Holy Family Kindergarten

What Holy Family Kindergarten does

Holy Family Catholic Schools is a TK-12 Catholic education system headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, operating under the Archdiocese of Dubuque and enrolling 1,752 K-12 students across five schools for 2025-2026: Wahlert Catholic High School (467), Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School (401), St. Columbkille Elementary (318), Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion (285), and Resurrection Elementary (281). The system also operates two full-service early childhood centers providing infant care through pre-K, school-age care, and the Eagles Day Camp. Programming is anchored by the Leader in Me PK-12 leadership framework, a personalized learning approach with one-on-one mentoring, college-credit pathways (AP, PSEO, PICC, dual enrollment) through partnerships with Loras College, Clarke University, University of Dubuque, and Northeast Iowa Community College, plus comprehensive fine arts, 20+ athletics programs, and campus ministry with Kairos retreats.

The underlying technology stack is conventional K-12 EdTech rather than proprietary: PowerSchool for student information, Google Classroom for instruction, ParentSquare for family communications, Xello and Kuder for grades 6-12 college/career readiness, Gradient Learning for curriculum, Clever for single sign-on, FAST for formative assessment, Hudl for athletics media, Helper-Helper for service-hour tracking, Meal Magic for food service, and a device-to-student ratio better than 2:1. No proprietary AI/ML capability is evidenced. The organization is dual-accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

The business model is nonprofit tuition-based with diversified revenue: primary tuition and fees for TK-12 enrollment, supplemented by Education Savings Accounts and tuition assistance, recurring Booster Club/Encore Club memberships, special-event fundraising (golf outings, Turkey Trot), and a $30 million Inspiring Spaces capital campaign funding Central Campus expansion through 2028. Go-to-market is direct-to-family through on-campus enrollment, scheduled visits, parish referrals, and a Refer-a-Family program, with the marketing footprint concentrated in the Dubuque tri-state area and an emerging international student program. A 2025-2030 Strategic Plan targets enrollment growth to 1,800 students across five platforms: Catholicity & Community, Recruitment & Retention, Academics & Activities, Finance & Facilities, and Talent.

Name

Holy Family Kindergarten

Legal name

Holy Family Catholic Schools

Website

https://holyfamilydbq.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holy Family Catholic Schools is a TK-12 Catholic education system in Dubuque, Iowa, serving ~1,752 K-12 students across one high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, and two early childhood centers under the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Early childhood education
• College preparatory programs
• Spanish immersion school
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Citrus Heights, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for TK-12 enrollment. The school offers tuition assistance and Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to support families.
2. Booster Club and Parent Organization Donations: Wahlert Catholic Booster Club ($50 annual membership), Encore Club ($100 annual membership), and Staff Appreciation Committee raise funds through membership dues, golf outings, concession sales, and spirit apparel sales.
3. Capital Campaign Donations: $30 million Inspiring Spaces capital campaign for Central Campus expansion including faith & fine arts auditorium, athletic complex, and academic space renovations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holy Family Catholic Schools delivers faith-centered K-12 education from early childhood through 12th grade, anchored by the kindergarten enrollment portal as the system's primary entry point. The school system operates three elementary schools (including a Spanish immersion track), one middle school (Mazzuchelli Catholic), and one college-preparatory high school (Wahlert Catholic), plus two early childhood centers serving children ages 0-5. Tuition-based instructional services are bundled with Catholic identity formation, personalized mentoring, AP/dual-credit college pathways, and 20+ athletics and fine arts programs.

Product overview

Holy Family Catholic Schools is a comprehensive early childhood through 12th-grade Catholic education system operating as a unified platform with multiple schools and programs. The system consists of Wahlert Catholic High School (college-preparatory with AP/dual enrollment), Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, three elementary schools including the Spanish Immersion program, and Early Childhood Centers. Supporting programs include the Leader in Me leadership development model, Personalized Learning approach, Campus Ministry with retreats, Fine Arts, Athletics (20+ sports), and College & Career Readiness via Xello platform. The schools share consistent expectations, integrated technology, and a clear pathway from early learning through graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wahlert Catholic High School: Catholic high school serving grades 9-12 with college preparation focus, athletics, fine arts, and campus ministry programs
• Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
• Resurrection Elementary
• St. Columbkille Elementary
• Holy Family Early Childhood
• Eagles Day Camp
• James R. Wahlert High School Ministry Program
• Leader in Me
• Personalized Learning

Products and services

• Wahlert Catholic High School College-preparatory Catholic high school serving grades 9-12 with AP courses, dual enrollment, PSEO, PICC programs, fine arts, athletics, and campus ministry; 94% of graduates continue to post-secondary education.
• Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School Catholic middle school serving grades 6-8 with academic curriculum, athletics, performing arts, middle school ministry programs, and a nurturing Catholic environment.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School Elementary school implementing full Spanish immersion philosophy so K-5 students can master a second language alongside standard curriculum.
• Resurrection Elementary School Catholic elementary school serving grades K-5 with faith-centered education and academic excellence.
• St. Columbkille Elementary School Catholic elementary school serving grades K-5 with Catholic educational values, academic excellence, and leadership development.
• Holy Family Early Childhood Centers Full-service early childhood centers offering Eagles Day Camp, child care centers, preschool and pre-K programs, and school-age care for children ages 0-5 and beyond.
• Leader in Me Program System-wide evidence-based PK-12 model developed with educators and FranklinCovey to build resilience and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and improve academic achievement using The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 4 Disciplines of Execution frameworks.
• Personalized Learning Approach System-wide personalized learning approach empowering students to own their learning through one-on-one mentoring, goal setting, competency-based programming, community partnerships, and whole-student outcomes.
• College & Career Readiness Platform (Xello) Online college and career readiness platform adopted for grades 6-12, helping students build skills, knowledge and plans for future readiness, with scholarship management tools.
• College Credit Programs (PSEO, PICC, Dual Enrollment) Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits through Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), Placement in College Credit (PICC), concurrent courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) in partnership with NICC, Loras College, Clarke University, and University of Dubuque.
• Wahlert Catholic Activities & Athletics Comprehensive athletics and activities program at Wahlert Catholic High School with 20+ sports, fine arts, robotics, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and additional clubs achieving 90%+ student participation.
• Campus Ministry & Retreat Programs Comprehensive faith formation programs including Kairos retreats, class renewals, Bible study, weekly Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, service opportunities, and the James R. Wahlert High School Ministry Program.
• Wahlert Catholic Fine Arts Comprehensive arts programs including art, concert band, jazz band, drama, show choir, concert choir, men's choir, women's choir, orchestra, and chamber orchestra.
• Holy Family Summer Camps & Youth Programming Holy Family Summer Camps and youth programming providing educational and recreational activities for students during summer break, including Eagles Day Camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates continue to post-secondary education
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Placement in College Credit (PICC) program allowing students to earn both high school and college credits. Students take NICC courses at Wahlert or online. Also offers High School Academy programs in Health, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction fields.
• Loras CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) partnership allowing Wahlert students to take college courses at Loras College campus with college professors and students.
• Clarke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSEO partnership allowing students to take college courses at Clarke University campus as part of their high school education.
• University of DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSEO partnership for students to take college courses at University of Dubuque campus, including specialized courses like aviation.
• Leader in Me (FranklinCovey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based PK-12 educational model partnership. Uses The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 4 Disciplines of Execution frameworks to build student leadership and resilience.
• National Student Clearinghouse Research CenterminorOthersProvides enrollment and graduation data for higher education tracking of Wahlert graduates.
• Dubuque Area Employers and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners host job shadows, internships, mentorships, workplace tours, and guest speakers. Supports student career exploration and the Faith in Action program.
• XellocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline college and career readiness platform adopted for all students grades 6-12. Helps students build skills, knowledge and plans for future readiness through interactive planning tools.
• Gradient LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides externally-validated curricula aligned with Common Core and vetted through EdReports. Supports personalized learning approach with competency-based programming.
• Brain Health NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and funded the Brain Health Retreat Room at Wahlert Catholic, providing a safe space for students to reset and build coping strategies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dowling Catholic High School: Large Des Moines-area Catholic high school with AP, college-prep, and athletics programs that compete head-to-head with Wahlert Catholic for Iowa Catholic families. Operates within the Diocese of Des Moines under a parallel diocesan governance structure.
• Seton Catholic Schools: Regional Catholic K-12 school system with similar tuition-based funding, parish partnerships, and college-prep curriculum serving Midwest families. Directly comparable in operational and governance model.
• Xavier Catholic Schools: Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Catholic K-12 system offering college-preparatory high school plus elementary/middle school programming under a similar faith-based model. Direct competitor for Catholic families in Eastern Iowa and operates within the same statewide Iowa DOE accreditation framework.
• Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools: Sioux City, Iowa-based Catholic K-12 system offering elementary through high school under diocesan oversight. Operates with a similar Catholic identity + academics + athletics model within Iowa.
• Cedar Falls Aquinas High School: Cedar Falls, Iowa Catholic high school with similar college-preparatory curriculum, athletics, and faith formation programs. Comparable in scale and operating model to Wahlert Catholic High School.
• Holy Cross Catholic School: Mid-sized Catholic K-8 school system operating under similar parish-connected, tuition-based models in the Midwest. Comparable in mission and operational structure to Holy Family's elementary campuses.
• Des Moines Christian School: Private K-12 Christian school in the Des Moines metro competing for tuition-paying families seeking faith-integrated education. Similar enrollment scale, tuition model, and extracurricular breadth.
• Marquette Catholic High School: Alton, Illinois Catholic high school with comparable college-prep, AP, and athletics programming serving tri-state area families (IL/MO border). Directly comparable regional Catholic peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cristo Rey Network: National network of 40+ Catholic college-prep high schools serving lower-income families via work-study integrated curricula. Operates in the same Catholic K-12 market category with national reach and brand recognition, though serving a different demographic mission.
• Notre Dame ACE Academies: Network of Catholic primary schools operated with University of Notre Dame support, focused on urban faith-based K-8 education. Comparable in mission and educational philosophy but serves different geography and grade span.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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