Holy Redeemer School

Name

Holy Redeemer School

Legal name

Holy Redeemer Catholic School

Website

https://hrs-ken.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• K-8 parochial education
• Faith formation programs
• Pre-kindergarten education
• Parish school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - K-8th Grade: Annual tuition for grades K-8 including book fees: $10,816 per child for School Year 2026-2027. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Tuition - PreK Full Week: Full-week PreK program at $12,017 per child annually. Half-day option available at $8,653.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Gifts from alumni, parents, parishioners, and friends support financial aid, campus maintenance, teacher compensation, and general operations. Donation links available for general school and athletics.
4. HSA Events and Programs: Home and School Association raises funds through Cardinal 5K Race, Bingo, Book Fair, Dine Out nights, hot lunch program, and Biennial Sham Rock-n-Roll events.
5. Registration and Fees: Non-refundable fees including Application Fee ($25), Registration Fee ($100 per family), Kindergarten Fee ($200), and 8th Grade Graduation Fee ($450).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Redeemer Catholic School provides pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic education at its Kensington, Maryland campus, combining rigorous academics aligned to Archdiocese of Washington standards with daily faith formation, weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, and the proprietary 4C's value framework. Supplementing the academic core are CYO athletics, student clubs and activities, HR Camp Cardinal summer enrichment, and state-licensed after-school care. The school supports graduates through high school admissions placement, with 90%+ of graduates attending Catholic high schools annually.

Product overview

Holy Redeemer Catholic School offers a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic educational program. The school operates as a single unified offering combining academic instruction with extracurricular activities. Core components include the PK-8 academic program, HR Camp Cardinal summer enrichment, after school care, athletic programs through CYO, student clubs and activities, and Catholic faith formation. The school was founded in 1950 and received the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award in 2009. The institution emphasizes small class sizes, technology integration, and personalized learning with small group instruction in math and language arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK–8 Academic Program Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic education program offering rigorous academics with small group instruction in math and language arts, a technology-rich environment with one-to-one devices and interactive boards, and curriculum aligned to Archdiocese of Washington standards. Designed for Catholic families in Kensington, Maryland and surrounding Montgomery County communities.
• After School Care Program State-licensed after school care for PreK through eighth grade students, operating from 3:00 PM through 6:00 PM with extended hours on early dismissal days. Monthly fee through the Business Office.
• HR Camp Cardinal Summer Program Summer enrichment program for enrolled students ages 4-12 featuring weekly themed activities, available during summer months with sessions in June and July.
• CYO Athletic Program CYO-affiliated athletic program teaching fundamentals of sports, teamwork, discipline, and camaraderie for parish children across various sports. Adheres to the CYO Bill of Rights for Young Athletes.
• Student Clubs and Activities Extracurricular offerings including Academic Team, Altar Servers, Astronomy Club, Choral, Drama Club, F.I.A.T. (Faith In Action Team), Newspaper, Photography, Safety Patrol, and Student Government.
• Catholic Faith Formation Program Religious education including weekly Mass, daily prayer, sacrament preparation (First Communion, Confirmation), Altar Servers program, Stations of the Cross, and integration of Catholic values across the curriculum based on the 4C's framework.
• High School Admissions Support Assistance program helping 8th grade graduates transition to Catholic high schools, with over 90% of graduates attending Catholic high schools annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of graduates attend Catholic high schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Redeemer Catholic School is a member of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). The CYO Athletic Program teaches fundamentals of sports, teamwork, discipline, and camaraderie while connecting physical and spiritual disciplines. The school supports the CYO Bill of Rights for Young Athletes.
• Archdiocese of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Redeemer operates under the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools, following ADW curriculum standards. The school uses ADW standards, policies, and the Tuition Assistance program. Cardinal Gregory has celebrated Mass at the school.
• Science BuddiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit Science Buddies featured Holy Redeemer Middle School students' STEM work in Computer Science, highlighting the school's computer science program achievements nationally.
• Holy Redeemer ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Redeemer Catholic School is an integral part of the Holy Redeemer Parish community. The Parish supports the school through shared resources, community events, and spiritual formation programs including missionary discipleship initiatives.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS (formerly Renweb) is the enrollment and tuition management platform used by Holy Redeemer and the Archdiocese of Washington. Families use FACTS for applications, document submission, and tuition agreements.
• Renweb Family PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily portal platform for school communications, grades, and administrative functions. Accessible at familyportal.renweb.com with school code HRK.
• TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationTADS is used for application form submission and processing. All application forms for new families must be submitted through TADS prior to the first day of school.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St. Bartholomew Catholic School: ADW-affiliated Catholic K-8 parish school serving the Bethesda, MD area within the same Archdiocese of Washington system; directly comparable Catholic PreK-8 parish school competing for the same Montgomery County Catholic family segment.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: Catholic K-8 parish school under the Archdiocese of Washington in Bethesda, MD; near-identical faith-based PreK-8 product, tuition model, and target demographic as Holy Redeemer.
• St. Bernadette School: Archdiocese of Washington Catholic PreK-8 parish school in Silver Spring, MD; directly comparable in mission, governance, and customer base within the same regional Catholic-school ecosystem.
• St. Elizabeth Catholic School: ADW Catholic K-8 parish school in Rockville, MD; operates an essentially identical faith-based PreK-8 academic and formation model with similar tuition structure for Montgomery County families.
• Norwood School: Independent, non-sectarian PreK-8 day school in Bethesda, MD with similar tuition band and small-class academic positioning; competes head-to-head with Holy Redeemer for the same Montgomery County family segment, but without the Catholic identity.

Broad incumbents

• The Bullis School: Larger independent PreK-12 school in Potomac, MD offering a broader grade-span and full-campus experience; competes with Holy Redeemer for the same affluent Montgomery County feeder pool but at a meaningfully higher price point.
• Georgetown Day School: Well-established independent PreK-12 school in Washington, DC; competes for the same high-income, values-driven family segment in the broader DC metro, but with a non-sectarian progressive curriculum.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite independent K-12 Quaker school in Washington, DC; comparable in targeting high-income DC metro families seeking values-based, college-preparatory education, though at a substantially larger scale and price point.
• Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools: The diocesan system under which Holy Redeemer operates; provides shared curriculum standards (ADW), Tuition Assistance administration, and governance framework. Functions as the incumbent umbrella authority rather than a single competitor.

Regional players

• Connelly School of the Holy Child: Catholic all-girls school in Potomac, MD serving grades 6-12; comparable Catholic identity and DC-metro feeder ecosystem, though not a direct PreK-8 competitor — listed by Holy Redeemer as a graduate destination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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