What First Assembly Christian School does

First Assembly Christian School (FACS) is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 12th grade Christian school operating on a 55-acre campus at 8650 Walnut Grove Road in Cordova, Tennessee (Memphis suburb). Founded in 1972 and affiliated with First Assembly Memphis church, FACS delivers a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education serving families in the Memphis metropolitan area seeking a faith-integrated alternative to secular schools. The academic program includes preschool/elementary, secondary, advanced/STEAM studies, dual enrollment for college credits, student support services, and guidance/counseling, supported by 30+ TSSAA-sanctioned athletic programs and a fine arts curriculum (visual art, theatre, choir, band).

The school's technology stack is minimal and consumer-grade: a Wix-hosted website (facsmemphis.org) for marketing and content, and the PraxiSchool SaaS platform for enrollment management and admissions workflow. There are no proprietary AI, data, or platform assets. Operational technology is further limited to standard social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram) and an online spirit shop, "The Gathering Place," which sells Crusaders-branded apparel and accessories.

FACS operates a tuition-based subscription revenue model, billing annually per enrolled student, supplemented by financial aid/EFS, donor fundraising (e.g., the Spain Memorial Golf Classic, which has raised over $20,000 for athletics), branded merchandise sales, and seasonal summer camp programming. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families inquire online, schedule campus tours, and apply through the website. The school is accredited by Cognia and holds memberships in the American Association of Christian Schools (ACTSS) and the National Association of Christian School Administrators (NCPSA), reinforcing its credentialed positioning within the regional Christian education market.

Name

First Assembly Christian School

Legal name

First Assembly Christian School

Website

https://facsmemphis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

First Assembly Christian School is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 12th grade Christian school in Cordova, Tennessee, serving Memphis-area families with college-preparatory academics, 30+ athletic programs, and fine arts on a 55-acre campus, funded primarily by annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian 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 Christian education
• K-12 academic programs
• College preparatory school
• School athletics programs
• Fine arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cordova

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 and Fees: FACS generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to families for student enrollment in Pre-K through 12th grade programs. The school also offers financial aid and EFS (Educational Financial Services) to support family enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

First Assembly Christian School delivers Pre-K through 12th-grade private Christian education on a 55-acre campus in Cordova, Tennessee. The school combines rigorous college-preparatory academics (including dual enrollment for college credits) with 30+ TSSAA-sanctioned athletic programs, fine arts (visual art, theatre, choir, band), and Christian discipleship through weekly chapel services. Supplemental offerings include summer camps and a school-branded spirit merchandise shop.

Product overview

First Assembly Christian School operates The Gathering Place, an online spirit shop selling branded merchandise. The product portfolio consists of apparel (beanies, t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, dri-fit gear) and accessories (hair bows, bracelets, sling bags, laptop sleeves) all featuring the Crusaders mascot branding. These items enable students, families, and alumni to display school spirit. The school itself provides Pre-K through 12th grade Christian education with academic programs, athletics, fine arts, and summer camps as core educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 12th-Grade Christian Education Program
• FACS Athletics Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can enter college with sophomore credits through dual enrollment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chick-fil-A Leader AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022FACS launched the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy in 2022 with 29 high school students in grades 10-12. This national high school leadership program teaches students what it means to be leaders and strengthens their leadership skills through monthly 'leader labs' where students work together in teams on three large projects throughout the year.
• Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFACS participates in Operation Christmas Child, an annual project through Samaritan's Purse. Students in grades Pre-K through 12 pack shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in need worldwide, integrating service learning with Christian outreach.
• CogniacoreOthersFACS is accredited by Cognia, a global nonprofit education improvement organization focused on advancing excellence in education.
• ACTSS (American Association of Christian Schools)coreOthersFACS is a member of ACTSS, supporting the school's Christian education mission and connecting it with a network of similar institutions.
• NCPSA (National Association of Christian School Administrators)coreOthersFACS is a member of NCPSA, providing administrative support and professional development resources for Christian school leadership.
• Windyke Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Spain Memorial Golf Classic is hosted annually at Windyke Country Club in Collierville, raising funds for FACS athletics. The tournament has raised over $20,000 for athletic programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary's Episcopal School: Memphis private girls' K-12 school with rigorous academics, extensive athletics, and fine arts; competes directly with FACS for college-prep oriented families in the Memphis metro.
• Hutchison School: Memphis private girls' K-12 school with college-prep academics, robust athletics, and arts programs; directly comparable private-school model and tuition structure competing for the same Memphis family segments.
• Evangelical Christian School: A Pre-K through 12 private Christian school located in Cordova, TN — the same immediate Memphis suburb as FACS — offering college preparatory academics, athletics, and fine arts with an explicitly Christ-centered mission, the most direct peer in the market.
• Memphis University School: Memphis private boys' K-12 school with strong college-prep academics and competitive TSSAA athletics; targets the same college-focused, tuition-paying families in the Memphis market as FACS.
• Lausanne Collegiate School: Memphis private PK-12 school offering rigorous college-prep academics alongside extensive athletics and arts programs; competes for the same fee-paying, college-focused families in the Memphis market.
• Christian Brothers High School: Memphis private Catholic high school offering college-prep academics, TSSAA athletics, and faith-based education; comparable faith-based college-prep model targeting overlapping Memphis families.
• Briarcrest Christian School: Memphis-area Pre-K through 12 Christian school with comprehensive athletics, fine arts, and college-prep academics; comparable campus footprint, tuition model, and faith-based positioning to FACS.

Others

• Cognia: Global nonprofit education accreditation body that accredits FACS; relevant enabling/comparison reference for understanding the accreditation and quality-assurance ecosystem in which FACS operates.

Broad incumbents

• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Larger Texas-based Pre-K through 12 Christian school network with extensive athletics, fine arts, and college-prep academics; broader incumbent in the faith-based private school category with strong brand recognition.

Regional players

• Westminster Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 private school operating outside the immediate Memphis market with comparable college-prep, athletics, and arts programs; regional comparison for the faith-based private school model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facs_crusaders
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=W7D5d1NB750
• Facebookfacebook.com/FACSMemphis
• Instagraminstagram.com/facsmemphis/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/first-assembly-christian-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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