Macon East Montgomery Academy

What Macon East Montgomery Academy does

Macon East Academy is an independent, nonprofit, K3-12 college-preparatory private school located at 15396 Vaughn Road in Cecil, Alabama — a rural community in east Montgomery County serving families in the Montgomery/Pike Road/River Region. Founded in 1995 after relocating from Tuskegee, the school currently enrolls approximately 285 students across Lower School (K3-6th grade) and Upper School (grades 7-12), supported by a faculty and staff of approximately 33. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates without parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing. Its core curriculum includes core academics (English, math, science, social studies) with enrichment in art, music, Spanish, and physical education in Lower School, plus honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses in Upper School through partnerships with Wallace Community College Selma and Auburn University's Auburn First program.

The school's product surface includes core academic programming, athletics (baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, volleyball — with 32 state championships), clubs and student government, a Mother's Day Out half-day preschool, After School child care, summer camps, and an annual Deer Hunt fundraiser. Technology stack is limited to industry-standard school administration software: RenWeb for online applications and the FACTS Family Portal for financial aid and tuition management; no proprietary technology or AI capability is in evidence. Customer outcomes reported include a 100% college acceptance rate, $1 million in scholarships for the Class of 2026, and $29 million in cumulative merit-based and athletic scholarships over seven years, with 18 students actively participating in collegiate sports.

The revenue model is subscription/recurring tuition-driven, tiered by family size ($6,975/year for Kindergarten; $10,595 for one K-12 child; $19,085 for two; $27,620 for three; $34,860 for four), with supplementary fees (registration $100, building $200, annual fundraiser $500), Mother's Day Out preschool ($165-$200/month), summer camp revenue, and Deer Hunt fundraising packages ($1,200-$1,450). The school accepts CHOOSE Act ESA funds up to $7,000 per student and offers need-based financial aid up to 50% tuition abatement, plus a capped Leadership Scholarship program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through campus tours, online applications, family referrals, alumni channels via the Knight Nation Alumni Association, and multi-channel marketing (website, Facebook, X, Instagram, Blogger, email newsletters).

Name

Macon East Montgomery Academy

Legal name

Macon East Academy

Website

https://maconeast.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Macon East Academy is a nonprofit, K3-12 college-preparatory private school in Cecil, Alabama, serving approximately 285 students with 33 faculty across Lower and Upper School divisions. It delivers tuition-based academics, dual enrollment, and championship athletics to families in the Montgomery/River Region area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Private K-12 school
• Christian school education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Preschool childcare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cecil

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from families for K3-12 education. Tuition is tiered by number of children enrolled (family discount structure). One child: $10,595/year, Two children: $19,085/year, Three children: $27,620/year, Four children: $34,860/year, Kindergarten: $6,975/year.
2. Fees: Registration fees ($100 new family), Annual Fundraiser Fee ($500 per family), Building Fee ($200 per family for grades 1-12 for 6 years).
3. Mother's Day Out Program: Half-day program for 3 and 4-year-olds. $165/month for 3-day/week option, $200/month for 4-day/week option, plus $75 registration fee and $100 supply fee.
4. Summer Camps: Revenue from various summer camp programs including Softball Camp, Baseball Camp, Volleyball Camp, Basketball Camp, and June Jammin Summer Camp.
5. Deer Hunt Event: Annual deer hunt fundraiser. Single Hunter Package: $1,200, Parent/Child or Hunter/Spouse Package: $1,450. Includes 4 guided hunts, meals, and lodging coordination.
6. Financial Aid Discounts: School offers tuition discounts up to 50% for families demonstrating financial need, distributed on as-available basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Macon East Academy is an independent nonprofit K3-12 college-preparatory school that delivers classroom-based academic instruction, faith-based character formation, and athletic/extra-curricular programming to approximately 285 students on its Cecil, Alabama campus. Its core sellable offerings are tuition-based enrollment in Lower School (K3-6th grade) and Upper School (grades 7-12), supplemented by Mother's Day Out preschool, After School care, Dual Enrollment college-credit courses, summer camps, and a College and Career Counseling service.

Product overview

Macon East Academy is a K3-12 college-preparatory private school offering a unified educational program structured around Lower School (K3-6th Grade) and Upper School (Grades 7-12) divisions. The school provides supplementary programs including Mother's Day Out (preschool childcare), After School Program, Dual Enrollment partnerships with Wallace Community College Selma and Auburn University, and CHOOSE Act ESA financial support. The institution also offers athletics (baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, volleyball) and various student clubs and organizations as part of its extracurricular offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (K3-6th Grade) College-preparatory educational program for students from preschool age (K3/K4) through 6th grade, covering English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Spelling, with enrichment in computer, art, library, music, Spanish, and physical education. Class sizes capped at 16 for K3/K4 and 20 for K-6.
• Upper School (Grades 7-12) College-preparatory program for grades 7-12 offering 7 courses per student including core and elective classes, with honors, advanced placement, and college prep courses available beginning freshman year. Class sizes capped at 25 students.
• Mother's Day Out Program Half-day program for 3- and 4-year-olds running August through May, available as a 3-day (Tuesday-Thursday) or 4-day (Monday-Thursday) option from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, designed to provide guided play and school readiness skills.
• After School Program After school child care program providing activity time, play time, snack time, and homework time for enrolled students.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing qualified students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits through partnerships with Wallace Community College Selma and Auburn University's Auburn First program.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program featuring baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball, with a track record of 32 state championships and 21 runner-up titles across these sports.
• Clubs and Organizations Student clubs and organizations including Drama Club & Thespian Society, Fellowship of Christian Students, Mu Alpha Theta Club, National Honor & Jr. Honor Society, and Student Government Association.
• CHOOSE Act Program Participation Participation in the Alabama Education Savings Account (ESA) program allowing eligible families to apply $7,000 per student toward private school tuition and fees at Macon East Academy.
• Summer Camps Seasonal summer camp programs including Softball Camp, Baseball Camp, Volleyball Camp, Basketball Camp, and June Jammin Summer Camp.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Academy: Independent college-preparatory K-12 school in Dothan, AL with similar size, AISA athletic prominence, and college-prep curriculum — strong comparable for measuring independent school operating economics in Alabama.
• Fort Dale Academy: Independent, faith-informed K-12 school in Greenville, AL — comparable size, college-prep mission, AISA athletic participation, and tuition profile for benchmarking Alabama private independent schools.
• Lee-Scott Academy: Independent, faith-informed K-12 college-preparatory school in Auburn, AL — comparable size, college-prep mission, AISA athletic participation, and tuition profile; serves as a regional benchmark for Alabama independent schools.
• Montgomery Academy: Private, independent K3-12 college-preparatory school located in Montgomery, AL — the most directly comparable private school in the same River Region market, serving families with similar tuition and college-prep profiles.
• Glenwood School: Independent college-preparatory K-12 school in Alabama — comparable size, AISA athletic participation, and private independent school operating model across the state.
• Cornerstone Schools of Alabama: Faith-based K-12 school network in Alabama — comparable Christian values emphasis, college-prep curriculum, and tuition model, with broader geographic reach serving similar demographic segments.
• St. James Episcopal School: Faith-based private K-12 school in Montgomery, AL (Episcopal tradition) — comparable tuition tier, college-prep mission, and small-class-size model targeting the same River Region family demographic.
• Trinity Presbyterian School: Faith-based private K-12 school in Montgomery, AL operating under Presbyterian Christian values — comparable size, college-prep curriculum, and AISA-affiliated athletic programs competing in the same Montgomery-area market.
• Prattville Christian Academy: Christian K-12 college-preparatory school in Prattville, AL (adjacent River Region market) — comparable faith-based mission, AISA athletics, and tuition tiering; competes for similar Christian-values-oriented families.
• Alabama Christian Academy: Faith-based private K-12 college-preparatory school in Montgomery, AL with similar Christian values emphasis, athletics programs, and AISA membership — directly competes for the same faith-oriented families in the River Region.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MEAKnights
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaconEastAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/maconeastacademyal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/macon-east-montgomery-academy

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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