What Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School does

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a non-profit, K3-12 Catholic college preparatory school operating four campuses across the Montgomery, Alabama metro area under the authority of the Archdiocese of Mobile. Founded in 1873 by the Sisters of Loretto as St. Mary of Loretto — making it the longest continuously running non-public K-12 school in Alabama — the school combines faith formation with a college preparatory curriculum across two elementary campuses (St. Bede in Midtown and Holy Spirit in East Montgomery, both K3-6), a middle school campus (grades 7-8), and a high school campus (grades 9-12). The school serves families of all faiths through an inclusive admission policy and reports a high concentration of military families, supported by a dedicated St. Michael Scholarship for Military Families. The 12:1 teacher/student ratio in middle school and ~30 endowed scholarships totaling over $100,000 annually are central to its value proposition.

The school operates on a tuition-based revenue model with variable rates by grade level, registered parishioner status (across nine River Region Catholic parishes), and family size, plus multi-child discounts and a $750/family capital assessment. Financial aid is delivered through Variable Tuition, Alabama's CHOOSE Act ESAs ($7,000/student), three Scholarship Granting Organizations, and endowed scholarships. Ancillary revenue streams include broadcast sponsorships for WSFA Channel 12 varsity football games ($100-$2,500 per season), Spirit Store merchandise, athletic passes (Knight Pass), Monte Carlo Night fundraising events, and the P.I.C.E. annual golf tournament (which has contributed over $1 million cumulatively since 1995). The 2016 "Building on Faith, Family and Tradition" capital campaign raised over $3.6 million in 11 months, funding a 33,000 sq. ft. athletic complex (2019) and a performing arts building (2020).

The school's technology stack is entirely composed of third-party platforms: PowerSchool for student information, Finalsite for enrollment/contracts/billing, Blackbaud for donor and financial aid management, DragonFly Max for athletic forms, We Lunch It for catered lunch ordering, and Planbook for lesson planning. Marketing is executed through a combination of the school's website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WSFA broadcast partnerships, email newsletters, and personalized campus tours. The school operates as a private non-profit with no disclosed external funding, no venture capital involvement, and governance via an advisory council of parish representatives under the Archdiocese of Mobile.

Name

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

Legal name

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

Website

https://montgomerycatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a non-profit K3-12 Catholic college preparatory school operating four campuses across Montgomery, Alabama. Founded in 1873, it serves families of all faiths with inclusive admission and is the longest continuously running non-public K-12 school in Alabama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Private preparatory school
• Religious education
• Elementary secondary school
• Tuition-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a private Catholic K-12 institution (K3 through grade 12) operating four campuses in Montgomery, Alabama, under the Archdiocese of Mobile. The school delivers faith-based college preparatory academics, athletic programs through AHSAA, and offers a Variable Tuition program that adjusts tuition based on family income.

Product overview

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a K3-12 college preparatory institution with four campuses (St. Bede Elementary, Holy Spirit Elementary, Middle School, and High School). The school offers educational programs including a college preparatory curriculum with Catholic faith formation, full athletic programs for grades 7-12, elementary athletic programs, summer camps like Jr. Engineers, an online Spirit Store for merchandise, and a school lunch program through We Lunch It. The institution does not offer software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K3-12 Catholic Education Program Full-day, faith-based college preparatory academic program for students from kindergarten through grade 12, taught across four campuses in Montgomery, Alabama, under the Archdiocese of Mobile.
• Variable Tuition Program Income-based, sliding-scale tuition offering that adjusts annual tuition charges according to a family's financial circumstances, making Catholic education accessible to a broader range of households.
• AHSAA Athletic Program Competitive interscholastic athletic teams and physical education offerings for students, governed by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
• CEF and AAA Scholarship Programs Tuition assistance offerings delivered in partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) and the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA), enabling scholarships for eligible enrolled families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12:1 teacher/student ratio in middle school
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• We Lunch ItcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline catered lunch program partnering with Montgomery Catholic since 1998. Provides nutritious lunch from local restaurants with convenient online ordering. Orders deadline is 12:00 noon one business day before delivery. Manages multiple lunch accounts per family.
• WSFA (WSFA Channel 12)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelevision and digital broadcast partner for varsity football games. Game 2 vs Montgomery Academy aired live on WSFA Channel 12. Additional games stream on wsfa.com. Partnership enables school to reach River Region audience and generate broadcast sponsorship revenue.
• Meals to Missions FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundraising partner for meal-packing events. In 2024, partnered with Heart of Alabama Food Bank and YMCA Brown Bag Bus program. Students pack 30,000 meals; Foundation handles distribution to local families and global recipients (Ghana, Africa).
• Partners In Catholic Education (P.I.C.E.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent and business community group supporting Montgomery Catholic since 1995. Has contributed over $1 million to the school. Primary fundraiser is annual golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Capitol Hill Course).
• Southern School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated uniform vendor for Montgomery Catholic. Located at 1717 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36117. Contact: (334) 215-0000.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDonor management and financial aid management platform. Used for the Variable Tuition application process via Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, and donor gift processing.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment, contract management, and billing platform. Handles online tuition contracts, payment scheduling, automated reminders, and scholarship applications.
• DragonFly MaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPaperless athletics paperwork management system. Parents upload required physical forms, marching band forms, and additional required documents via mobile app or website.
• Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund (AOSF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship Granting Organization providing scholarships to lower-income K5-12 students. Note: AOSF not offering new scholarships for 2026/27 due to funding levels - only renewals for current recipients.
• Scholarship for KidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship Granting Organization. For every 3 new applicants coming from public school to MCPS, 1 internal (returning) applicant can be added.
• Renaissance ScholarshipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship Granting Organization. Students meeting qualifications are recommended by the school for this scholarship.
• Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Capitol Hill Course)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course venue for P.I.C.E. annual golf tournament, hosting sponsors and players at annual fundraiser.
• Bradley Plumbing & Heating Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPre-Game Show sponsor for football broadcasts
• Avis Car RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKeys to the Game sponsor for football broadcasts
• Institute for Total Eye Care (ITEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHalf-Time Show sponsor; Royal Flush sponsor at Monte Carlo Night
• Little Donkey Mexican RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKickoff Sponsor for football broadcasts; Full House sponsor at Monte Carlo Night
• CB&S BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic Knights Time Out Sponsor for football broadcasts
• Morgan StanleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFourth Quarter Sponsor for football broadcasts; Royal Flush sponsor at Monte Carlo Night
• 3 Squared Technology GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird Quarter Sponsor for football broadcasts; High Roller sponsor at Monte Carlo Night
• Archdiocese of MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees Catholic schools in the archdiocese. Montgomery Catholic operates under the authority of the superintendent of Catholic schools and ultimately the Archbishop of Mobile. Archdiocese sets educational mission and standards.
• Sisters of LorettocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order (1873) who established the school originally as 'St. Mary of Loretto'. Legacy of Catholic education foundation continues today.
• Dogwood Media SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPost-Game Show sponsor for football broadcasts; Royal Flush sponsor at Monte Carlo Night; website credit holder

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Broad incumbents

• Bishop Kenny High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Jacksonville, FL — analogous diocesan Catholic college preparatory school in the Southeast, useful comp for tuition, athletics, and fundraising benchmarks.
• McGill-Toolen Catholic High School: Archdiocesan Catholic high school in Mobile, Alabama — same Catholic college-prep model under the Archdiocese of Mobile, serving as a sister school and aspirational peer within the same diocesan system.
• UMS-Wright Preparatory School: Larger independent K3-12 college-prep school in Mobile, Alabama — comparable faith-rooted college-preparatory model in the same state, serving as a benchmark for scale and program breadth.

Others

• Finalsite: Enrollment, contract, and billing platform vendor powering Montgomery Catholic's admissions and tuition workflows — adjacent enabling technology provider rather than a competitor.
• Blackbaud: Donor management and financial-aid management platform used by Montgomery Catholic for Variable Tuition processing and gift processing — adjacent enabling technology partner for the school's fundraising and aid operations.

Direct peers

• Saint James School: Independent Episcopal K3-12 college-prep school in Montgomery — comparable private faith-tradition college preparatory school competing for the same metro families.
• St. Paul's Episcopal School: Independent Episcopal K3-12 college-prep school in Mobile, Alabama — directly comparable faith-tradition college preparatory peer within the same coastal Alabama market served by the Archdiocese of Mobile.
• Trinity Presbyterian School: Faith-based (Presbyterian) private school in Montgomery serving preschool through 12th grade; competes directly for values-oriented families seeking a smaller, faith-integrated college-prep experience.
• Montgomery Academy: Independent private K3-12 college-prep school in Montgomery, Alabama — direct competitor for the same college-preparatory families in the River Region and named athletic rival of Montgomery Catholic.

Emerging players

• Montessori Academy of Alabama: Private Montessori early-childhood and elementary option in the Birmingham area — competes for a subset of price-sensitive, values-driven families considering private faith-rooted alternatives to public K-6 education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgSRP0vwqr7e5fPve_mpX4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/montgomerycatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/montgomerycatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/montgomery-catholic-preparatory-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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