Guardian Angel Catholic School

What Guardian Angel Catholic School does

Guardian Angel Catholic School (GACS) is a private, faith-based TK through 8th grade Catholic school located at 10919 Norris Avenue in Pacoima, California, operating within the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. The institution is governed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles (referenced as a corp. sole) and shares its pastoral mission with Guardian Angel Catholic Church, with Father Luis Estrada serving as School Pastor. The school enrolls students from age 4 (Transitional Kindergarten) through 8th grade with a curriculum that integrates rigorous academics, Catholic faith formation, Marian devotion, and service-oriented character development, and it recently implemented the Success for All (SFA) instructional program across tiered groupings (Kinder Corner, Roots, Wings, and Middle School Edge).

The core technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Gradelink for student information management, eCatholic for the school website, Castos for podcast distribution, and Global Schoolwear for uniform provisioning through Tommy Hilfiger. The school operates no mobile app, no API, no proprietary software products, and no named service modules beyond its academic and faith formation programs.

Revenue is generated through recurring tuition billed monthly over 11 months under a tiered family pricing model ($3,811/year for 1 child, $6,859.80 for 2, $9,146.40 for 3+), a $400 per-student annual registration fee, and tax-deductible donations (GACS is a 501(c)(3)). Enrollment is acquired primarily through parish referrals, community events, open houses, Instagram, and The Prayer Pod podcast, with no paid acquisition channels documented. Staffing is approximately 15 personnel including administration, faculty, and support staff (food services, custodial, daycare supervision).

Name

Guardian Angel Catholic School

Legal name

Guardian Angel Catholic School

Website

https://guardianangelcs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guardian Angel Catholic School is a private TK-8th grade Catholic school in Pacoima, California, operated under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, serving local families with a Christ-centered academic curriculum and the Success for All instructional program across approximately 15 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Parochial elementary education
• Private Christian school
• Primary school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Pacoima

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: Annual tuition paid monthly over 11 months for TK through 8th grade education. Pricing tiers based on number of children enrolled per family.
2. Registration/General Fees: $400 registration fee per student charged annually at enrollment.
3. Donations: The school accepts one-time and recurring donations from donors to support scholarships, facility upgrades, and educational programs. Guardian Angel School is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guardian Angel Catholic School delivers a Christ-centered TK through 8th grade Catholic education combining academic instruction with Catholic faith formation, religious instruction, and a service-oriented curriculum. The school implements the Success for All (SFA) program and operates as a nonprofit parish school under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Tuition is billed monthly over 11 months with tiered pricing based on the number of children enrolled per family, alongside a $400 annual registration fee.

Product overview

Guardian Angel Catholic School is a TK-8th grade Catholic educational institution offering a Christ-centered education focused on academics, faith, and service. The school operates as a single educational program with faculty and staff providing classroom instruction across multiple grade levels. While the school website is built on the eCatholic platform, the school itself does not offer distinct software products, modules, or named service offerings beyond its core educational programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8th Grade Catholic Education Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Let's RoamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGACS has partnered with Let's Roam to offer interactive experiences and activities for students and families. The partnership appears to support school events and fundraising initiatives.
• GradelinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationGradelink provides student information management system used by the school for tracking enrollment, grades, and student records.
• Tommy Hilfiger (via Global Schoolwear)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniforms are available through Tommy Hilfiger brand via Global Schoolwear, providing branded apparel options for students.
• Guardian Angel Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school shares its name and mission with Guardian Angel Catholic Church, with Father Luis Estrada serving as School Pastor. The church and school work collaboratively to serve the parish community and provide Catholic education.
• Archdiocese of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which provides oversight, curriculum guidance, and institutional affiliation. The school is a corp. sole of the Archdiocese.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Cristo Rey Network: National network of Catholic college-preparatory high schools with feeder middle school programs. Comparable as a Catholic school operator competing for the same faith-based K-12 market, though at a much larger scale.
• Seton Education Partners: National nonprofit operator of Catholic schools serving low-income families. While a network rather than a single parish school, it competes for the same faith-based K-8 education market and could expand into the LA region, representing a broader incumbent threat.

Direct peers

• Holy Family School: Catholic TK-8 school in Glendale, California, also under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable in mission, tuition structure, parish affiliation, and small-staff operating model.
• Notre Dame Academy: Catholic elementary school in the Los Angeles area operating under similar parish/Archdiocesan governance with faith-based K-8 programming and tuition-funded revenue model directly comparable to Guardian Angel Catholic School.
• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School: Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (North Hollywood) with a similar parish-based, tuition-funded model and TK-8 grade structure. Operates with the same Archdiocesan oversight and serves a comparable working-class Catholic community.
• Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in San Pedro, California, part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Operates with similar parish-led governance, faith-based curriculum, and tuition-driven funding model serving Catholic families in a defined geographic area.
• St. Genevieve Parish School: Catholic TK-8 parish school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (North Hollywood/Pacoima-adjacent), operating with the same parish-led model, faith-based curriculum, and tuition structure as Guardian Angel Catholic School. Directly comparable in scale, governance, and target demographic.
• Our Lady of Peace Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in North Hollywood within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, sharing the same parish-affiliated governance, faith-based curriculum, and tuition-driven revenue model. Directly comparable in size and community orientation.

Others

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Department of Catholic Schools: The governing body of all Catholic schools in the LA Archdiocese, of which Guardian Angel Catholic School is a corp. sole. Provides curriculum, oversight, and resource allocation that shapes the competitive landscape for parish schools in the region.

Regional players

• KIPP SoCal Public Schools: Charter school network serving the Los Angeles region including the San Fernando Valley. Competes for the same working-class families seeking alternatives to traditional public schools, though operates under a public/charter model rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/guardian_angel_catholic_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guardian-angel-catholic-school

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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