John Paul II Catholic School

What John Paul II Catholic School does

John Paul II Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 8th grade in the greater Cincinnati area, located at 9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231. The school operates under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, follows the diocesan Graded Course of Study curriculum, and is fully accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association. It is affiliated with four parishes (St. Bartholomew, St. Clare, St. James Wyoming, and Our Lady of the Rosary) whose pastors sit on the school board and whose parishioners receive priority registration and access to parish-funded scholarships.

The core product is a comprehensive Pre-K-8 educational program that combines daily religious instruction, weekly Mass, and sacrament preparation with a rigorous academic curriculum exceeding Ohio state standards. Instruction is delivered through small class sizes by approximately 28 staff including teachers (about half of whom hold master's degrees in education and more than half with over ten years' experience), a school librarian, nurse, counselor, speech and language specialist, reading and math specialists, two intervention specialists, and full-time art, music, and physical education teachers. Technology integration includes 1:1 iPads for grades 6-8, shared iPads in PreK-5, Smart TVs and Apple TVs, online textbooks, Google for Education, OptionC for grade reporting and parent-teacher conferences, Final Forms for digital enrollment, and a proprietary JPII App for day-to-day communication. Specialized programs include an enrichment track (STEM/STEAM, robotics, 3D printing, design thinking) for gifted students meeting CogAt or Iowa Test thresholds, special education services supported by Ohio's Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship, Spanish language instruction, and a Spanish program, plus extracurriculars including band, choir, drama, athletics, Power of the Pen, and Magnified Giving.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven: K-8 tuition is $6,350 per student for the 2025-2026 academic year, payable annually, semi-annually, or monthly via FACTS Management Company, with a $225 non-refundable registration deposit per family. Activity fees include a $250 band participation fee, and before/after school care is operated on-site by Powel Crosley YMCA. Financial accessibility is enhanced through four stacked scholarship programs: EdChoice (Ohio state), Catholic Education Fund (Archdiocese of Cincinnati need-based), ESAP, and parish scholarships. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on parish referrals, private tours, Open House events, the JPII App, and word-of-mouth within the greater Cincinnati Catholic community.

Name

John Paul II Catholic School

Legal name

John Paul II Catholic School

Website

https://jpiics.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

John Paul II Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Pre-K-8 Catholic elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, operated under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and affiliated with four parishes, serving greater Cincinnati families through tuition-funded education, scholarship programs, and a wide extracurricular portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Pre-K-8 instruction
• Private faith-based schooling
• School enrichment programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Annual tuition for grades K-8 is $6,350 per student for the 2025-2026 school year. Families can pay annually, semi-annually, or monthly through FACTS Management Company. There is a $225 non-refundable registration deposit required per family.
2. Activity Fees: Band participation fee of $250 per student for grades 4-8.
3. Before & After School Care: Before and after school care provided on-site by Powel Crosley YMCA for full-day kindergarten through 8th grade students. Drop-off after 7:00 AM, pick-up before 5:30 PM. Families contact the YMCA directly for cost and registration.
4. Scholarship Administration: The school participates in EdChoice Scholarships (Ohio state), Catholic Education Fund Scholarship (Archdiocese of Cincinnati need-based), ESAP scholarships, and Parish scholarships. These pass-through funds reduce family tuition burden while supporting enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

John Paul II Catholic School is a private Catholic elementary school providing Pre-K through 8th grade instruction in the greater Cincinnati area. The school offers daily religious instruction and prayer, a rigorous curriculum exceeding state standards, technology-enhanced classrooms, and a diverse selection of enrichment opportunities including STEM/STEAM, band, choir, drama, athletics, Spanish, and special education services.

Product overview

John Paul II Catholic School offers a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic education as its core educational product. The school provides a comprehensive portfolio including technology-enhanced classroom instruction with one-to-one iPads for grades 6-8, an enrichment program for gifted students featuring STEM/STEAM activities, band and choir music programs, drama club, athletics across multiple seasons, Spanish language instruction, and special education services through the Jon Peterson Scholarship. Additional offerings include before/after school care via YMCA partnership, Power of the Pen creative writing, and Magnified Giving philanthropy program. The program is supported by integrations with OptionC (grades/scheduling), FACTS Management (tuition payments), Final Forms (enrollment), and the school's proprietary JPII App for parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K-8 Catholic Educational Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students score in top 30th percentile on nationwide standardized tests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Paul II Catholic School operates under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and follows the Graded Course of Study curriculum provided by the diocese. The school is accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association. Faculty must comply with Archdiocesan Decree on Child Protection, SafeParish trainings, and background checks as required by the Archdiocese.
• Powel Crosley YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore and after school care is provided on-site by Powel Crosley YMCA for students in full-day kindergarten through 8th grades. Care available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Families contact the YMCA directly at 513-521-7112 for cost and registration information.
• St. Bartholomew ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four affiliated parishes supporting JPII. Parishioners receive priority registration and access to parish scholarships. Parish provides pastor representation on school board.
• St. Clare ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four affiliated parishes supporting JPII. Parishioners receive priority registration and access to parish scholarships. Parish provides pastor representation on school board.
• St. James Wyoming and Our Lady of the Rosary ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four affiliated parishes supporting JPII (combined under Winton Wyoming Pastoral Region). Parishioners receive priority registration and access to parish scholarships. Parish provides pastor representation on school board.
• Milford City SchoolsminorOthersHot lunch service is provided by Milford City Schools. Each student enters a code number upon purchase and the amount is deducted from his/her online debit account.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Management Company processes tuition payments for JPII. All new parents must create a FACTS account. Parents may choose annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans via bank account or credit card. FACTS also handles tuition assistance applications including Catholic Education Fund Scholarship and parish scholarship applications.
• Winton Woods School DistrictminorOthersBus transportation provided for JPII students residing in the Winton Woods school district boundaries.
• Finneytown Local School DistrictminorOthersBus transportation provided for JPII students residing in the Finneytown Local School District boundaries.
• Mt. Healthy City School DistrictminorOthersBus transportation provided for JPII students residing in the Mt. Healthy City School District boundaries.
• OptionCcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptionC is the online platform used for parent-teacher conference scheduling (November) and report card posting (November, late February, June). Grades for tests/quizzes/projects are continually posted on this platform.
• SafeParishcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafeParish is the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's child protection program. All volunteers and employees must complete the SafeParish – Child Awareness Session and register for background checks through Selection.com. Background checks are conducted every six months.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Family School (Cincinnati): Catholic K-8 grade school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati offering a similar faith-based academic program with parish scholarship structures and a comparable feeder pattern into area Catholic high schools.
• All Saints School (Cincinnati area): Parish-supported Catholic K-8 grade school in the broader Archdiocese of Cincinnati market with a comparable tuition-plus-scholarship structure and enrichment/athletics portfolio.
• St. Mary School (Cincinnati): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 grade school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati serving urban Cincinnati Catholic families with a tuition-plus-scholarship revenue model and similar faith formation curriculum.
• St. Michael School (Cincinnati area): Archdiocese of Cincinnati K-8 Catholic grade school operating a comparable tuition model, parish-priority enrollment, and faith-formation-plus-rigorous-curriculum value proposition targeting the same demographic of Catholic families.
• Our Lady of the Visitation School (Cincinnati): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 grade school in the greater Cincinnati area with similar enrollment model, scholarship programs, and feeder relationships into Archdiocese high schools.
• St. Peter in Chains School: Catholic K-8 grade school in the greater Cincinnati area (Lockland/Symmes Twp) operating under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with parish-priority registration, similar tuition model, and overlapping feeder pattern to Catholic high schools.
• St. Clement School (St. Clement Grade School): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 grade school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati serving a comparable Cincinnati-area Catholic family demographic with tuition-based enrollment, parish scholarship programs, and a similar enrichment/athletics portfolio.
• Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati): Catholic K-8 grade school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with parish-affiliated enrollment, accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association, and a comparable athletics/enrichment program structure.
• Seton Catholic School (Cincinnati area): Catholic K-8 grade school serving a similar Cincinnati-area Catholic family demographic with tuition-based enrollment, parish-aligned governance, and overlapping feeder high schools.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools Office: The overarching governance body for all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic schools; sets curriculum, accreditation standards, and SafeParish requirements that JPII operates within. Functions as the broader incumbent ecosystem owner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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