Lutz Preparatory School

What Lutz Preparatory School does

Lutz Preparatory School is a public charter school operating two distinct educational programs from a single campus at 17951 North US Highway 41 in Lutz, Florida. The K-8 program operates as a Hillsborough County Public Charter School of Choice, serving kindergarten through 8th grade students through per-pupil funding from the school district. The Pre-Prep program operates as a private preschool serving children ages 3 (EC3) and 4 (VPK), founded in 2011 by a small group of parents committed to individualized instruction. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by Director of Schools Kim Smallwood, with three assistant principals covering Administration, Curriculum/Instruction, and Student Services. Total faculty and staff exceed 90 across both programs (75+ in K-8 and 18+ in Pre-Prep).

Name

Lutz Preparatory School

Legal name

Lutz Preparatory School, Inc.

Website

https://lutzprep.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lutz Preparatory School is a Florida public charter school operating K-8 (Hillsborough County charter) and Pre-Prep private preschool (ages 3-4). It delivers free public K-8 education with Leader in Me character curriculum, Canvas LMS, athletics, and summer programs to Lutz-area families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• Private preschool
• K-8 education
• Early childhood education
• Primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutz

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charter School Funding: As a public charter school within Hillsborough County Public Schools, Lutz Preparatory K-8 receives per-pupil funding from the district/state. This covers the free public education for K-8 students.
2. Pre-Prep Tuition: Private preschool tuition for EC3 (3-year-olds) with various scheduling options (M-F, M/W/F, T/Th). VPK (4-year-olds) free program through the state.
3. School Supply Kits: Optional school supply kits sold through partnership with 1st Day School Supplies for the 2026-27 school year.
4. Ancillary Fees and Sales: Instructional Materials Fee ($80), Emergency Lunch ($5), Replacement Headset/Planner, PTA Membership, and various other fees.
5. Bolts of Blue Annual Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign with family sponsorships ($50-$2,000), business sponsorships ($300-$5,000), dress-down day passes ($6), and general donations. Supports school programs and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lutz Preparatory School operates a public charter school (K-8) that delivers free public education to elementary and middle school students within Hillsborough County, alongside Lutz Pre-Prep, a private preschool program for children ages 3 (EC3) and 4 (VPK). The school supplements core academics with the Leader in Me character education program, Canvas LMS for academic delivery, athletics, band, clubs, before/after care, and summer programs open to the public. K-8 enrollment is funded via per-pupil charter allocations from Hillsborough County Public Schools, while Pre-Prep operates on private tuition with a state-funded VPK option for 4-year-olds.

Product overview

Lutz Preparatory School operates two distinct educational programs: Lutz Preparatory School K-8 is a public charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade, while Lutz Pre-Prep is a private preschool for children ages 3-4. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of supplementary programs including summer camps, before/after care, athletic programs, band, clubs, and the Leader In Me character education program. Academic technology is supported through Canvas LMS integration with Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lutz Pre-Prep: A private preschool serving children ages 3 (EC3) and 4 (VPK), providing a safe, nurturing environment with individualized learning approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• VPK Provider Excellence Award recognition for 2024-25 school year and summer programs

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red's Team SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Lutz Preparatory School. Students are required to purchase logoed polo shirts from Red's Team Sports. Located at 4542 Eagle Falls Pl., Tampa, FL 33619. Contact: (813) 308-0191. Online store available at rtsuniforms.com.
• 1st Day School SuppliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Lutz Preparatory PTA to offer optional pre-packaged school supply kits for students. Kits delivered directly to classrooms before first day of school. Ordering deadline typically July 1st for following school year.
• SafeVisitor SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides Level 1 Volunteer/Community Partner background check services for school volunteers and chaperones. Fee of $9.99 per academic year (July 1-June 30). All volunteers must complete background check and receive approval before volunteering on campus.
• Hillsborough County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLutz Preparatory is a charter school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Operates under district oversight and receives per-pupil funding. Subject to district policies, statutes, and choice program requirements.
• Tastes of Tampa Bay Catering CompanyminorOthersLunch catering company that provides school lunch options for students. Parents can order lunch through this vendor.
• Bricks 4 KidzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutside vendor that hosts summer camps at Lutz Preparatory campus. Open to public; campers do not need to be Lutz Prep students. Educational STEM-focused building activities for children.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter management organizations in the U.S. with significant Florida presence. Comparable public-charter school model and Florida operational footprint, though materially larger and multi-site.
• Mater Academy: A large Florida-based charter school network serving K-12 with multiple campuses. Comparable charter-funding model and Florida market, though operating at significantly greater scale than Lutz Prep.
• Pinecrest Academy Charter Schools: A multi-site Florida-based charter network offering K-8 public charter education. Comparable charter model and Hillsborough-adjacent Florida market, though larger in scale and operationally broader than Lutz Prep.

Direct peers

• Athenian Academy of Excellence: A small Florida charter school in the Tampa Bay area serving K-8 with a similar structured-enrichment approach. Direct comparable in size, mission, and Hillsborough-adjacent market.
• Classical Preparatory School: A single-site Hillsborough-area public charter school serving K-8 with a similar college-preparatory focus. Comparable student age range, charter model, and Tampa Bay market positioning make it the closest direct peer.
• McKeel Academy of Technology: Florida K-12 public charter school in the Lakeland/Polk area with thematic STEM focus. Similar single-campus charter structure, public funding model, and Hillsborough-adjacent Florida market.
• Dayspring Academy: A public charter school in New Port Richey, FL serving grades K-8 with a similar individualized instruction philosophy. Comparable scale, single-site charter model, and Tampa Bay region proximity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LPBolts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lutz-preparatory-school

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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