MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

What MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL does

Mount Pleasant Christian School is a private, nonprofit Christian school located in Chesapeake, Virginia, in the Hampton Roads area, operating continuously since its founding in 1941. The school serves children from Preschool (age 2) through Grade 8, with a stated enrollment capacity of 450 students and a maximum class size of 20. Academic instruction is delivered using standard textbooks taught from a Biblical perspective, supplemented by daily worship, Bible instruction, and chapel; the school reports that its test scores exceed national averages. Core products include preschool programs (PK2 through PK5 with half-day and full-day options), a full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8 academic program, before-and-after school care from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, a summer camp, an athletics program covering seven competitive sports plus intramurals for grades 4-8, and extracurricular clubs including worship teams, Lego Club, Agricultural Club, and an annual theater production.

The school is affiliated with Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, which provides a religious exemption from Virginia childcare licensure under Section 63.1-196.3 of the Code of Virginia. The school maintains memberships in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Hampton Roads Christian School Association. Its disclosed technology stack is modest and operational: ProCare for student attendance and before/after-care billing with mobile sign-in/sign-out, Accelerated Reader for reading assessment and enrichment (funded by the PTO), Smart Technology interactive displays in every classroom, and a school website with online tuition payment. There is no AI/ML capability, no public API, and no mobile application.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition — $6,500 per year for K-8 (first child) and $4,650 for half-day preschool — with sibling discounts of $500-$1,500, a 25% discount for pastors and church members, books/technology/supplies fees of $325-$500 depending on grade, an application fee, and hourly before/after-care billed at $4.00 per hour. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-family: admissions open annually on February 1 for new families, prospective parents contact the school directly by phone or email, personal tours are offered, and the PTO along with church and community referrals drive enrollment. Marketing channels center on the school website, an active Facebook page, earned media via local TV stations, PTO events and fundraisers (notably the Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration, a tradition since approximately 1967), and word-of-mouth referrals. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Legal name

Mt. Pleasant Christian School

Website

https://mtpleasantchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mount Pleasant Christian School is a nonprofit private Christian school in Chesapeake, Virginia, founded in 1941, serving Preschool through Grade 8 (capacity 450 students) with Biblically integrated academics, before/after care, athletics, and extracurriculars, supported by Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious Organizations (8131)

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), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• Preschool education
• K-8 education
• Religious school
• Primary school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream. Annual tuition for Kindergarten through Grade 8 is $6,500 per student with sibling discounts: $500 for second child, $1,000 for third child, $1,500 for fourth child. Preschool full-day is $6,500 and half-day is $4,650.
2. Before and After School Care: Extended care services from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Billed at $4.00 per hour. Revenue from before/after care supplements tuition income.
3. Fees (Application, Books, Supplies, Technology): Non-refundable application fee of $100 for first child, $25 for each additional sibling. Books, Technology, and Supplies Fee: Pre-K $325, Grades K-4 $425, Grades 5-8 $500.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual Auction and End-of-Year Celebration is the primary fundraiser. Additional fundraisers include Craft Fair, Pancake Supper, Fun Run, and various sporting event fundraisers. Donation portal available on website.
5. PTO Fundraising: PTO raises money throughout the year through events, snack bar sales, ice cream sales, and donations to fund the Accelerated Reader program, teacher appreciation, and social/community functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mount Pleasant Christian School is a private Christian school in Chesapeake, Virginia, providing faith-based education for students from preschool through 8th grade with a maximum enrollment capacity of 450 students. Founded in 1941 and affiliated with Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, the school operates under a religious exemption from state licensure and offers tuition-funded academic programs supported by an auxiliary before-and-after care service.

Product overview

Mount Pleasant Christian School is a private Christian school offering a Preschool (ages 2) through Grade 8 educational program. The core academic offering consists of preschool programs (PK2-PK5), full-day Kindergarten, and grades 1-8 with curriculum taught from a Biblical perspective. Supplementary programs include Before & After School Care (6:30am-6:00pm), a competitive Athletics Program (grades 4-8) featuring basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, cross country, track & field, and cheerleading, and Extracurricular Activities including worship teams, sign club, Lego club, agricultural club, and annual theater productions. Maximum class size is 20 students, and test scores reportedly exceed national averages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Christian Education Program
• Half-Day Preschool Program
• Before and After Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Test scores exceed national averages
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Mount Pleasant Mennonite ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated church that supports several ministries at home, including Mount Pleasant Christian School. The church's association provides religious exemption from licensure for preschool and before/after school programs. Active church members receive 25% tuition discount.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization for Christian schools providing accreditation, professional development, and networking opportunities. MPCS holds membership as part of its Christian school identity.
• Hampton Roads Christian School AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association of Christian schools in the Hampton Roads area. Provides networking, athletic competition scheduling, and community among member schools.
• Waterway PlumbingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration. Major financial supporter of school's primary fundraiser.
• Centerville InsurancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration. Major financial supporter of school's primary fundraiser.
• Crossroads FuelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration. Company owned by PTO President Marilyn Keffer.
• Stumpy Lake GolfmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration. Host venue for annual Golf Tournament fundraiser.
• Bergey's BarnyardmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration. Local agricultural business supporter.
• Miller's Overhead DoormajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration.
• Structural MechanicalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration.
• Coastal PrecastmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for 2026 Annual Auction & End-of-Year Celebration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Faith Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 school with comparable Biblically-integrated curriculum, athletics, and extended care offerings. Broader national footprint but smaller individual campus scale similar to MPCS.

Direct peers

• Greenbrier Christian Academy: Chesapeake, VA-based Christian K-12 school serving the same Hampton Roads market. Competes for the same faith-seeking families with similar Biblically-integrated curriculum and athletics programs.
• Atlantic Shores Christian School: Faith-based private school in the Hampton Roads region offering preschool through grade 12, directly comparable to MPCS in mission, faith integration, and family demographic. Closest direct peer geographically and in value proposition.
• Norfolk Christian Schools: Norfolk, VA-area private Christian school offering preschool through grade 12, with extended care and athletics programs. Directly comparable in faith-based K-12 model and Hampton Roads geography.
• StoneBridge School: Chesapeake, VA-area faith-based private school serving elementary and middle school grades, overlapping with MPCS's K-8 range and the same regional family demographic.

Others

• ProCare Solutions: Vendor of the attendance, sign-in/sign-out, and before/after-care billing software that MPCS uses. Adjacent enabling technology rather than a peer, but materially relevant to MPCS's operational footprint.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Accreditation and membership body for Christian schools; MPCS is a member. Not a competitor, but represents the broader ecosystem in which MPCS competes and benchmarks itself.

Regional players

• Chesapeake Bay Academy: Private K-12 school in Chesapeake, VA serving similar families but focused on students with learning differences rather than faith-based education. Comparable in size and local competitive set but differentiated in mission.
• Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School: Faith-based (Catholic) school in Hampton Roads serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a faith-integrated alternative for Hampton Roads families feeding up from K-8 programs.

Broad incumbents

• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Larger, well-resourced faith-based K-12 school in Texas. Comparable in faith integration and full-service academic-plus-athletics model, but operates at significantly greater scale than MPCS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/359753587489082
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mount-pleasant-christian-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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