The Academy of Christian Education

What The Academy of Christian Education does

The Academy of Christian Education (ACE) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian school founded in 1996, operating a single campus at 10800 Parkridge Blvd, Reston, Virginia, serving families across the greater Northern Virginia area. The school delivers an accelerated preschool-through-8th-grade curriculum with a Biblical worldview, structured around three core programs: Preschool (ages 3–4), Elementary School (Kindergarten–5th Grade, the "Grammar Stage"), and Middle School (6th–8th Grade, the "Logic Stage"). ACE maintains a 1:16 teacher-to-student ratio across 28 listed faculty members, with math classes grouped by skill level rather than grade level to support individualized pacing. The all-inclusive $19,500–$23,500 annual tuition bundles textbooks, supplies, iPads, yearbooks, field trips, and student pictures.

ACE operates a direct-admission model that requires scheduled tours, shadow days, and academic evaluations for Kindergarten and above, with online applications processed through the RenWeb school management system. Revenue diversification is modest beyond tuition: extended day programs (beforecare and aftercare), summer camp, a community-service-driven hot lunch program with rotating vendors (Panera, Potbelly, Chick-fil-A, Paisano's, Noodles & Company), and ACE-branded spirit wear. The school's technology stack is commodity — iPads, FACTS, Nelnet, Google Forms — and the underlying business model is community-driven enrollment anchored in Northern Virginia's faith-based education market. The school's 30-year operating history is supported by sustained regional recognition, including Best of Reston for seven consecutive years and Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Summer Camp for nine consecutive years (2017–2025). A 2026 expansion adds new middle school space and a broader extracurricular slate (clubs, athletics, student government, mission work).

Name

The Academy of Christian Education

Legal name

Academy of Christian Education

Website

https://myschoolace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Academy of Christian Education is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian school in Reston, Virginia, founded in 1996, offering accelerated preschool-through-8th-grade education with a Biblical worldview to families across the Northern Virginia area. The school operates a single campus with a 1:16 teacher-to-student ratio and $19,500–$23,500 all-inclusive tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• Faith-based schooling
• Preschool education
• Elementary education
• Middle school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for academic year. Preschool through 2nd Grade: $23,500. 3rd Grade through 8th Grade: $19,500. Includes backpack, textbooks, supplies, student pictures, yearbooks, field trips, and iPads for middle school students.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: New Family Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable). Enrollment Fee: $1,000 for new families (non-refundable), with $500 applied toward tuition if enrolled before March 31, 2026.
3. Extended Day Programs: Beforecare (7:00-8:00am): $2,000/year or $15/day drop-in. Aftercare (3:45-5:00pm): $2,800/year; (3:45-6:00pm): $4,400/year; or $30/day drop-in.
4. Summer Camp Programs: Summer camp programs for students, with various registration options including weekly, monthly, or lump-sum payment plans.
5. School Store / Spirit Wear: Sales of ACE branded merchandise including sweatshirts, gym clothes, summer camp shirts, and swag items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Academy of Christian Education is a private, faith-based day school delivering Preschool through 8th-grade instruction (ages 3-14) at its Reston, Virginia campus. Its core offering is an accelerated, Biblically-grounded academic program with small class sizes (1:16 ratio), bundled tuition that includes supplies, iPads, yearbooks, and field trips, and supporting wraparound services such as extended day (before/after care), summer camp, specialty classes, athletics, student government, a hot lunch program, and a school store for spirit wear.

Product overview

The Academy of Christian Education is a private Christian school offering a unified educational program spanning preschool through 8th grade. The core educational offerings consist of three main programs: Preschool (ages 3-4), Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th Grade), and Middle School (6th-8th Grade). The school employs an accelerated learning curriculum with a Biblical worldview. Supporting the core academic programs, the school offers integrated add-on modules including Summer Camp (named among Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Summer Camps for 2017-2025), Extended Day Programs (Beforecare and Aftercare), Specialty Classes (PE, Spanish, Art, Music, Technology, STEAM, and various middle school electives), Crusader Sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball), Student Government, Student Store (ACE-branded merchandise), and a Hot Lunch Program. All programs operate from a unified campus in Reston, VA, with tuition including academic supplies, iPads, yearbooks, and field trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of 5th grade students test at high school level in reading, language, math, and environment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Flynn & O'Hara UniformsminorOthersOfficial uniform provider for ACE students. Located at 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. Phone: 703-503-5966. School code: ACAD04.
• Shaheen's OutfittersminorOthersUniform provider for ACE school uniforms. Website: shaheens.com/channel-2-schools-academy-of-christian-education-reston-va
• PaneraminorOthersMonday hot lunch provider for ACE students through the school's hot lunch program.
• Potbelly Sandwich ShopminorOthersTuesday hot lunch provider for ACE students through the school's hot lunch program.
• Chick-fil-AminorOthersThursday hot lunch provider for ACE students through the school's hot lunch program. Orders cannot be changed after quarter begins.
• Paisano's PizzaminorOthersFriday hot lunch provider for ACE students through the school's hot lunch program.
• Noodles & CompanyminorOthersFriday hot lunch provider for ACE students through the school's hot lunch program.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for tuition payments. Handles 10 or 11 month payment plans, annual payments, and prepayment discounts. Integrated with school website.
• NelnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform for ACE Spirit Wear, gym clothes, summer camp registrations, and after school programs.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management system used for online inquiries, applications, and admissions processing. ACE's member ID: 2946.
• Passion for CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partner assisting families in need with Saturday deliveries of furniture and household goods within Fairfax County. Students and parents assist with loading, unloading, delivery, and setup.
• Tommy Hilfiger (Global School Wear)minorOthersUniform brand offered through Global School Wear. School code: ACAD04 for ACE.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sycamore Hill Academy: Small classical Christian school in the NOVA area serving K-8 with a similar faith-based, academically rigorous positioning. Direct peer in the faith-based accelerated K-8 segment.
• Fairfax Christian School: Faith-based private school in the NOVA area offering preschool through 12th grade with a Biblical worldview curriculum. Direct peer in the faith-based K-12 segment serving similar Christian families.
• The Avalon School: Catholic independent school serving boys in grades K-12 in the NOVA area. Competes for families seeking faith-based education with rigorous academics in the same geographic market.
• The Country Day School: Independent private school in Fairfax, VA offering preschool through 8th grade with a focus on individualized instruction. Direct peer in the NOVA private K-8 segment.
• Wakefield School: Independent private K-12 school in The Plains, VA (greater NOVA region) with similar accelerated and individualized learning approach. Competes for similar families willing to drive from the broader DC metro area.
• The Langley School: Independent private school in McLean, VA serving PK-8 with an emphasis on individualized learning and strong college preparatory outcomes. Comparable in scale, location, and target demographic to ACE.
• Trinity Christian School: Private Christian school in Fairfax, VA offering K-12 education with similar faith-based and college-preparatory positioning. Competes directly for the same Christian family demographic in NOVA.
• Nysmith School: Private K-8 school in Herndon, VA with a similarly accelerated curriculum and emphasis on individualized instruction for gifted learners. Direct peer in the NOVA accelerated private school segment.

Broad incumbents

• The Potomac School: Larger, more established independent K-12 school in McLean, VA. Competes for the same Northern Virginia families seeking premium private education, though at a higher price point and broader scope.
• Oakcrest School: Independent Catholic school serving grades 6-12 in the NOVA/DC area. While it competes primarily at the high school level, families evaluating ACE's middle school also consider Oakcrest for downstream placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MySchoolAce
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCobz6Alq0jTh5dk0XdBiq2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/myschoolace
• Instagraminstagram.com/my_school_ace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-of-christian-education

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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