Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus

What Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus does

Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic independent day school founded in 1931 and located in Pasadena, California. It is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Holy Child Network of Schools (a network of nine schools across the United States) and serves 540 students with a faculty and staff roster of approximately 103. The school sells a tuition-based education product at $33,348 (grades K-4) and $35,305 (grades 5-8), supplemented by need-based financial aid exceeding $1M annually (awarded to 22% of students / 117 recipients). Ancillary revenue streams include summer programs, extended care, and fundraising via the Mayfield Fund ($1,105,500 goal for 2025-2026) and the multi-year "Learning Elevated" capital campaign.

The school's core product is a holistic liberal arts education anchored in the Holy Child tradition, with distinctive programs in Technology and Design (employing Design Thinking methodology, integrated with the science team), 1:1 device programs, and Learning Support services. The curriculum is delivered across a single Pasadena campus that recently completed a $13.5M modernization in October 2024 (Phase 1A of the "Learning Elevated" capital campaign, $22M total budget). Technology infrastructure is treated as a strategic asset, warranting a dedicated Director of Technology and Innovation role. The school's go-to-market is community-based: parent referral, the active PAX parent association, alumni network (3,000+), and the Partnership for Success collaboration with Chandler, Polytechnic, and Westridge schools.

Mayfield's business model is a non-profit tuition-plus-philanthropy structure. Revenue is composed of net tuition (after $1M+ in aid), auxiliary program fees, annual fund contributions, capital campaign gifts, and endowment returns. The school is accredited by WASC, NAIS, CAIS, and WCEA, and nearly 100% of graduates matriculate to their first or second choice high school — a key outcome metric for prospective families. Risk concentration is low due to individual-family enrollment but geographically anchored to the San Gabriel Valley.

Name

Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus

Legal name

Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus

Website

https://mayfieldjs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mayfield Junior School is a K-8 Catholic independent day school in Pasadena, California, founded in 1931 and serving 540 students through a tuition-based, non-profit model with over $1M in annual financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Independent School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Catholic school education
• Independent day school
• Whole child education
• Primary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition-based revenue for K-8 Catholic independent day school education. Grades K-4: $33,348; Grades 5-8: $35,305. Additional fees include a $2,000 new student fee and $125 Parents' Association dues per family. The school commits over $1 million annually in need-based financial aid.
2. Extended Programs and Enrichment: Revenue from extended care (after-school supervision and activities until 6 p.m.) and enrichment classes (fencing, chess, arts, etc. offered in Fall and Spring sessions).
3. Annual Giving (Mayfield Fund): Annual cornerstone fundraising initiative supporting the school's current operating budget. The 2025-2026 Mayfield Fund goal was $1,105,500.
4. Annual Benefit Event: Annual benefit event raising funds for both the Mayfield endowment and a special designated project. Proceeds are invested into the endowment.
5. Capital Campaign (Learning Elevated): Capital campaign raising funds for campus-wide improvements including athletic field, parking complex, Center for Teaching and Learning, Arts and Media Annex, Welcome Center, and building renovations.
6. Endowment Income: The endowment distributes up to 5% of total assets annually to support tuition assistance, faculty salaries, professional development, and programming. Includes named scholarship funds.
7. Summer @ Mayfield Program: Five-week summer program for rising Kindergarten through 5th graders offering enrichment courses, academic improvement, and sports. Course fees are per individual course plus a $70 registration fee and $500 deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mayfield Junior School provides K-8 Catholic independent day school education for approximately 540 students in kindergarten through grade 8 at its Pasadena, California campus. The core academic offering encompasses Humanities/Literacy, Social Studies, Math, Science, Religion, and World Language (Spanish K-8, Latin 7-8), supplemented by enrichment programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Technology and Design, Physical Education, and Athletics. The program is delivered through a Lower School (K-4) and Middle School (5-8) division structure grounded in the Holy Child educational philosophy and the Cornelia Connelly seven Goals framework.

Product overview

Mayfield Junior School offers a unified K-8 educational program structured into Lower School (K-4) and Middle School (5-8) divisions. The core curriculum encompasses traditional academic subjects alongside enrichment programs including Visual and Performing Arts, Technology and Design, Physical Education, Athletics (Mustang Sports), and extended care services. The portfolio includes Extended Programs for after-school care and Summer @ Mayfield for summer enrichment. The Portrait of a Graduate framework guides the entire educational journey, with offerings supplemented by co-curricular activities (Robotics, Speech & Debate, Model UN), student leadership programs (KPals, School Families, Student Council), and service learning opportunities through Reach Out programs. The school operates as part of the Holy Child Network of Schools, implementing the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly focused on whole-child development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Curriculum Comprehensive K-8 educational program for students in kindergarten through grade 8, encompassing Humanities/Literacy, Social Studies, Math, Science, Religion, World Language (Spanish K-8, Latin 7-8), Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Technology and Design, Physical Education, and Athletics. Delivered on-campus at the Pasadena, California campus.
• Lower School (Grades K-4) Lower division program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade featuring three homerooms per grade level, with academic subjects typically taught within the homeroom setting to emphasize relationship building and foundational academic skills.
• Middle School (Grades 5-8) Upper division program for students in grades 5-8 featuring advisory groups, elective courses, co-curricular activities, and participation in competitive athletic sports teams through Mustang Sports.
• Extended Programs After-school care and enrichment program featuring Extended Care (daily supervision from dismissal to 6 p.m. with homework support, snacks, and activities) and Enrichment Classes (Fall and Spring sessions including fencing, chess, and arts). Billing processed through Procare Solutions.
• Summer @ Mayfield Five-week summer program (June 15 - July 17, 2026) for rising Kindergarten through 5th graders offering enrichment courses, math skill development, sports activities, and supervised lunch. Available to both enrolled and external students. Course fees are per individual course plus a $70 registration fee and $500 deposit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to top secondary schools including Harvard-Westlake, Polytechnic, Flintridge Preparatory, Mayfield Senior School, and others
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded and sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Mayfield is part of an international Catholic community spanning four continents within three Provinces (American, European, and African). The SHCJ founded by Venerable Cornelia Connelly provides the educational philosophy and mission framework that distinguishes Mayfield from other independent schools.
• Holy Child Network of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayfield is one of nine Holy Child Schools in the United States sharing educational tradition rooted in Cornelia Connelly's philosophy and a commitment to the seven Goals for the Schools of the Holy Child. The network shares resources, expertise, and holds annual meetings and gatherings for faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and students to learn from one another.
• Chandler School (Partnership for Success)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayfield collaborates with Chandler School as part of the Partnership for Success (PFS) program, a fully funded academic enrichment initiative for underserved PUSD students. Through a nine-summer journey, nominated students participate in engaging courses, mentorship, and skill-building experiences across four Pasadena independent school campuses.
• Polytechnic School (Partnership for Success)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayfield collaborates with Polytechnic School as part of the Partnership for Success (PFS) program. PFS supports 7th and 8th grade PUSD students at Mayfield with coursework designed to prepare them for high school.
• Westridge School (Partnership for Success)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayfield collaborates with Westridge School as part of the Partnership for Success (PFS) program. Together these four Pasadena independent schools and PUSD create an enriching summer experience for underserved students.
• Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayfield partners with Pasadena Unified School District through the Partnership for Success (PFS) program, which empowers underserved PUSD students (80% first-generation, 90% students of color) with academic enrichment, mentorship, and skill-building experiences.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westridge School: Independent girls' school in Pasadena (grades 4-12) competing for similar San Gabriel Valley families. A Partnership for Success collaborator with Mayfield and operates Westridge Catering Service, which serves Mayfield's Summer program.
• Polytechnic School: Independent K-12 day school in Pasadena serving the same San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles families as Mayfield. Both schools compete for the same applicant pool and partner through the Partnership for Success program for underserved PUSD students.
• Flintridge Preparatory School: Independent 7-12 school in La Canada Flintridge and a top feeder destination for Mayfield graduates. While not direct K-8 competition, it competes for the same Pasadena/LA family base at the secondary level.
• Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus: Sister Holy Child high school in Pasadena sharing the same Cornelia Connelly educational philosophy, governance, and donor base. Functions as a primary Mayfield Junior feeder and shares brand and reputation spillover.
• Chandler School: Independent K-8 school in Pasadena directly competing for the same family demographic as Mayfield. Partners with Mayfield, Polytechnic, and Westridge through Partnership for Success, and shares the same feeder school relationships to top Los Angeles secondary schools.

Broad incumbents

• Campbell Hall School: Independent K-12 day school in Studio City serving the same Los Angeles family market as Mayfield. Connected via the Head of School's prior career history and competes for faculty talent and similar applicant pools.
• Providence High School: Catholic independent secondary school in Burbank, California. Connected to Mayfield via the Head of School's prior eight-year tenure and shares the faith-based educational positioning in the same regional market.
• The Buckley School: Independent K-12 day school in Sherman Oaks serving affluent Los Angeles families. Connected to Mayfield via the Head of School's prior role as Upper School Principal and a comparable premium independent school positioning.
• Harvard-Westlake School: Large, prestigious independent K-12 school serving the same affluent Los Angeles families as Mayfield. Functions as a major Mayfield feeder destination while also representing a wider-curriculum, broader-scale incumbent in the same market.

Others

• Holy Child Network of Schools (SHCJ Schools): Network of nine U.S. Holy Child schools sharing the same Cornelia Connelly educational philosophy and Society of the Holy Child Jesus sponsorship. Comparable as institutional peers rather than direct geographic competitors; provides shared resources, faculty development, and brand affinity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mayfieldjrschool

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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