Nazareth Academy Grade School

What Nazareth Academy Grade School does

Nazareth Academy Grade School is a private co-educational Catholic school serving students in grades one through eight, founded in 1941 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and located at 4701 Grant Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. The school is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization listed under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, sponsored by the CSFN religious order, and has been fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) since 1981. Its curriculum combines faith formation with a rigorous academic program including honors tracks in Mathematics (Grade 4+) and ELA (Grade 6+), world languages (Latin and Spanish), STEM, performing arts, athletics via the Catholic Academy League, and preparation for Algebra 1 by 8th grade. Class of 2026 graduates earned $624,300 in high school scholarships, with placement into Archbishop Ryan, Holy Ghost Preparatory, Nazareth Academy High School, and other competitive secondary schools.

The school's core technology stack is a 1:1 Chromebook and iPad program for grades 1-8, supported by interactive Vibe boards in every classroom, GoGuardian internet filtering and monitoring, and assessment platforms IXL and Renaissance. Technology serves as a delivery mechanism rather than a product differentiator. The business model is tuition-dependent, with $7,675 per first/second child for 2026-2027, $7,175 per third/fourth child, and registration fees of $150-$250 per child, billed through FACTS payment plans. Approximately 20 staff support the operation, with go-to-market executed through a direct enrollment model involving three annual Open Houses (November, February, April), school tours, shadow days, and personal meetings with the Principal. Grades 7-8 are currently at capacity for 2026-2027 while grades 1-6 are actively recruiting.

Revenue is supplemented by an Annual Fund campaign (e.g., $23,083 raised in 2024-2025 for Multi-Purpose Room air conditioning) and Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC tax-credit scholarship programs administered through BLOCS and the Foundation for Catholic Education. The school operates within a larger educational campus alongside Holy Family University, Nazareth Academy High School, and Alpha House Pre-School, with formal practicum and before/after-care partnerships that create a vertically integrated K-16+ Catholic education ecosystem. Partnerships with CORA Services (remedial and counseling services) and Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (free breakfast/lunch program) extend the institution's service envelope to special-needs and lower-income students.

Name

Nazareth Academy Grade School

Legal name

Nazareth Academy Grade School

Website

https://nazarethacademy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nazareth Academy Grade School is a private Catholic co-educational school serving grades one through eight in Northeast Philadelphia, founded in 1941 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and accredited since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 private school
• Faith-based education
• STEAM curriculum
• Before and after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Families pay annual tuition with multiple payment plan options including full payment, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly installments through FACTS payment plan.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Annual fund campaign raising money for specific projects such as Multi-Purpose Room air conditioning installation. 2024-2025 donations of $23,083 reserved for MPR project.
3. EITC/OSTC Program: Pennsylvania tax credit scholarship programs where businesses redirect state tax liability to scholarships for students, administered through BLOCS and Foundation for Catholic Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nazareth Academy Grade School is a private co-educational Catholic school for students in grades one through eight, offering a unified educational program that combines rigorous academics with faith formation. Core instruction covers language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, Latin, Spanish, performing arts, athletics, and extracurricular clubs, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad technology program and Middle States accreditation since 1981. The school also offers ancillary fee-based services including before/after-school care through the Kids Club at Alpha House and summer programs such as STEM and theater arts camps.

Product overview

Nazareth Academy Grade School is a private co-educational Catholic school for students in grades one through eight, founded in 1941 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The school provides a unified educational program combining rigorous academics with faith formation, offering honors programs in ELA and Mathematics, STEAM curriculum, world languages (Latin and Spanish), performing arts including annual theater productions and dance program, competitive athletics through the Catholic Academy League, and various extracurricular activities such as forensics, makerspace, choir, and crochet club. Technology integration includes a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad program with interactive Vibe boards, GoGuardian monitoring, and filtered internet access. The school also provides before/after-school care through Alpha House Kids Club, summer programs including STEM and theater camps, and counseling services through CORA.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Education Program (Grades 1-8) Core day-school educational program for children in grades 1-8 covering religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Latin, Spanish, performing arts, athletics, and extracurricular clubs. Curriculum aligns with Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania standards and is delivered in a Catholic faith-based environment.
• After School Kids Club at Alpha House Before- and after-school care program for NAGS students operated by Alpha House Pre-School staff on the Holy Family University grounds, including pick-up from the grade school and walking children to the facility.
• Summer Programs (STEM and Theater Arts Camps) Fee-based summer enrichment programs including a Summer Theatre Arts Dance Camp and STEM-focused summer offerings for students.
• Honors Programs (Math and ELA) Honors-level coursework in Mathematics (Grade 4 and above) and English Language Arts (Grade 6 and above), plus preparation for Algebra 1 in 8th grade.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 earned $624,300 in high school scholarships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation for Catholic EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Scholarship Organization partner for EITC and OSTC programs. Manages compliance, reporting, and school disbursements for Pennsylvania tax credit scholarships benefiting students at over 100 Catholic elementary schools.
• BLOCScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship organization that works within PA EITC and OSTC guidelines, using third-party administrator to determine eligibility for scholarship grants for Nazareth families.
• Holy Family UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the same educational campus as Nazareth Academy Grade School. Affiliated with university's School of Education for Junior Practicum students and Student Teachers.
• CORA ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides remedial reading and mathematics, speech therapy, counseling, and educational testing services for students with special needs on school property.
• Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (CCoP)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFormerly Nutritional Development Services, sponsors the school's free lunch and breakfast program under the National School Lunch Program.
• Alpha House Pre-SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus pre-school partner providing before/after school care through Kids Club program. Staff picks up children from NAGS and walks them to facility on Holy Family University grounds.
• FlynnO'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniform vendor. School code PA 920. Physical store location at 10905 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools): Channel partner administering EITC/OSTC scholarships to Philadelphia-area Catholic schools including Nazareth. Comparable as a key ecosystem participant whose policies and funding flows materially affect Nazareth's enrollment economics.

Direct peers

• Alpha House Pre-School: On-campus preschool partner providing before/after care. Comparable as a Catholic early-childhood provider on the same campus and a feeder for Nazareth Academy Grade School admissions.
• Mater Dei Catholic School: Catholic K–8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Closely comparable as a private Catholic grade school competing for the same tuition-paying Northeast Philadelphia families.
• St. Joseph the Worker School: Catholic K–8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable in mission, structure, tuition model, and target demographic, competing for the same Catholic family segment in the Philadelphia region.
• Nazareth Academy High School: Sister Catholic school on the same campus and a primary feeder for Nazareth Academy Grade School graduates. Directly comparable as a faith-based, Sisters-of-the-Holy-Family-of-Nazareth-sponsored school in Northeast Philadelphia.
• St. Christopher School: Catholic K–8 elementary school serving the Philadelphia area. Comparable as a private, faith-based grade school competing for similar families and offering overlapping academic and extracurricular programming.

Broad incumbents

• Holy Family University: Co-located Catholic institution on the same Northeast Philadelphia campus. Comparable as a faith-based educational operator with shared governance ties, practicum partnerships, and cross-institutional referrals, though at the higher-education level.

Regional players

• Holy Ghost Preparatory School: Catholic college-preparatory school nearby that accepts Nazareth Academy Grade School graduates. Comparable as a faith-based K–12 pipeline target and competitor for tuition-paying Catholic families in the same region.
• Archbishop Ryan High School: Catholic secondary school in the Philadelphia archdiocese that actively recruits Nazareth Academy Grade School graduates. Comparable faith-based educational brand serving the same Northeast Philadelphia Catholic family demographic.
• La Salle College High School: Catholic college-prep secondary school that draws from Philadelphia-area Catholic grade schools. Comparable as a destination school for Nazareth graduates and as a brand competitor in the same regional Catholic education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nazareth-academy-grade-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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