Office of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Columbus

Name

Office of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Columbus

Legal name

Office of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Columbus

Website

https://education.columbuscatholic.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Diocesan school network
• Religious elementary schools
• Faith-based secondary education
• Tuition assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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 and Fees: Families pay tuition for their children to attend Catholic schools. The diocese supports affordability through various scholarship and tuition assistance programs.
2. Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Program: State scholarship funds (up to $6,166 for K-8, $8,408 for 9-12) flow to schools for eligible students, subsidizing tuition costs.
3. Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship: State scholarship funds for special needs students, with amounts up to $30,000 based on disability category.
4. Autism Scholarship Program: State scholarship funds for students with autism, up to $32,445.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Philanthropic contributions to the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and other diocesan scholarship programs support tuition assistance for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Office of Catholic Schools operates and oversees 51 Catholic schools (39 elementary and 12 secondary) serving approximately 17,000 students across 23 counties in central Ohio, delivering preschool-through-12th-grade education that integrates rigorous academics with Catholic faith formation. It administers diocesan curriculum, standards-based learning practices, tuition assistance, state scholarship programs (EdChoice, Jon Peterson Special Needs, Autism), the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, and educator licensure support across the system.

Product overview

Office of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Columbus operates 51 schools (39 elementary, 12 secondary) spanning 23 counties in central Ohio, serving approximately 17,000 students. The organization offers a unified educational ecosystem combining Catholic faith formation with academic excellence through standards-based learning practices. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Catholic Elementary, Secondary, and Preschool Education providing rigorous academics and moral development; (2) Curriculum & Courses of Study aligned with Ohio standards and 21st century skills; (3) Standards-Based Learning with formative/summative assessments and the Diocesan Teaching and Learning Framework; (4) Financial assistance programs including EdChoice Scholarships (up to $8,408 for 9-12), Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship (up to $30,000), Autism Scholarship (up to $32,445), Diocesan Tuition Assistance, and named scholarships for graduating seniors; (5) College savings through CollegePlan Ohio 529 Plan; (6) Educator support services including the LPDC for professional development/licensure and tuition waiver programs for graduate coursework; (7) Administrative services including policy frameworks and the Legislative Action Network for advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Elementary Education
• Catholic Secondary Education
• Preschool Programs
• Curriculum & Courses of Study
• Standards-Based Learning
• Diocesan Tuition Assistance
• EdChoice Scholarship Program
• Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship
• Autism Scholarship
• Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
• Diocesan Scholarship Opportunities
• CollegePlan Ohio 529 Plan
• Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)
• Teacher Tuition Waiver Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 51 schools serving 17,000 students across 13+ counties

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW)coreOthersThe diocese operates under Ohio state education regulations and participates in state scholarship programs including EdChoice, Jon Peterson Special Needs, and Autism scholarships administered through ODEW.
• The Catholic FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Catholic Foundation administers several scholarship opportunities for students in Our Catholic Schools, including the TJ Baesmann Scholarship, Brenda Jo Laihr Nursing Scholarship, and other scholarship programs.
• Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund (SGO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship granting organization established to benefit students in diocese schools, prioritizing low-income students at 300% of federal poverty line. Accepts donations to support tuition assistance.
• CollegeAdvantage (Ohio 529 Plan)minorOthersOhio's 529 college savings program that families can use for tuition at Our Catholic Schools. Offers tax advantages for Ohio residents including deduction of contributions up to $4,000 from Ohio taxable income.
• FACTS Management (Grant & Aid)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform used by the diocese for tuition assistance applications and management, requiring families to apply through FACTS for diocesan tuition assistance.
• PaycorcoreTechnology or IntegrationHuman capital management platform used for educator professional development tracking (180 professional development hours required for license renewal) and job posting/recruiting for positions in Our Catholic Schools.
• Safe.ohio.gov (ODEW Income Verification)coreOthersState portal for EdChoice income verification process required for families to receive state scholarship funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Columbus Academy: Independent private K-12 school in the Columbus region competing for the same tuition-paying families, though without the Catholic formation component.
• Seton Catholic Schools (Milwaukee): Regional Catholic school consortium model that consolidates elementary schools under a unified governance structure—relevant to Columbus as a potential alternative organizational archetype.

Others

• EdChoice: National advocacy and research organization promoting K-12 school choice, including Ohio's EdChoice Scholarship Program that is a critical revenue stream for the Diocese of Columbus.
• FACTS (Renweb/FACTS Management): Vendor providing tuition management, financial aid assessment, and enrollment software used by the Diocese of Columbus and a large share of Catholic and private K-12 schools nationally.

Direct peers

• Diocese of Steubenville Catholic Schools: Ohio-based Catholic K-12 system with a similar parish-school model, diocesan governance, and EdChoice scholarship engagement.
• Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Schools: Operates the largest Catholic K-12 system in Ohio with a comparable structure of elementary and secondary schools, diocesan curriculum, state scholarship participation, and parish-based enrollment model.
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools: Another major Ohio Catholic school system running a multi-county diocesan K-12 network with EdChoice participation, diocesan curriculum, and tuition assistance programs.
• Diocese of Toledo Catholic Schools: Regional Ohio Catholic K-12 system with analogous elementary/secondary school mix, state scholarship participation, and diocesan curriculum oversight.

Emerging players

• Seton Education Partners: National nonprofit that partners with dioceses to strengthen and expand Catholic K-12 schools through shared services, classical curriculum, and operational support—an emerging organizational model relevant to diocesan systems.

Broad incumbents

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership and advocacy body for Catholic schools, providing accreditation, curriculum standards, and legislative support that shape how diocesan systems like Columbus operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ocs_Columbus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXKHtdlGDWSF0Q82o1HnW8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/OurCatholicSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ourcatholicschools-columbus
• Instagraminstagram.com/ourcatholicschools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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