King's Way Christian Schools

What King's Way Christian Schools does

King's Way Christian Schools is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian school established in 1971 and headquartered on a 35-acre campus in Vancouver, Washington. It operates a continuous educational continuum from a licensed Learning Center (12 months through PreK) through Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), serving over 1,000 students and a community of more than 4,000 members including families and staff. The institution supplements its core academic platform with an International Student Program, Summer Camps, Before and After Care, and an Academic Pathways track that includes AP courses.

The school's core academic technology stack is conventional K-12 SaaS rather than proprietary: Google Workspace for Education, Alma for the Student Information System, Canvas LMS for high school, Google Classroom and SeeSaw for lower grades, Clever for SSO, GoGuardian for content filtering, SchoolAdmin for admissions, and Blackbaud for tuition and financial-aid management. Communication is supported by InformaCast mass-notification, Zoom, Google Duo, and a 3CX phone system; safety and operations include PaperCut print management and Procare for child care.

King's Way makes money primarily through recurring tuition across four academic divisions plus extended-care and summer-camp fees, with non-tuition support from the Knights' Circle major-donor program and a business-sponsor directory that includes Chick-fil-A, Marriott AC, Lifetime Exteriors, Edward Jones, and other regional partners. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families inquire through the SchoolAdmin portal, attend campus tours and admission events, and enroll on a per-student subscription basis across a vertical segment structure spanning early childhood through college prep. The school is fully accredited by Washington's AESD, is a member of NAIS and WIAA, and is licensed by DCYF and WA State Early Achievers for its Learning Center.

Name

King's Way Christian Schools

Legal name

King's Way Christian Schools

Website

https://kwcs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

King's Way Christian Schools is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian school in Vancouver, WA, serving over 1,000 PreK-12 students across a Learning Center, elementary, middle, and high school on a 35-acre campus, with tuition, extended care, summer camps, and an international student program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131)

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 industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• PreK-12 schooling
• Child care services
• College preparatory programs
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Learning Center: Child care and learning center programs for 12 months through PreK
2. Tuition - K-12: Elementary, middle, and high school tuition programs
3. Before and After Care: Extended child care services for K-12 students
4. Summer Camps: Various summer camp programs including sports, robotics, theater, and academic enrichment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

King's Way Christian Schools is a private, nonprofit Christian school offering a Christ-centered PreK-12 educational program on a 35-acre campus in Vancouver, WA. The school delivers academic instruction across four divisions (Learning Center 12 months-PreK, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12) integrated with biblical worldview formation, supplemented by before/after care, summer camps, and an international student program.

Product overview

King's Way Christian Schools is a private Christian school offering a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program across four academic divisions: Learning Center (12 months-PreK), Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). The institution operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture where the core academic programs serve as the foundational platform, supplemented by specialized programs including Summer Camps, an International Student Program, Before and After School Care, and Academic Pathways for college and career preparation. All programs are delivered through a Christ-centered approach that integrates biblical principles throughout the curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learning Center (Child Care & Early Education) Christ-infused, hands-on early childhood program for children 12 months through PreK, providing licensed full-time and part-time child care in a nurturing environment. Recognized as Best Child Care & Early Education in Clark County 2025.
• Elementary School (K-5) Kindergarten through 5th grade program with a curriculum shaped by biblical integration that challenges students to engage their minds and explore their world.
• Middle School (6-8) Sixth through 8th grade program offering a Christ-centered, academically enriching, and character-shaping educational experience focused on skill-building and service-driven community connection.
• High School (9-12) Ninth through 12th grade program providing biblically rooted education that fosters critical thinking, cultivates Christlike character, and prepares students for college, career, trades, military, or ministry. Includes AP courses (2025 AP School Honor Roll Bronze).
• Academic Pathways & College/Career Prep College and career preparation programs including academic pathways, AP courses, and college preparatory resources that equip students for postsecondary success.
• Before and After School Care Extended child care services provided before and after regular school hours for enrolled K-12 students.
• International Student Program Dedicated program for international students seeking Christ-centered education in the United States, with English language support.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs running May 26 through August 13, including sports camps (basketball, soccer, volleyball), academic camps (coding, robotics, escape room challenge), creative arts (musical theater, Make.do cardboard build), and Summer Knights Academy for K-2nd grade.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates attend 118 colleges in 32 states, Canada, Sweden, and United Kingdom

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chick-fil-AcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor business sponsor in Knights' Circle giving $5,000+ annually; visible at King’s Way events and athletics facilities
• Lifetime ExteriorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor providing exterior home services; listed in Knights’ Circle major donors
• Washougal Family DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor providing dental services; Knights’ Circle member
• AC Hotels MarriottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnights’ Circle business sponsor
• AIL PNWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnights’ Circle business sponsor
• Hamm AutoworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto repair business sponsor; Knights’ Circle member and listed in Business Sponsors Directory
• Swan Island Sheet Metal WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing sponsor; Knights’ Circle member and Business Sponsors Directory listing
• PNW Loans - Brian StoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate financing sponsor; Knights’ Circle member
• NW SoftwashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExterior cleaning services sponsor; Knights’ Circle member and Business Sponsors Directory listing
• ManukaGuardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth science company in Business Sponsors Directory; nasal spray products
• The Blom Team WindermereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor in Business Sponsors Directory
• Postal ConnectionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping and mailing services in Business Sponsors Directory
• Old TrapperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-owned smoked products company in Business Sponsors Directory; products available at Target and Walmart
• Comfort DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental health services in Business Sponsors Directory
• CE JohnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate development and management company in Business Sponsors Directory
• The Modern OrthodontistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthodontics services in Business Sponsors Directory
• Newman ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical contractor services in Business Sponsors Directory
• Crusader PaymentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment solutions provider in Business Sponsors Directory
• Washington State Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD)coreOthersAccreditation body; King’s Way is fully accredited by AESD and meets all requirements for Washington State
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreOthersMember organization for independent schools; King’s Way is a member of NAIS
• WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)coreOthersLicensing authority for Learning Center; King’s Way Learning Center is licensed through DCYF
• Washington State Early AchieverscoreOthersEarly childhood education quality rating system; King’s Way Learning Center is accredited by WA State Early Achievers
• WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association)minorOthersState athletic activities association for member schools

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver Christian School: Also a faith-based K-12 private school in Vancouver, WA, offering a comparable Christ-centered curriculum and serving the same Clark County family market as King's Way.
• Horizon Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in the Portland/Vancouver metro area offering a Christ-centered curriculum with academics and athletics, comparable in size and mission to King's Way.
• Calvin Christian School: Christian K-12 school with a faith-integrated curriculum serving families in the Pacific Northwest, overlapping in mission and target market with King's Way.
• Faith Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in Washington state with similar Christ-centered curriculum, athletics, and college-preparation focus, competing for faith-oriented families in the broader PNW market.
• Portland Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in the Portland metro area with a similar Bible-integrated curriculum, athletics, and college-prep focus, directly competing for Pacific Northwest faith-based families.

Broad incumbents

• Annie Wright Schools: Established independent day and boarding school in Tacoma, WA, offering K-12 education with a broader curricular and international student base, comparable as a Pacific Northwest private school competitor.
• Charles Wright Academy: Independent private K-12 school in Tacoma, WA, with a college-prep mission and robust athletics, comparable in serving PNW families seeking alternatives to public schools.
• Forest Ridge School: Independent private school in the greater Seattle area with K-12 programming and a more expansive extracurricular and curriculum footprint, drawing from a similar Pacific Northwest family demographic.

Regional players

• Valley Catholic School: Catholic K-12 school in the Portland metro area offering a faith-based college-prep education, comparable in mission and curricular structure though serving a different regional sub-market.
• Seattle Christian Schools: Independent Christian K-12 school serving the broader Pacific Northwest market with a comparable biblically-integrated curriculum and college-prep mission, operating in a different sub-region than King's Way.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/king-s-way-christian

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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