affluent Northern Virginia/DC families. Comparable co-educational model, premium tuition, and reputation for college-preparatory outcomes.
• Norwood School: Independent PK-3 through Grade 8 day school in Bethesda, Maryland — very close match in grade span and independent day school model, just across the DC border.
• Flint Hill School: Northern Virginia independent day school (JK-12) in Oakton/Fairfax, comparable in scale, tuition tier, and programming breadth. Direct competitor for the same demographic.
• St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School: Alexandria, Virginia-based independent JK-12 day school competing directly with Congressional for Northern Virginia families at similar tuition levels.
• National Cathedral School: DC independent day school for girls (4-12) within walking distance of the region's other elite schools; comparable tuition and accreditation footprint, competing for the same high-income family demographic.
• The Potomac School: Independent K-12 day school in McLean, Virginia — directly competing in the same Northern Virginia corridor for families seeking premium private education from early childhood through middle school.
• The Langley School: Independent day school in McLean, Virginia serving PK-8, very similar in scope to Congressional's infant-through-Grade-8 model. Closest direct competitor by grade span and geography.

Emerging players

• BASIS Independent Schools: Network of STEM-focused independent schools in the DC metro and other metros; competes for academically-driven families willing to pay premium tuition, representing an emerging alternative to traditional independent day schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/colts1939
• Facebookfacebook.com/Congressional-School-92739413575
• Instagraminstagram.com/colts1939
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congressionalschool

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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