Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew

Name

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew

Legal name

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew

Website

https://episcopaldaysanmateo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Independent school
• K-8 education
• Episcopal education
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue from tuition payments for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade education. School offers financial assistance to support accessibility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is a private, co-educational independent school offering a continuous pre-kindergarten through 8th grade education in San Mateo, California. The school delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum with specialist courses in field studies, maker lab, world languages (Spanish and Mandarin), music, performing arts, and visual arts, alongside social emotional learning, athletics (26 sports teams), daily chapel, service learning, and the Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP), all grounded in inclusive Episcopal values.

Product overview

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is a private, co-educational independent school offering Pre-K through 8th grade education in San Mateo, California. The school provides a unified educational program that combines core academic curriculum with specialist offerings including field studies, maker lab, world languages (Spanish and Mandarin), music, performing arts, and visual arts. Beyond the classroom, the school offers co-curricular programs including athletics (26 sports teams), chapel services, service learning, social emotional learning, and the Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP). The school operates across two campuses (Charles House for Pre-K/K and Baldwin Campus for Grades 1-8) serving approximately 306 students with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew (Pre-K through 8th Grade Program) A continuous pre-kindergarten through 8th grade independent school program offering a comprehensive academic curriculum with specialist courses in field studies, maker lab, world languages (Spanish and Mandarin), music, performing arts, and visual arts, for Bay Area families.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program A play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten students that keeps children creatively engaged through age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities that promote positive self-esteem, delivered at the Charles House campus.
• Kindergarten Program An elevated academic program for kindergarteners featuring age-appropriate lessons and activities designed to advance intellectual skills and nurture curiosity.
• Grades 1-4 (Lower School) Program An elementary program where students learn to ask questions, find answers, and forge their own path to discovery across core academic subjects and specialist offerings.
• Grades 5-8 (Middle School) Program A middle school program in which students develop their voice as a scholar and leader through a rigorous academic program and robust student life experience, including Chapel Talks and student government.
• Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP) An after-school enrichment and care program offered Monday through Friday for enrolled students needing supervision and activities beyond regular school hours.
• Athletics Program An athletic program offering 26 sports teams with 98% student participation, supporting physical development and school spirit across the school community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students participate in sports programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• The Episcopal Church of Saint MatthewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is affiliated with The Episcopal Church of Saint Matthew, with the Rector serving as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. The church provides the spiritual foundation and Episcopal identity for the school, with shared governance and community ties.
• Private School VillagestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on strengthening connection and representation for Black families in independent schools, supporting the school's DEIB initiatives and outreach.
• Little Justice LeaderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides age-appropriate, justice-oriented educational resources to support classroom learning and home conversations, integrated into Service Learning curriculum.
• Landing PlacessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports faculty and staff through identity-affirming affinity spaces and gatherings, contributing to professional community development.
• Northern California People of Color in Independent Schools (NorCal POCIS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers professional growth opportunities and community building for educators of color across the region, supporting faculty recruitment and retention.
• Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerValuable partner to schools fostering ethical thinking, a sense of purpose, and the advancement of empathy, equity, and justice - aligned with Episcopal identity.
• National SEED ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-led professional development program creating conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and societal change toward greater equity and diversity.
• Learning for Justice StandardssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Justice Standards framework implemented in middle school Leadership and Social Justice class for anti-bias education.
• Pollyanna (DEI Curriculum)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEI curriculum designed to enhance cultural competency, racial literacy, and equity practices, implemented through Service Learning Projects.
• Triangle AssociatesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized consulting firm engaged to guide the strategic planning process, including community-wide engagement and priority setting for the 'Tradition and Transformation' strategic plan.
• Samaritan HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partner for service learning initiatives, with school launching partnership through student engagement.
• Bayview Mission (San Francisco)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner where Episcopal Day families volunteer for service learning, connecting students to broader community service.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Nueva School: Well-resourced progressive PreK-12 private school in Hillsborough/San Mateo County with comparable Bay Area independent school positioning, similar emphasis on social-emotional learning and innovative curriculum, and direct competition for the same Peninsula family pool.
• The Harker School: Large, well-established Silicon Valley K-12 private school in San Jose with substantially greater scale, broader programs, and a strong reputation that competes with EDSM for high-achieving Peninsula and South Bay families.
• Castilleja School: Highly regarded private girls school in Palo Alto serving grades 6-12, overlapping with EDSM on the Peninsula private school competitive set and targeting the same Bay Area families seeking rigorous independent education.
• Sacred Heart Schools: Established Catholic K-12 school in Atherton with a much larger endowment and broader program breadth than EDSM, but overlapping faith-based ethos and Peninsula independent school competitive set for Bay Area families.

Direct peers

• Trinity School: Episcopal PreK-5 school in Menlo Park sharing Episcopal identity, similar small independent school model, Peninsula geography, and values-based education approach—directly comparable on faith tradition and mission.
• San Francisco Day School: Independent K-8 school in San Francisco with a similar urban-prep private school ethos, comparable grade span (K-8), and overlap in values-based, inclusive education orientation targeting Bay Area families.
• Cathedral School for Boys: Episcopal K-8 boys school in San Francisco sharing the same Episcopal faith tradition, similar grade span, and comparable Bay Area independent school ethos. The most direct peer on faith, grade configuration, and Bay Area mission alignment.
• St. Raymond's School: Catholic K-8 school in Menlo Park offering a directly comparable faith-based K-8 model on the Peninsula, with similar values-driven, academically rigorous independent school positioning serving Bay Area families.

Regional players

• Stratford School: Multi-campus Bay Area private K-12 school with locations across the Peninsula and South Bay, offering comparable private school curriculum and competing for the same families seeking rigorous independent education in the region.
• Challenger School: Multi-campus Bay Area private K-8 school with locations on the Peninsula and across the region, offering similar academic-focused independent school education and serving as a regional alternative for families considering EDSM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/episcopaldaysm
• Facebookfacebook.com/episcopaldaysanmateo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/episcopaldaysanmateo
• Instagraminstagram.com/episcopaldaysanmateo

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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