Colegio Marista Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

What Colegio Marista Guaynabo, Puerto Rico does

Colegio Marista Guaynabo is a private Catholic K-12 educational institution in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, operated by the Marist Brothers (Hermanos Maristas) under the Marist Province of Central America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1964 and relocated to its current Alturas de Torrimar campus in 1969-70, the school serves approximately 1,470 students from Pre-Pre-Kinder (age 3) through 10th grade across four academic tiers: Marista Kids preschool, Escuela Elemental (grades 1-4), Escuela Intermedia (grades 5-8), and Escuela Superior (grades 9-12). The institution does not admit students in 11th or 12th grade, and is accredited by the Middle States Association (reaccredited May 2024) and authorized by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement courses. Supporting programs include Forward Learning STEAM labs, the Seahawks athletics department, pastoral formation with multiple youth movements, an alumni association (APREM), and a scholarship fund (Fondo de Becas) supporting 1 in 5 families.

The school's revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition and enrollment fees, supplemented by ancillary streams including an After School Program operated by partner Coach4Kids (launching August 2026), uniform sales through Tienda Marista (online and on-site), cafeteria services via Cofran Food Services with PaySchools payment integration, and fundraising events such as the annual Verbena Familiar Marista. The technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf educational and payment platforms — PowerSchool for grade management, Sky Educ (ClassCore) for tuition processing, PaySchools for cafeteria billing, COBIMET virtual library, and Gamma for the admissions portal — with no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities of note. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the school website, Facebook, email, Google Forms registration, and community-driven admissions events (Casa Abierta open houses, campus tours, admission interviews, and exams); there are no external investors or venture capital participants, consistent with religious-operator governance by the Marist Brothers.

Name

Colegio Marista Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Legal name

Colegio Marista de Guaynabo

Website

https://maristasguaynabo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio Marista Guaynabo is a private Catholic K-12 school in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, operated by the Marist Brothers since 1964. It educates approximately 1,470 students from Pre-Pre-Kinder through 10th grade with MSA accreditation, AP courses, STEAM labs, athletics, and pastoral formation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Private school services
• College preparatory programs
• STEAM laboratory programs
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Guaynabo

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment: Primary revenue from tuition payments for students from Pre-Pre-Kinder through 10th grade. The school charges admission interview fees ($50) and exam fees ($50).
2. After School Program: Extended care and supervised study program operated by Coach4Kids from 2:30pm-5:30pm for Pre-Pre-K through 6th grade.
3. Uniform Sales (Tienda Marista): School uniforms and supplies available through physical store (L-W-V 7:15am-8:45am) and online 24/7 at tiendamarista.com.
4. Cafeteria Services: Food services provided through Cofran Food Services with PaySchools payment integration.
5. Scholarship Fund (Fondo de Becas): Established in 1975, the scholarship fund supports 1 in 5 families facing economic difficulties. Annual Verbena Familiar Marista raises funds for scholarships. Musical events and other fundraisers also support this fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Marista Guaynabo delivers Catholic K-12 education founded on the philosophy of Saint Marcellin Champagnat across four academic levels: Preescolar Marista Kids (ages 3-5), Escuela Elemental (grades 1-4), Escuela Intermedia (grades 5-8), and Escuela Superior (grades 9-12, including AP and university counseling). The school sells tuition-based educational services and supports these with auxiliary paid offerings such as the Tienda Marista uniform store, food services, and the After School Program by Coach4Kids. Family-spirit pedagogy, MSA accreditation, and College Board AP authorization underpin the integrated academic, pastoral, athletic, and 21st-century skills curriculum.

Product overview

Colegio Marista Guaynabo is a Catholic K-12 educational institution offering a comprehensive Marist education across four academic levels: Preescolar Marista Kids (ages 3-5), Escuela Elemental (grades 1-4), Escuela Intermedia (grades 5-8), and Escuela Superior (grades 9-12). The school combines academic excellence with religious formation, 21st-century skills development through Forward Learning labs, athletic programs (Seahawks), fine arts including choir and theater, pastoral formation, and comprehensive counseling services. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with various supporting programs including after-school care, library/media resources, scholarship funding, and alumni services. The school is accredited by MSA and authorized to offer AP courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marista Alumni: Alumni association for former students of Colegio Marista de Guaynabo and Colegio Marista de Manatí
• Forward Learning
• Seahawks
• JUMA
• APREM

Products and services

• Preescolar Marista Kids Early childhood education program for children ages 3-5 (Pre-Pre-Kinder, Pre-Kinder, and Kinder) featuring play-based learning with integrated technology, manipulatives, and family involvement in a balanced daily routine.
• Escuela Elemental Elementary school program covering grades 1-4 with a humanist-constructivist curriculum. Students complete 37 credits across Spanish, Mathematics, English, Science, Religion, and enrichment courses in art, music, theater, dance, and computing across 6 periods of 50 minutes each.
• Escuela Intermedia Middle school program spanning grades 5-8 with 35 required credits and elective offerings in web design, ecology, STEAM maker space, robotics, archaeology, volleyball, game programming, cooking, and entrepreneurship. Features 80-minute class periods in academic core subjects.
• Escuela Superior University-preparatory high school program (grades 9-12) requiring 35.5-36.5 credits for graduation. Offers College Board AP courses, electives in 3D Design, Robotics, Programming, Film, Athletics, and Fine Arts, plus a 15-week community service requirement and university counseling through the Department of Counseling.
• Forward Learning (Centros de Destrezas del Siglo XXI) Three 21st-century skills laboratories (Preschool/Elementary, Middle School, and High School with 3D printers) developing creativity, communication, critical thinking, self-direction, multicultural understanding, technology, and teamwork skills aligned with Partnership for 21st Century Learning standards.
• Maristas' After School Program by Coach for Kids Extended day care and supervised study program for Pre-Pre-K through 6th grade students, offering supervised study, extended care, and recreational sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball) with flexible scheduling from 2:30pm-5:30pm, launching August 2026 in partnership with Coach4Kids.
• Tienda Marista Retail store selling school uniforms and supplies, available at the physical campus store (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:15am-8:45am) and online 24/7 via tiendamarista.com, including a solidarity godparent program supporting education for students at partner school Colegio Marista Condega in Nicaragua.
• Cafeteria Services Food services operated by Cofran Food Services for both Marista Kids (preschool/elementary) and main school students, with PaySchools payment integration for online cafeteria account management.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College Board authorized Advanced Placement courses in the Escuela Superior high school, supporting student outcomes such as AP Scholar and AP Scholar with Honors recognitions.
• Pastoral Marista Program Comprehensive pastoral program including Religion classes, retreats, sacramental preparation (First Communion, Confirmation), Marist youth movements (Maristas en Marcha, Amigos en Marcha, Aventúrate, Remar), solidarity trips to Guatemala, and the FORPA parent formation program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 5 families supported through scholarship fund
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coach4KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026Starting August 2026, Coach4Kids will operate the After School Program (Maristas' After School Program by Coach for Kids) offering supervised study, extended care, and recreational activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and pickleball from 2:30pm-5:30pm for Pre-Pre-K through 6th grade.
• Forward LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationForward Learning provides the 21st Century Skills Development Centers at the school with three laboratories (Preschool/Elementary, Middle School, High School with 3D printers). The program develops creativity, communication, critical thinking, self-direction, multicultural understanding, technology, and teamwork skills designated by Partnership for 21st Century Learning.
• Colegio Marista Condega, NicaraguaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship/adoption program supporting children and youth at the partner school in Condega, Nicaragua. Families at CMG can become sponsors through tiendamarista.com, providing educational opportunities for less privileged students.
• Fundación Arturo SomohanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation that provided the opportunity to host the Broadway-style musical 'ON YOUR FEET!' (Gloria and Emilio Estefan story) at Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce to benefit the CMG Scholarship Fund. Featured Denise Quiñones and Eddie Rodríguez.
• Cofran Food ServicesminorOthersFood service provider operating the school cafeteria with menu services for both Marista Kids (preschool/elementary) and main school. Contact: [email protected]
• Colegio Marista de ManatícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister Marist school in Puerto Rico. Both schools celebrated the 60th anniversary of Marist presence in Puerto Rico together with a commemorative dinner on January 30, 2025.
• Marista AlumnicoreOthersPuerto Rican Association of Marist Alumni (APREM) with website www.maristaalumni.org, active on Facebook (@asociacionpuertorriquenadeexalumnosmaristas) and Instagram (@maristasalumnipr). Led by President Anibal Di Cristina '94.
• Superintendencia de Escuelas CatólicasminorOthersOfficial Catholic schools oversight body in Puerto Rico. Representatives attend school events and ceremonies.
• Universidad Interamericana de BayamónminorOthersBayamón campus provided theater venue for the Spring Concert (Broadway and Movies) on May 2, 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American School of Bayamón: Private K-12 school in Bayamón, Puerto Rico - the adjacent municipality to Guaynabo - offering bilingual/college-preparatory education. Comparable in scale, geography, and family demographic, directly competing for adjacent catchment area families.
• Wesleyan Academy: Private Christian K-12 school located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - same municipality as Colegio Marista Guaynabo - directly competing for the same upper-middle-class Catholic/Christian families with a college-preparatory, faith-based offering at similar tuition tier.
• Baldwin School of Puerto Rico: Independent private K-12 school in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico offering college-preparatory curriculum including AP courses. Closest geographic competitor with overlapping parent demographics, comparable tuition pricing, and similar 21st-century facilities orientation.
• Colegio San José: Jesuit Catholic K-12 school in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico with a century-plus heritage and strong college-preparatory reputation. Directly comparable as a faith-based, university-prep school competing for the same island-wide pool of Catholic, college-aspirational families.
• Academia María Reina: Catholic K-12 girls' school in San Juan, Puerto Rico operated by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Comparable as a faith-based, AP-offering, university-preparatory institution targeting similar Puerto Rican Catholic families willing to invest in private education.
• Colegio Marista de Manatí: Sister Marist Brothers school in Puerto Rico, jointly celebrating the 60th anniversary of Marist presence in PR. Operates the same Marist pedagogy, Catholic K-12 model, and shares governance under the Province of Central America and Caribbean - directly comparable in mission, curriculum framework, and parent demographic.
• Caribbean Preparatory School: Private K-12 college-preparatory school in Puerto Rico with AP offerings and English-language instruction. Comparable as a private, university-prep institution targeting families seeking rigorous academics outside the public system.
• Academia del Perpetuo Socorro: Catholic K-12 school in Miramar, San Juan, Puerto Rico with comparable college-preparatory mission, faith-based formation, and AP course offerings. Competes directly for Puerto Rican Catholic families seeking private university-prep education.
• Colegio San Agustín: Catholic K-12 school in Puerto Rico operated by the Augustinian order, offering college-preparatory curriculum with religious formation. Comparable faith-based model targeting similar Catholic families seeking private university-prep education.
• St. John's School: Independent private K-12 college-preparatory school in San Juan, Puerto Rico with AP courses and similar academic rigor profile. Competes for the same pool of Puerto Rican families prioritizing university placement outcomes over public or lower-cost alternatives.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maristasguaynabo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-maristas-guaynabo

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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