School Of The Nativity

What School Of The Nativity does

Nativity Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school serving Preschool through 8th grade at 6398 Nativity Lane, Burke, Virginia, operated under the Diocese of Arlington. Founded on August 26, 1996 by the Felician Sisters, the school serves families in Northern Virginia seeking Catholic faith formation integrated with rigorous academics, and currently operates with approximately 30 faculty and staff under Principal Maria Kelly (in role since July 1, 2001). The school is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) and was recognized as a 2008 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

The school's core product is a vertically segmented K-8 education delivered through three academic divisions (Preschool/Pre-K ages 3-4, Elementary K-5, and Middle School 6-8), augmented by a STEM Lab/Makerspace, VEX Robotics program, three 3D printers, a 1:1 Chromebook program running on the Schoology LMS, and a Media Center. The Extended Care program is a Religiously Exempt Child Day Center recognized by the Virginia Department of Education. The campus was expanded in 2016 to include a gym, science lab, art studio, Media Center, STEM lab, and an early childhood center. Recent accolades include the 2024-2025 ITEEA STEM School of Excellence recognition and the 2025 National Certificate for STEM Excellence from NISE.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven and subscription-based, with tiered pricing by family size and residency/Catholic status for K-8 ($8,820 per Catholic family with one student up to $44,320 per non-Catholic or international family with four students for 2026-2027), supplemented by Preschool/Pre-K tuition ($7,335–$11,250), application and registration fees, a $550 Material & Technology Fee plus $75 STEM Fee, Extended Care fees, and donations/fundraising (including the annual Nativity Stars Gala). Distribution is direct-to-family through the Diocesan PowerSchool application portal, school tours, monthly open houses (November–April), and Summer camps (Vacation Bible Camp, Camp on the EDGE, and Summer Art & Drama Camps co-hosted with All Saints Catholic Church) that function as community enrollment funnel events. Billing is processed via Smart Tuition (Blackbaud) on a monthly schedule from July 1 to April 1.

Name

School Of The Nativity

Legal name

Nativity Catholic School

Website

https://nativityschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nativity Catholic School is a private, nonprofit PreK-8 Catholic elementary school in Burke, VA, operated under the Diocese of Arlington, serving Northern Virginia families with faith-integrated academics, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and a nationally certified STEM curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic 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 Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• STEM education program
• Preschool and pre-K
• Extended care services
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Burke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Kindergarten through 8th Grade: The primary revenue stream is tuition charged to families. Tuition rates for 2026-2027 are tiered by family size (1-4+ students) and by residency/Catholic status. Catholic families pay $8,820 for 1 student up to $28,665 for 4 students. Non-Catholic and International families pay $11,080 for 1 student up to $44,320 for 4 students. Payments are processed through Smart Tuition (Blackbaud) with installments from July 1 to April 1.
2. Preschool & PreK Tuition: Preschool program at $7,335 per year (half-day, M-F 8:30-12:00), Preschool Plus at $11,250 per year (full-day M-F 8:30-2:30), and PreK at $9,865 per year (full-day M-F 8:30-2:30). An additional Material & Activity Fee of $200 applies.
3. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $50 per child for new applications, and a registration fee of $150 per student. These are one-time fees collected during the enrollment process.
4. Technology and Material Fees: STEM Fee of $75 and a Material & Technology Fee of $550 for Kindergarten through 8th grade, added to the July 1 tuition payment. These cover technology resources and STEM program materials.
5. Extended Care Program: Before and after-school care is provided as a separate paid program (Religiously Exempt Child Day Center recognized by Virginia Department of Education). Revenue is generated through extended care fees separate from tuition.
6. Donations and Fundraising: The school relies on community donations to support academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. A major annual fundraiser is the Nativity Stars Gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nativity Catholic School is a private Catholic school serving Preschool through 8th grade in Burke, VA, delivering faith-based education integrated with a nationally certified STEM curriculum. The school charges tuition (tiered by family size and Catholic status) and provides core academic programs in Preschool/Pre-K, Elementary K-5, and Middle School 6-8, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program, dedicated STEM Lab/Makerspace with VEX Robotics and 3D printing, and sacramental preparation.

Product overview

Nativity Catholic School offers a comprehensive Catholic education program from Preschool through 8th Grade, organized into three core academic divisions: Preschool & Pre-K (ages 3-4), Elementary School K-5, and Middle School 6-8. The school differentiates itself through an integrated STEM Education Program featuring dedicated STEM labs, Makerspace, Vex Robotics, and coding instruction, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program. Auxiliary services include Extended Care for before/after-school care, a Media Center with technology resources, and extensive Student Clubs & Activities including CYO Athletics. Seasonal offerings include Vacation Bible Camp and Summer Art & Drama Camps. All programs operate within a faith-based framework emphasizing Catholic identity, sacramental preparation, and service to the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool & Pre-K Program Christ-centered, nurturing preschool and pre-kindergarten program for children ages 3-4 (by September 30), offering half-day and full-day options with developmentally appropriate, child-centered learning focused on spiritual, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Elementary School (K-5) Elementary education program for kindergarten through 5th grade focused on discovery and self-realization, incorporating scientific exploration, art, composition, math, literature, social studies, Spanish, and faith formation with technology integration including 1:1 Chromebooks.
• Middle School (6-8) High school preparatory program for grades 6-8 emphasizing academic excellence with a faith foundation, featuring advanced math classes, hands-on lab-based science, Spanish language program, 1:1 Chromebook program, electives, robotics, and 8th grade Confirmation preparation.
• STEM Education Program Integrated STEM curriculum beginning in kindergarten with a dedicated STEM Lab, Makerspace, VEX Robotics program, coding instruction, and 3D printing. Recognized as a Nationally Certified STEM School and ITEEA STEM School of Excellence.
• Extended Care Program Before and after-school childcare program providing a safe, nurturing environment with supervised play, healthy snacks, and dedicated homework time for enrolled Nativity families.
• Student Clubs & Activities Variety of extracurricular activities including CYO Athletics, Battle of the Books, Chess Club, Nativity Band, Piano Lessons, SeaPerch, and Student Council.
• CYO Athletics Program Catholic Youth Organization sports program participating in Northern Virginia Junior CYO, offering basketball (winter) and track & field (spring) for boys and girls in grades 3-8.
• Vacation Bible Camp Summer day camp for students finishing K-4th grade featuring faith-based activities, crafts, and community service. Camp on the EDGE (COTE) service-learning program available for grades 5-8.
• Summer Art & Drama Camps Summer day camps operated in partnership with Spotlight Summer Day Camps, offering Broadway Spotlight, Drama Bootcamp, and Art Camps for K-12 students.
• Media Center Active learning zone offering educational resources for students and staff, providing weekly instruction in reading, research skills, digital citizenship, and hosting the VEX Robotics program with 3D printers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nativity Catholic School was recognized as a 2008 National Blue Ribbon School awardee by the US Department of Education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNativity Catholic School is affiliated with the Diocese of Arlington and operates under Diocesan curriculum guidelines, accreditation standards (VCEA), child protection policies (Office of Child Protection), and financial aid programs. The Diocese provides the framework for curriculum standards, school accreditation (Design for Excellence every five years), and tuition assistance programs.
• VEX RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school's Media Center and Technology program utilizes the VEX Robotics platform. All students in grades K-8 work with VEX robots and learn computer coding through the VEX Robotics program. This provides students with hands-on robotics and coding education aligned with the school's STEM curriculum.
• Nativity Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is physically and spiritually connected to Nativity Catholic Church (Nativity of Burke). The church provides pastoral support including priests who visit classrooms, hear confessions, and celebrate Mass. The church also hosts school events including Vacation Bible Camp and Summer Art & Drama Camps.
• Subway, Chick-fil-A, Papa JohnsminorOthersThese food service providers deliver hot lunch on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Fresh hot lunches made by school staff are offered on Mondays and Fridays. The partnership provides lunch variety for students without the school operating its own full kitchen.
• Smart Tuition (Blackbaud)coreTechnology or IntegrationTuition and fees are processed through Smart Tuition, a Blackbaud product. Payments run from July 1st with the last payment due April 1st. This platform manages tuition billing, payment plans, and financial management for the school and families.
• Northern Virginia Junior Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNativity participates in the Northern Virginia Junior CYO, comprising approximately 40 parishes in the Diocese of Arlington. CYO provides the framework for competitive athletics including basketball (winter) and track & field (spring) for boys and girls in grades 3-8. CYO also provides the official sports schedule and league management.
• All Saints Catholic ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Saints Catholic Church co-hosts the Summer Art & Drama Camps (Spotlight Summer Day Camps) with Nativity. The camps take place at both Nativity and All Saints locations and are open to public, private, and homeschool K-12 students from across the Arlington Diocese.
• Spotlight Summer Day CampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpotlight Summer Day Camps provides art and drama camps hosted at Nativity and All Saints Catholic Church. Instructors combine professional arts backgrounds with Catholic faith to create camp experiences for K-12 youth. Camps are open to the broader community and not limited to Nativity students.
• Box Tops for EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBox Tops for Education is a fundraising partnership where families earn cash for the school by scanning receipts from everyday purchases via the Box Tops app. This provides ongoing passive fundraising revenue.
• Mabel's LabelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMabel's Labels provides name stickers for labeling clothing and belongings. The school earns a portion of sales when families purchase through the Nativity-linked campaign page.
• FundingFactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFundingFactory is a free recycling program that converts used toner, inkjet printer cartridges, and cell phones into cash for the school. Families and community members can donate qualifying items to generate funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership and advocacy body for Catholic K-12 education. Issues standards, professional development, and recognition programs (including STEM certifications referenced in Nativity's value proposition) that shape the broader competitive context for Catholic schools.

Direct peers

• St. Michael Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Annandale, VA, with comparable preschool-through-8th-grade program and Diocesan curriculum standards.
• St. Bernadette Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Springfield, VA. Competes head-to-head with Nativity for Catholic families in the Burke/Springfield corridor using similar admissions cycles, VCEA accreditation, and parish-affiliated model.
• Holy Spirit Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Annandale, VA. Comparable size, tuition structure, and faith-integrated STEM/technology emphasis serving the same regional market.
• St. Leo the Great Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Fairfax, VA, operating with comparable tuition tiers, faith-based curriculum, and Diocesan accreditation. Directly competes for the same Northern Virginia Catholic family demographic.
• St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Fairfax Station, VA, serving a directly adjacent Northern Virginia submarket with overlapping parish feeder families.
• St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Clifton, VA, serving the western Northern Virginia market with a similar parish-affiliated model and Diocesan accreditation pathway.
• Corpus Christi Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Falls Church, VA, with comparable tuition structure, faith-based STEM integration, and Northern Virginia demographic focus.
• All Saints Catholic School: Diocese of Arlington Catholic K-8 school in Manassas, VA. Co-hosts Spotlight Summer Day Camps with Nativity, demonstrating direct operational overlap and shared community outreach programming.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools: The umbrella organization overseeing all 36+ Catholic schools in the Diocese, including Nativity. Sets curriculum, accreditation, marketing, and financial aid frameworks that all direct peers operate within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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