LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF THE TRI-CITIES

What LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF THE TRI-CITIES does

Liberty Christian School of the Tri-Cities is an independent, nonprofit, accredited private Christian school founded in 1980 in Richland, Washington. It serves approximately 380-410 students across a continuous K4 through 12th grade program on a single 19-acre campus at 2200 Williams Blvd, with a stated workforce of 21 employees. The school originated from a group of parents led by Pastor Don McMillan of First Baptist Church of Richland and operated for nearly two decades in rented church and school district classrooms before acquiring the current campus in 1997 following the Spaulding school fire. Full K4-12 campus consolidation was completed in 2003.

The school offers a Biblically-integrated curriculum across early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school programs, including college preparatory services, Running Start (dual-enrollment), athletic programs, fine arts, spiritual life and retreats, counseling and college guidance, and a summer extended care program. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and maintains accreditation as a private school. The technology stack is entirely commercial-off-the-shelf: RenWeb for parent portal and school management, Church Center for facilities booking, Auctria for auction events, and Eventbrite for workshop registration; no proprietary technology platforms are described.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription/recurring) for the K4-12 academic program, supplemented by philanthropy and fundraising revenue streams including the Patriot Fund annual campaign, the Annual Patriot Auction (which raised over $105K in 2019), the Annual Patriot Car Show, the Gesa Credit Union co-branded affinity debit card program (launched 2019), a Business Partners sponsorship program, and facilities rental income. Continuous enrollment is offered through an online parent portal, and admissions are driven by direct outreach, the school's website, community events, and a referral network anchored by Tri-Cities area churches. The school has waitlists at all grade levels due to space limitations and is executing a $3.6 million capital campaign to expand elementary capacity, add a Fine Arts Wing, build a new field house, and expand parking.

Name

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF THE TRI-CITIES

Legal name

Liberty Christian School

Website

https://libertychristian.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liberty Christian School of the Tri-Cities is an independent, accredited private Christian school in Richland, Washington, serving approximately 380-410 K4-12 students on a 19-acre campus through a Biblically-integrated academic program supported by tuition, donations, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 academic programs
• Biblically integrated curriculum
• College preparation services
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Richland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for K4 through 12th grade education. The school offers continuous enrollment and publishes tuition and fees information on their admissions page.
2. Patriot Fund Donations: Annual fundraising campaign to bridge tuition income and operating expense gap. The Patriot Fund supports strategic initiatives including faculty compensation, technology upgrades, and campus development.
3. Events and Auctions: Fundraising events including the Annual Patriot Auction and Patriot Car Show. The 2019 auction raised over $105,000. Additional fundraisers include apple sales.
4. Gesa Affinity Card Program: Co-branded debit card partnership with Gesa Credit Union. The school receives donations every time a cardholder uses their Liberty co-branded card at Gesa locations.
5. Facilities Rental: The school rents out facilities including classrooms, multipurpose rooms, playgrounds, gym, and athletic fields to generate additional revenue.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liberty Christian School is an accredited private Christian school providing biblically-integrated K4 through 12th grade education on its 19-acre Richland, Washington campus. The school offers early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school academic programs with college preparation (including Running Start), athletics, spiritual formation retreats, counseling, and summer extended care services to families in the Tri-Cities region.

Product overview

Liberty Christian School is an accredited private Christian school offering comprehensive K4 through 12th grade education across its elementary, middle school, and high school programs. The school provides a Biblically-based education marked by academic excellence in a nurturing atmosphere, preparing students as global ambassadors. Beyond core academics, the portfolio includes athletics, student activities, spiritual life programs, retreats, counseling services, college preparation (including Running Start), summer care programs, and various fundraising events (Patriot Auction, Patriot Car Show). The school operates on a 19-acre campus in Richland, Washington, with facilities including gymnasium, athletic fields, and ongoing campus expansion projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K4 & K5 Early Childhood Program Early childhood education program for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students delivering foundational academic and spiritual development at Liberty Christian School.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-6) Elementary education program providing academic instruction integrated with a Biblical worldview across all core subjects for grades K through 6.
• Middle School Program Middle school education for grades 6-8 preparing students for high school with emphasis on academic excellence and spiritual growth.
• High School Program Comprehensive high school education for grades 9-12 including counseling, graduation requirements, Running Start, and college preparation.
• Running Start Program College credit program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school graduation requirements.
• Summer Extended Care Program Christ-centered summer care program for students entering kindergarten through those who have completed sixth grade, offering activities, learning, and extended care during summer break.
• Patriot Car Show Annual community car show fundraiser held at the school featuring silent auction, raffle, vendors, and entertainment.
• Annual Patriot Auction Annual fundraising auction event supporting the school's Patriot Fund and various campus projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of alumni successfully pursuing higher education or career paths
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gesa Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 August 2019Co-branded debit card partnership where Gesa donates back to Liberty every time cardholders use their Liberty co-branded card. The partnership launched in fall 2019 with a $2,000 award presentation at Gesa's affinity card reception. Cards are available at all 18 Gesa locations and create ongoing visual awareness and fundraising for the school.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Northwest Christian Schools: Faith-based K–12 school system in the Spokane/Colbert, WA area with academic, athletic, and spiritual programming that mirrors Liberty's offering, serving as a comparable regional model.
• Upper Columbia Academy: Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated Christian academy located in Spangle, WA; comparable faith-based secondary education model serving the broader inland-Pacific Northwest market.
• King's Way Christian Schools: Private Christian K–12 school in Vancouver, WA offering faith-integrated education with comparable programming (athletics, fine arts, college prep); same model but geographically distant from Liberty's Tri-Cities catchment.
• Cascade Christian Schools: Multi-campus private Christian school system in Pierce County, WA offering K–12 faith-based education, athletics, and college preparatory tracks comparable in scope to Liberty's program.

Broad incumbents

• Richland School District: The local public school district that serves the same Tri-Cities families and is Liberty's primary free alternative; capacity expansions, program changes, or voucher policy here directly affect Liberty's enrollment funnel.

Others

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Industry association to which Liberty belongs (Day of Prayer and other programs); provides accreditation, curriculum support, and peer benchmarking that materially shape Liberty's operating framework and credibility with prospective families.

Direct peers

• Tri-Cities Prep: Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Richland, WA, directly competing with Liberty for high-school-age faith-oriented families in the Tri-Cities market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liberty-christian-school-of-the-tri-cities

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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