Imani School

What Imani School does

The Imani School is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian school founded in 1987 and based at 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Houston, TX. It operates a continuous educational program spanning Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks through age 3), Preschool (Pre-K3 and Pre-K4), Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8), enrolling a predominantly African American student body across roughly Infants through 8th grade. The school's academic program is STEM Certified and incorporates Singapore Math at the early-learning level, an Innovation Center with 3D printing, robotics, and coding, Spanish instruction from preschool through 8th grade, integrated African American History curriculum, accelerated math options for grades 5-8, and a fully equipped science lab. Extracurriculars include the Imani Golden Knights Chess Team, National Junior Beta Club chapter, Robotics Club, Visual & Performing Arts, athletics (track, basketball, football), and weekly Chapel.

The institution runs on tuition revenue supplemented by fundraising. Annual tuition is tiered: $1,225-$1,325 per month for Infants & Toddlers depending on classroom, ~$1,273 per month (Pre-K3/Pre-K4), $13,220 per year (Kindergarten-Grade 5), and $14,490 per year (Grades 6-8). Families can elect monthly 10-installment, semi-annual, or annual plans (with a 4% discount on annual prepayment) administered through FACTS Tuition Management. Additional revenue includes new student application ($125) and registration ($500) fees, an after-school Extended Day Program, and an active fundraising apparatus (100 Club, Harvest Festival, Portraits of Excellence Gala, Your Choice Raffle, Amazon Smile, Kroger Community Rewards, Change Maker/Hello Donor, and employer matching via Double the Donation). For 2026-2027 the school is newly participating in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, making it eligible for state-funded $10,474-per-student education accounts.

The school distributes exclusively through its single physical campus, using direct-to-consumer recruitment via its website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), open houses, campus tours, and community events such as Harvest Fest and Music on the Lawn. Enrollment is administered through RenWeb. Operations are supported by 46 employees and accredited by napsschools and txmsas; the school receives no funding from any church or government agency aside from TEFA. Patricia Hogan Williams serves as Head of School.

Name

Imani School

Legal name

The Imani School

Website

https://imanischool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Imani School is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian school in Houston, TX serving Infants through 8th grade, predominantly African American students, with STEM-certified curriculum, integrated cultural studies, and tuition-based funding supplemented by fundraising and the new TEFA voucher program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Christian school education
• Early childhood education
• African American education
• STEM certified curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue source from monthly, semi-annual, or annual tuition payments. Tuition varies by program level: Pre-K programs have monthly tuition of $1,273; K-5th grade ranges from $13,220 annually to $1,322 per payment; 6th-8th grade ranges from $14,490 annually to $1,449 per payment. Infants and Toddlers program ranges from $1,225 to $1,325 monthly depending on classroom.
2. Fundraising and Donations: The school operates multiple fundraising programs including the 100 Club (annual Harvest Festival sponsorship at $100-$1,000 levels), Harvest Fest events, Your Choice Raffle, and the Portraits of Excellence Gala. Additional programs include Amazon Smile and Kroger Community Rewards where a percentage of purchases support the school.
3. Extended Day Program: After-school care from 4:10-6:00 PM with advance sign-up required. Drop-in fee of $35 for unregistered students; $15 per 15 minutes late pickup charge after 6:00 PM.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Imani School is a private Christian school delivering faith-based education to a fully African American student body from infants (6 weeks) through 8th grade. Its offering centers on an academically rigorous, culturally affirming curriculum integrating African American history across all subjects and grades, anchored by a STEM-certified STEAM program with Innovation Center, Singapore Math methodology in Pre-K, Spanish instruction, and small class sizes. Tuition-based core programs are augmented by extracurriculars (chess, Beta Club, robotics, arts, athletics) and supported through TEFA program participation and fundraising.

Product overview

The Imani School is a private Christian school offering a comprehensive educational program from Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks) through 8th grade. The school operates as a unified portfolio of programs organized by developmental stage: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool (Pre-K3 & Pre-K4), Lower School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8). Academic programs are STEM-certified and include STEAM curriculum with an Innovation Center, African American History integrated throughout, Spanish instruction from preschool through 8th grade, accelerated math, and a fully-equipped science lab. The school complements academics with extensive extracurricular offerings including Chess Team, National Junior Beta Club, Robotics Club, Visual & Performing Arts, athletics (track, basketball, football), and weekly Chapel. The institution also participates in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Funding comes through tuition (ranging from $1,225-$14,490 annually), donations managed through Qgiv and Amazon Smile, Kroger Community Rewards, and employer matching gift programs through Double the Donation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infants & Toddlers Program Early childhood care and education program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years featuring low child-staff ratios, stimulating curriculum, and daily electronic parent reports. Tuition $1,225-$1,325 monthly.
• Preschool (Pre-K3 & Pre-K4) Preschool program for 3 and 4-year-olds featuring Singapore Math methodology, phonemic awareness, conversational Spanish, science, art, and creative movement curriculum with meals included.
• Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 5) Elementary education program emphasizing mastery teaching with individual and small-group instruction in core subjects including reading, language arts, math, science, Spanish, African American History, and Makerspace.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program with rigorous academics including English, African-American Studies, Bible, Mathematics (including Algebra), Science (Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology), History, PE, Spanish, Speech, Art, and Computer.
• STEAM Curriculum STEM-certified innovative curriculum emphasizing exploration, critical thinking, and creativity with a state-of-the-art Innovation Center featuring 3D printer, computers, and coding, robotics, and design opportunities.
• African American History Curriculum Integrated curriculum where children learn African American heritage and history of God, providing inclusive, holistic view of American history celebrating contributions of people of color across all subjects and grade levels.
• Extended Day Program After-school care from 4:10 PM to 6:00 PM for students remaining on campus, with advance sign-up required and late pick-up charges applying after 6:00 PM.
• TEFA Program Participation Participation in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, allowing eligible Texas families to apply state-funded education accounts ($10,474 per year for 2026-27) toward Imani tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates recruited by most selective Houston high schools and excel academically once admitted
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program donates 0.5% of qualifying purchases to The Imani School when customers shop at smile.amazon.com and select the school as their charitable organization. EIN 76-0523273 used for enrollment.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows families to designate The Imani School as their Community Rewards partner using organization number BB543. The school receives a portion of purchases when families use their Kroger Plus Card.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management services for the school, handling monthly payment processing, automatic deductions, and financial tracking. Families use FACTS for 10-month payment plans with automatic deduction on the 5th and/or 20th of each month.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb provides school management software used for admissions, enrollment, parent/student portals, gradebook, and administrative functions. The school uses RenWeb for online applications and inquiry management.
• National Beta ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains an active National Junior Beta Club chapter. Students meeting GPA requirements (3.6+) and conduct standards after fourth grade can join. School philosophy of 'commitment to excellence for the glory of God' has yielded Christian scholars for nearly 25 years through Beta Club participation.
• Risse Uniform CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRisse Uniform Company is the designated provider for Imani school uniforms. Located at 10516 Old Katy Road, Suite W, Houston, TX 77043. All students must wear uniforms Monday through Thursday with Imani logo required on shirts, vests, and sweaters.
• Duke University Talent Identification ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuke TIP is an exclusive program selecting seventh graders with high standardized test scores to take the ACT or SAT. Imani students have participated and been recognized through this program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The John Cooper School: Houston-area private K-12 school operating with comparable tuition band, faith-adjacent community values, and a similar STEM/college-prep emphasis. Competes for the same Houston private-school families.
• The Kinkaid School: Houston-area private K-12 school cited as a destination for Imani alumni. Operates in the same premium private-school market in Houston with similar feeder-school dynamics and competing for the same affluent Houston families.
• St. John's School: Houston private K-12 school and named Imani alumni destination. Competes for the same upper-tier Houston private-school families and shares the same selective high-school/college pipeline as a peer institution.
• The Village School: Houston private K-12 school with STEM/STEAM emphasis and similar college-prep positioning. Comparable on curriculum differentiation (STEM focus) and Houston private-school market overlap.
• Holy Trinity Episcopal School: Houston private faith-based K-8 school with comparable size and faith-based mission. Closest structural peer — private, faith-anchored, K-8 in the Houston market, similar tuition band.
• Yellowstone Academy: Houston private school serving a similar lower-income, minority-focused community with faith-anchored mission and extended-day programming. Closest mission-aligned peer in Houston by demographic focus.
• Annunciation Orthodox School: Houston private faith-based K-8 school with comparable mission framing, age range, and tuition positioning. Direct competitor for faith-conscious Houston families seeking K-8 private education.
• St. Francis Episcopal School: Houston private K-8 faith-based school operating at comparable scale and price band. Competes for the same faith-seeking, college-prep-oriented Houston families.

Broad incumbents

• The SEED School: National network of African American-centered college-prep schools with public-private funding. Broader mission-aligned peer operating at greater scale across multiple U.S. cities.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National STEM-focused private/charter school network with comparable Innovation-Center-style STEM programming. Relevant as a benchmark on STEM differentiation and premium STEM positioning in private K-12.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theimanischool
• Facebookfacebook.com/imanischoolhouston
• Instagraminstagram.com/theimanischool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imani-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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