LIVE OAK CLASSICAL SCHOOL INC

What LIVE OAK CLASSICAL SCHOOL INC does

Live Oak Classical School Inc is a private, nonprofit Christian classical school operating across two campuses in Waco, Texas (400 S. 4th Street; 420 S. 5th Street). It serves nearly 500 students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th Grade, organized into three sequential divisions: Grammar School (JK-6), Logic School (7-9), and Rhetoric School (10-12). The instructional framework follows the classical Trivium, integrated with a Christian worldview, and culminates in a Senior Thesis requirement and AP coursework at the Rhetoric level. The school's 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll Platinum designation (98% of Class of 2025 taking at least one AP Exam) and multiple TAPPS 3A Division state championships in fine arts and academics reflect its academic positioning.

The school operates on a tuition-based revenue model (approximately 25% of families rely on tuition assistance) supplemented by recurring and capital fundraising through the Annual Fund, the Acorn Society tiered membership program ($100-$5,000), the Flourish Campus Plan capital campaign, and the GRACE Fund. The underlying technology stack is a standard educational SaaS environment: FACTS Family Portal (RenWeb) for admissions and family management, Google Drive for document sharing, SignUpGenius for volunteer coordination, HomeTown Ticketing for athletic events, Shopify for the Spirit Shop, and Bloom (Kindful) for online giving. The school also operates a mobile app (via aware3) and a WordPress-based marketing site.

Live Oak Classical School serves a single customer segment — families in the Waco metropolitan area seeking Christ-centered, classically rigorous education — via direct on-campus enrollment through the RenWeb admissions portal and open houses at each school level. Co-curricular programs (competitive athletics in TAPPS 3A Division, Fine Arts including choir, theater, and studio art, and a House system) supplement the academic core. A separate Live Oak Classical Foundation (Tax-ID 83-2220421) supports long-term capital and endowment activity. The institution is independently governed by a Board of Trustees and has no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership.

Name

LIVE OAK CLASSICAL SCHOOL INC

Legal name

Live Oak Classical School

Website

https://liveoakclassical.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Live Oak Classical School Inc is a private, nonprofit Christian classical school in Waco, Texas serving nearly 500 students JK-12 across Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric divisions. It operates on tuition plus fundraising, competes in TAPPS 3A Division, and holds AP Honor Roll Platinum status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Classical Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Classical Christian education
• Private K-12 education
• Classical liberal arts
• College preparatory school
• Trivium-based curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As an independent private school, Live Oak Classical School relies primarily on tuition fees paid by families to fund school operations.
2. Fundraising Events and Initiatives: The school raises funds through various fundraising events and campaigns including the Flourish Campus Campaign for capital projects and the Annual Fund.
3. Charitable Donations: The school accepts charitable donations from families and the broader community to support programs, campus security, tuition assistance, faculty appreciation (GRACE Fund), and facility improvements.
4. Acorn Society Memberships: The Acorn Society offers tiered membership levels ($100-$5,000) that provide benefits including sports passes, theater tickets, and community event access while supporting fine arts and athletics programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Live Oak Classical School is a private Christian classical school that delivers Junior Kindergarten through 12th Grade education organized around the classical Trivium (Grammar School for JK-6th grade, Logic School for 7th-9th grade, and Rhetoric School for 10th-12th grade). It supplements core academics with Fine Arts (choir, visual arts, theater), Athletics (TAPPS 3A competition), and College Advising services, operating on a tuition-based model from its Waco, Texas campus.

Product overview

Live Oak Classical School operates as a unified educational institution with three distinct school divisions - Grammar School (JK-6th Grade), Logic School (7th-9th Grade), and Rhetoric School (10th-12th Grade) - forming a classical Christian educational continuum. The school supplements its academic programs with Fine Arts and Athletics as co-curricular offerings, and provides College Advising services for upper-division students. A mobile app enables family access to school resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Flourish Campus Plan: Capital campaign for campus expansion and facility development
• Acorn Society
• The GRACE Fund
• Grammar School
• Logic School
• Rhetoric School

Products and services

• Grammar School Program Junior Kindergarten through 6th Grade classical Christian education program emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and virtue education through the Trivium method. Offered to families enrolled at Live Oak Classical School.
• Logic School Program 7th through 9th Grade classical Christian education program developing critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and debate skills within a Christ-honoring framework. Offered to families enrolled at Live Oak Classical School.
• Rhetoric School Program 10th through 12th Grade classical Christian education preparing students for college through advanced rhetoric, Senior Thesis requirement, and AP coursework. Offered to families enrolled at Live Oak Classical School.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive music, visual arts, and theater program including choir, studio art, and performing arts with TAPPS 3A competitive achievements. Offered to enrolled students and available to the broader community through performances.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, tennis, and golf for junior high and high school students in TAPPS 3A Division.
• College Advising Personalized college and career guidance including application support, college visits, PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, and scholarship assistance for Rhetoric School students and families.
• Acorn Society Membership Program Tiered annual membership program supporting fine arts and athletics programs, with five levels ($100-$5,000) offering benefits such as sports passes, theater tickets, event access, marketing recognition, and Falcon fan merchandise.
• Live Oak Mobile App Mobile application providing enrolled families with access to school information, calendars, and the uniform guide via the aware3 platform.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with College Board for AP (Advanced Placement) courses, enabling students to pursue college-level studies with opportunity for college credit. The school has achieved Platinum status on the AP School Honor Roll, demonstrating strong integration of AP curriculum and testing.
• TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school competes in TAPPS athletic and fine arts competitions, participating in 3A Division. Students engage in state-level competitions in vocal music, academics, theater, and various sports under the TAPPS athletic conference.
• FACTS Management (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses FACTS (formerly RenWeb) for family portal services, including student information management, grade reporting, and tuition payment processing. Families access the FACTS Family Portal for school resources and payments.
• Baylor UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in alumni spotlight as a graduate school destination for Live Oak alumni, demonstrating successful college preparation. Alumni have completed advanced degrees at Baylor University including Master of Accountancy and Master of Speech Language Pathology programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillsdale Charter Schools: A network of classical liberal arts charter schools affiliated with Hillsdale College, operating across multiple states with a 1776 Curriculum rooted in Western tradition. Broad incumbent in the classical K-12 space with greater geographic reach.

Direct peers

• The Geneva School: A classical Christian K-12 school in Orlando, Florida that emphasizes the Trivium, virtue formation, and college preparation. Comparable mission and educational philosophy with a similar student-to-faculty ratio and classical liberal arts approach.
• Great Hearts Academies: A large classical education network operating multiple K-12 campuses primarily in Arizona and Texas, with a Trivium-based curriculum and strong AP outcomes. Highly comparable to Live Oak's classical methodology and Texas footprint, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• The Covenant School: A classical Christian K-12 school in Charlottesville, Virginia offering a Trivium-based liberal arts education with Christ-centered formation. Highly comparable in mission, curriculum structure, and college-preparatory outcomes.
• Veritas Academy: A classical Christian K-12 school in Austin, Texas that uses the Trivium approach with a Christian worldview, closely mirroring Live Oak's curriculum, mission, and Texas regional market. Direct competitor for classical Christian families in Central Texas.
• Trinity Academy: A classical Christian school serving multiple grade levels with a Trivium-based curriculum and similar emphasis on virtue education, college preparation, and community formation. Operates as a comparable classical Christian K-12 institution.
• Providence Academy: A classical Christian K-12 school operating across multiple U.S. locations with a Trivium-based liberal arts curriculum and college-prep focus. Closely aligned educational model and similar target demographic of Christian families seeking classical education.
• The Cambridge School: A classical Christian K-8 (and expanding) school in multiple California locations emphasizing the Trivium and virtue education. Comparable methodology, although Cambridge focuses on lower grades while Live Oak spans JK-12.

Emerging players

• The Stony Brook School: A Long Island-based Christian K-12 school with a classical liberal arts approach and college-preparatory outcomes. Shares the Christ-centered, college-prep mission of Live Oak, although located in a different region and with a somewhat broader academic framework.

Regional players

• The Atonement Academy: A classical Christian K-12 school in San Antonio, Texas with a Trivium-based curriculum and similar TAPPS participation. Operates in the same state and competes for the same Texas classical-Christian family demographic as Live Oak.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/liveoakclassical
• Instagraminstagram.com/locswaco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/live-oak-classical-school-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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