Erie Day School

What Erie Day School does

Erie Day School is a private, nonprofit, co-educational independent elementary school founded in 1929 and located on a single campus at 1372 West Sixth Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. It serves students from Toddler through Grade 8 through its three academic divisions: Early Childhood (Toddler–PreK), Lower School (K–Grade 4), and Middle School (Grades 5–8), with mixed-grade classrooms in the middle grades and a curriculum covering core academics alongside athletics, visual and performing arts, world languages, and enrichment activities such as robotics, Model UN, and academic competitions. The school also operates an Extended Day after-school care program, a Summer Camp program, and serves as an official SSAT testing site for the region.

The school's business model is tuition-based: enrolled families pay annual tuition (with amounts not publicly disclosed) and additional fees for athletics, extended day, and summer camps. A "Tailored Tuition" financial aid program broadens access. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and holds memberships in NAIS and PAIS. There is no disclosed revenue, no parent company, and no venture capital or private equity involvement.

Technology is entirely composed of third-party administrative tools: TADS handles enrollment, tuition billing, and forms; Bloomz serves as the parent communication app; and Educate provides teacher-to-parent classroom updates. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or app products are described. The school operates with approximately 31 employees and reaches prospective families through direct admissions efforts including open houses, campus tours, on-campus SSAT testing, a website, social media, and a monthly alumni/community newsletter.

Name

Erie Day School

Legal name

Erie Day School

Website

https://eriedayschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erie Day School is a nonprofit, co-educational independent elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving students from Toddler through Grade 8 on a single campus since 1929, with revenue generated from tuition and ancillary programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Elementary and Middle School Education

NAICS

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

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Independent elementary school
• Private K-8 education
• Early childhood program
• Summer camp programs
• After-school extended day

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: As an independent private school, Erie Day School generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to enrolled families. Additional fees include those for athletics, extended day programs, and summer camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Erie Day School is a co-educational, independent elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing continuous education from Toddler through Grade 8. The core offering centers on small-class academic instruction across Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School divisions, complemented by Extended Day after-school care, Summer Camps, Visual and Performing Arts, Athletics, Enrichment Activities, Service & Leadership programs, Student Success Services, and on-campus SSAT testing.

Product overview

Erie Day School is a co-educational, independent elementary school offering a unified educational program from Toddler through Grade 8. The school provides a cohesive academic experience through its Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School programs, complemented by Extended Day care. Beyond academics, the school offers a comprehensive suite of activities including Summer Camps, Student Success Services (special education support), Visual and Performing Arts, Athletics, Enrichment Activities (clubs, robotics, language programs), and Service & Leadership opportunities. The school also serves as an official SSAT testing center. Programs are designed to develop the whole child academically, socially, and creatively in a supportive environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Early childhood education program for Toddler through PreK ages, providing a learning environment based on developmentally appropriate practices with focus on social and emotional development.
• Lower School Program Elementary education for Kindergarten through Grade 4, emphasizing active participation, basic skills acquisition, social etiquette, character education, and environmental sustainability.
• Middle School Program Personalized education for Grades 5 through 8 with expanded academic curriculum, mixed-grade-level classrooms, and courses including geometry, algebra, biology, literature, and world languages.
• Extended Day Program After-school child care program providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, led by EDS teachers with themes spanning creative arts, science, and outdoor exploration.
• Student Success Services Support services for students with learning differences including Act 89 services (reading education, math services, psychological assessments, speech and hearing therapy) provided at no cost through Intermediate Unit #5.
• SSAT Testing Services Official testing site for the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), evaluating students' skills in reading, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
• Visual and Performing Arts Program Program nurturing creativity through music education (theory, notation, instruments, singing) and visual arts (studio-based exploration, design elements, traditional and contemporary media), including annual EDS Playhouse production and instrumental lessons.
• Athletics Program Athletics program from Kindergarten through Grade 8 including cross country, tennis, swimming, ski club, soccer, and golf, focusing on character development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Enrichment Activities Extracurricular programs including Civics Bee, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, First Lego League Robotics Team, Mandarin language instruction, MathCounts, and Model United Nations and Debate.
• Service & Leadership Program Community service and leadership program engaging students in projects supporting local nonprofits, with Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and National Junior Art Honor Society participation.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TADS (Technologies for Academic and Developmental Schools)coreTechnology or IntegrationTADS provides the online platform used by Erie Day School for enrollment management, tuition payment processing, and school forms. Parents access required documentation and make payments through the TADS platform.
• EducatecoreTechnology or IntegrationEducate is an internal online tool used by Erie Day School for parents to receive information from teachers regarding classroom activities and subject areas.
• BloomzcoreTechnology or IntegrationBloomz is the school's communication app serving as a central hub for daily updates and information about students. It connects parents with school communications.
• Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Act 89 services to Erie Day School students including speech and language therapy, remedial reading and math, psychological testing, and in-service training. Services are funded through state programs for nonpublic school students.
• Penn State BehrendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts regional robotics competitions and academic events at the Penn State Behrend campus. Students participate in First Lego League Robotics, Civics Bee, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, MathCounts, and Model United Nations competitions at this venue.
• Local Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with organizations including Erie Zoo, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and Asbury Woods for experiential education and service learning activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: A large publicly-traded provider of early childhood education, daycare, and employer-sponsored childcare with centers across the U.S. Comparable in its early childhood care/education offering and extended-day service lines that overlap with Erie Day School's Early Childhood and Extended Day programs.
• Spring Education Group: A national network of private schools (including former Nobel Learning Communities brands) operating preschool-through-elementary programs across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-brand operator of independent and private K-8 schools in the same educational segment.

Direct peers

• The Wyndcroft School: A small co-educational independent day school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and structure to Erie Day School's Toddler-through-Grade-8 independent day model.
• Friends' Central School: A PreK-12 Quaker independent day school on the Main Line in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Operates a comparable small-class-size, individualized-education independent school model serving the Pennsylvania market.
• Germantown Friends School: A Philadelphia-area PreK-12 independent day school with a long history (founded 1845). Comparable to Erie Day School in mission (whole-child education, small classes, character development) and in serving Pennsylvania families seeking alternatives to public education.
• Park School of Baltimore: An independent PreK-12 day school in Brooklandville, Maryland founded in 1912 with progressive, individualized education philosophy. Comparable to Erie Day School in its emphasis on small classes, character education, and broad extracurricular programming.
• Old Trail School: An independent day school in Bath, Ohio serving students from early childhood through Grade 8. Closely matches Erie Day School's small-school, single-campus, continuous-program structure with strong arts/athletics enrichment.
• Abington Friends School: A PreK-12 Quaker independent day school in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Comparable as a Pennsylvania independent day school emphasizing personalized education, arts, and character development in a single continuous program.

Emerging players

• Stride (K12 Inc.): A leading provider of online and blended K-12 education programs. Represents a non-traditional alternative in the same K-8 education market, particularly relevant given Erie Day School has no online offering but faces competition from families choosing virtual schooling.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): The U.S. membership association for independent schools, of which Erie Day School is a member (its logo appears on the school's website). Relevant as the ecosystem body setting standards, accreditation frameworks, and best practices that govern independent schools of Erie Day School's profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ErieDaySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/eriedayschool1929
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erie-day-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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