Liberty Christian Academy

What Liberty Christian Academy does

Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) is an independent private Christian school founded in 2005 and based at a single campus at 402 North Service Road in Wright City, Missouri. It serves families seeking a Christ-centered education for children from four-year-old preschool through 12th grade, operating a full-day or half-day preschool, a full-day kindergarten, an elementary program (K-6) with daily Bible instruction and weekly chapel services, and a college-preparatory secondary program (7-12) requiring 26 credits to graduate, four years of Bible, and offering dual credit opportunities. The curriculum stack is built on established Christian publishers (A Beka, Bob Jones), supplemented by offerings in art, music, drama, foreign languages, physical education, journalism, and chapel band.

The school's revenue model is a multi-stream recurring tuition base augmented by donations, fundraising events, ancillary services, and merchandise. Primary revenue is tuition (pricing varies by full/half-day and full/partial-week for preschool); secondary revenue includes online and mailed donations, an annual dinner auction (individual tickets $75, couples $150, tables of 8 $600) and a 50/50 raffle, an annual golf tournament, an Eagle Wings corporate sponsorship program with four tiers from $1,000 (Bronze) to $3,500 (Platinum), spirit wear merchandise sales, a $55 yearbook billed through FACTS, a $50 summer athletic training session, and before-school (7:30am) and after-school (2:55-5pm) extended care for preschool through 6th grade. The go-to-market motion is community-led: enrollment is driven by church partnerships, word-of-mouth within the Christian community, school events (Christmas Program, Bible Fair, Christmas Store), an email newsletter (Friday Facts), a PTO Facebook group, and the school's website.

LCA is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Administrator Doug Smith (since the 2024-2025 school year), with secondary administrative support from figures such as Dr. Raines (7-12 math and administration). The school fields athletic teams in the MCSAA and Metro Athletic Conference across basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, and cheerleading — its Varsity Boys Basketball team won the MCSAA State Championship in the 2025-2026 season. Approximately 26 staff are listed across administration, teaching, and support functions, and the school celebrated its 20th Anniversary on June 7, 2025.

Name

Liberty Christian Academy

Legal name

Liberty Christian Academy

Website

https://libertychristianwrightcity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liberty Christian Academy is an independent private Christian K-12 school in Wright City, Missouri, serving preschool through 12th grade families with A Beka and Bob Jones curricula, funded primarily through tuition, donations, and annual 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 schooling
• Preschool programs
• Before and after care
• Christian curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Wright City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition-based private education serving preschool through 12th grade students. Tuition costs vary based upon full or partial day, and full or partial weekly enrollments for preschool.
2. Donations and Giving: Online and mail-based donation options for community members to support the school's mission of providing Christian education.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including dinner auctions and golf tournaments that fund scholarships and facility improvements.
4. Spirit Wear Sales: Merchandise sales through online spirit wear store offering branded apparel.
5. Before/After School Care: Extended care services for preschool through 6th grade students before school (7:30am) and after school (2:55-5pm).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liberty Christian Academy is a private Christian school located in Wright City, Missouri that provides preschool through 12th grade education using A Beka and Bob Jones Christian curricula. The school additionally offers before and after school care, school-branded spirit wear, and conducts fundraising events as ancillary offerings for enrolled families.

Product overview

Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) is a Christian school offering comprehensive educational services from preschool through 12th grade. The core educational offerings include a Preschool Program for four-year-olds (available full or half-day), a full-day Kindergarten Program, Elementary Education (K-6) emphasizing foundational academic skills with daily Bible instruction and chapel services, and Secondary Education (7th-12th grade) requiring 26 credits to graduate using A Beka and Bob Jones Christian curriculum with dual credit opportunities. Support services include before/after school care and extended care programs. The school operates various fundraising programs including an Annual Golf Tournament and Annual Dinner Auction with sponsorship tiers (Platinum through Bronze), and maintains a Spirit Wear Store for branded merchandise. Athletics include basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, and cheerleading. The institution also publishes an annual yearbook (The Talon) and offers various student clubs and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-12 Christian Education Continuous preschool through 12th grade Christian education using A Beka and Bob Jones Christian curricula, offered to enrolled students and their families in Wright City, MO.
• Before and After School Care Childcare service offered to enrolled students before and after the standard school day, providing supervision and structured activities for working families.
• School Spirit Wear School-branded apparel and merchandise sold to students, families, and supporters as part of the school's community engagement and fundraising activities.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, silver, bronze, core and minor.

• Bluegrass LawnplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Wing Partner at $3,500 level. By partnering at Platinum level, businesses receive Golf Tournament Eagles Sponsorship (4 golfers), Dinner Auction Table Sponsorship with 8 tickets, Full Page Auction Catalog Ad, 10 50/50 Raffle Tickets, Athletic Family Pass for all Home Games, 4 LCA Logo Collared Polo Shirts, and Full Page Ad in the Yearbook.
• Grace HaulingplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Wing Partner at $3,500 level. Residential, commercial, and construction trash and recycling services.
• INC Environmental RecyclingplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Wing Partner at $3,500 level. Recycling services for the community.
• On The Go HaulingplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Wing Partner at $3,500 level. Construction trash and roll off needs.
• Faith Christian Family ChurchgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Wing Partner at $2,500 level. Benefits include Golf Tournament Birdie Sponsorship (2 golfers), Dinner Auction Table Sponsorship with 6 tickets, 1/2 Page Auction Catalog Ad, and 3 LCA Logo Collared Polo Shirts.
• Fred's Muffler and TiregoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Wing Partner at $2,500 level. Auto care services.
• FireHouse SubssilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Wing Partner at $1,500 level. Benefits include Golf Tournament Par Sponsorship (1 golfer), Dinner Auction Table Sponsorship with 2 tickets, 1/4 Page Catalog Ad, and 2 LCA Logo Collared Polo Shirts.
• STL Windows and DoorsbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Wing Partner at $1,000 level. Benefits include Golf Tournament Par Sponsorship, Dinner Auction Table Sponsorship with 1/4 Page Catalog Ad, and 1 LCA Logo Collared Polo Shirt.
• St. Charles Community College - Regional Workforce Innovation Center (RWIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing information about SCC's RWIC program to help LCA high school students with academic and career goals. Representative from SCC attends parent meetings to explain program details and expectations.
• Neighborhood Reads LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal book store in Washington, MO that provides the annual Book Fair for students.
• The MunyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. Louis theater that provides community access tickets to LCA students, teachers, and families for live performances through their Community Access Program. Provided 104 tickets for 2026 season shows.
• Donaldson FitnessminorOthersFitness training provider offering summer athletic training sessions for LCA student-athletes in the LCA fitness room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westminster Christian Academy: Private Christian K–12 school serving families in the greater St. Louis / eastern Missouri region. Directly comparable to LCA as a faith-based, tuition-driven, college-prep school targeting similar families with athletics, chapel, and Bible-integrated curriculum.
• Lutheran High School South: Faith-based private secondary school in the St. Louis metro with athletic programs (MCSAA-equivalent conferences), tuition-based revenue, and similar family demographics to LCA. Comparable on faith-based K–12 model and regional competitive athletics.
• Christian Brothers College High School: Private, faith-affiliated college-preparatory high school in St. Louis with comparable tuition, athletics (competing in similar conference structures), and a four-year Christian formation program. Mirrors LCA's secondary offering in a Catholic tradition.
• Faith Christian Academy (Fayetteville, AR): Niche private Christian PreK–12 school with similar scale, athletics-focused identity, and faith-based curriculum. Comparable to LCA as a small, athletics-driven, faith-based academy using A Beka/Bob Jones curricula.

Regional players

• Wright City School District: The local public school district where LCA's new Administrator Doug Smith previously served as Assistant Superintendent. Represents the primary alternative to LCA for Christian families in Wright City, MO and is the most direct competition for enrollment.
• St. Clair High School: Public school serving a similar rural Missouri community within commuting distance of Wright City. Competes with LCA for the same family pool that chooses between public and private Christian education in the region.

Others

• FACTS (Renweb): K–12 SIS, tuition billing, and flexible-tuition management platform used by LCA (yearbooks are billed via FACTS). Functions as an ecosystem technology provider rather than a competitor.
• St. Charles Community College - Regional Workforce Innovation Center (RWIC): Established partner institution for LCA's dual-credit and workforce pathways. Listed as a peer because it functions as an ecosystem enabler for LCA's secondary students rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Homeschool Co-ops in Eastern Missouri (general category): Growing network of homeschool cooperatives and online Christian curricula serve as a low-cost alternative for families LCA targets. Not a single company, but a structural alternative that competes for the same faith-based education segment.
• Timothy Christian Academy: Small faith-based K–12 school that shares LCA's model of Christian worldview education with chapel services, athletics, and personalized education plans. Comparable in size and target market of faith-oriented families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/262785551184671
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liberty-christian-academy-19

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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