Oak Knoll School

What Oak Knoll School does

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a private, independent Catholic school founded in 1924 in Summit, New Jersey, operating as a nonprofit under the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and as a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools (1 of 9 in the U.S., 1 of 22 globally). The school serves approximately 506 students across a coeducational Pre-K through Grade 6 lower school and an all-girls Grades 7-12 upper school, with students drawn from 68+ New Jersey communities. The instructional model features a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, 68% of faculty holding advanced degrees, a 1:1 technology program, a Cum Laude Society chapter, 27 athletic teams across 14 sports, six annual global trip opportunities, and 100% student participation in community service. Auxiliary offerings include Oak Knoll Summer Adventures (day camp, sports camps, and academic enrichment for ages 3-17 open to non-students), Extended Care, College Counseling, and the Royal Boutique retail operation.

The business model is tuition-driven, with grade-based annual tuition ranging from $29,000 (Pre-K) to $56,400 (Grades 7-12), supplemented by fees and ancillary program revenue. For the 2024-25 academic year, the school awarded over $3.3 million in financial aid and offers flexible payment plans. Revenue is augmented by an Annual Fund, an Annual Benefit gala, and other philanthropic giving, consistent with the nonprofit operating model. Distribution occurs through direct admissions enrollment, on-campus tours and open houses, an Ambassador Network connecting prospective families with current students, parents, and faculty, regional school fair appearances, and transportation partnerships including NJ Transit rail discounts and private bus service from seven surrounding towns.

Oak Knoll's infrastructure spans an 11-acre main campus with Grace Hall, Bonaventura Hall, Connelly Hall, Tisdall Hall, and Mulcahy Hall, plus a 13-acre athletic complex in Chatham, totaling 25 acres. The school is currently executing its 'Our Second Century' multi-year capital plan, with a 2026 groundbreaking for facility improvements across Lower Connelly Hall, Tisdall Hall, Upper Connelly Hall, and 72 Prospect St. Governance rests with an independent Board of Trustees; there is no corporate, venture, or private equity parent. Leadership is Jennifer G. Landis, sixth Head of School (appointed 2021), supported by a CFO/COO, CTO, Division Heads, and Directors across Athletics, Admissions, Marketing, Mission, Advancement, College Counseling, HR, and Alumni Relations.

Name

Oak Knoll School

Legal name

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Website

https://oakknoll.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a nonprofit, independent Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, NJ, serving ~506 students in coed PK-6 and all-girls 7-12 programs, with tuition ranging $29K-$56.4K and revenue supplemented by summer programs, extended care, and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (611710)

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 industries

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• K-12 education services
• College preparatory programs
• Summer camp programs
• All-girls secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Summit, NJ

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition with grade-based pricing ranging from $29,000 (Pre-K) to $56,400 (Grades 7-12), plus additional fees. Includes lunch, classroom experiences, and technology access.
2. Summer Programs: Coed summer camp and academic programs for ages 3-17, open to non-Oak Knoll students, including day camp, sports camps, and academic enrichment courses.
3. Annual Fund and Philanthropy: Annual giving program and philanthropy initiatives supporting the school's strategic priorities and financial aid.
4. Auxiliary Programs: Extended care programs, after-school programs, and the Royal Boutique merchandise store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a private independent Catholic school offering a coeducational PK-6 program that transitions into an all-girls 7-12 program in Summit, New Jersey. The school provides a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning Early Childhood, Lower School, Upper School, Arts, Athletics, Global Studies, College Counseling, and Student Support services, alongside summer programming (day camp, sports camps, and academic enrichment for ages 3-17) and auxiliary services like extended care.

Product overview

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a private independent Catholic school offering a coed PK-6 program transitioning to an all-girls 7-12 experience. The school provides a comprehensive educational portfolio encompassing Early Childhood, Lower School, Upper School, Arts, Athletics, Global Studies, College Counseling, Student Support, and Extended Care services. Summer programming includes Oak Knoll Summer Adventures (day camp, sports, and academic enrichment for ages 3-17) and Middle/High School Academic Programs. The school also offers Campus Life activities, Spiritual Life & Service programs, and Student Ambassador leadership opportunities. Founded in 1924 and celebrating its centennial, the school is a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools with a mission rooted in seven Holy Child Goals emphasizing faith, community, love of learning, compassion, respect, growth, and tradition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood (PK & Kindergarten) Coeducational early childhood program for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, providing foundational academic, social, and spiritual development in a nurturing environment for ages 3-4.
• Lower School (Grades 1-6)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% student participation in community service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded Oak Knoll in 1924; maintains ongoing relationship through American Province based in Rosemont, Pennsylvania; school operates under Holy Child mission and philosophy with shared educational principles
• Holy Child Network of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Knoll is 1 of 9 Holy Child Schools in the United States and 1 of 22 schools worldwide (including 13 overseas in England, Ireland, France, Nigeria, and Ghana); shares unified mission and educational philosophy
• Tri-County Scholarship FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwards approximately 500 scholarships annually to students in Morris, Passaic, or Sussex counties of NJ; partners with Oak Knoll to provide access to Holy Child education for qualified students
• Scholarship Fund for Inner-City ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwards partial-tuition scholarships to students in grades K-12 attending Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Newark
• NJ TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic transit partnership providing 25% discounted monthly rail passes for Oak Knoll students commuting via Morris Essex, Midtown-Direct, and Gladstone lines to Summit station

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Pingry School: Independent K-12 day school with campuses in Martinsville and Basking Ridge, NJ. Competes for the same college-prep, tuition-insensitive families across Somerset and Morris counties.
• Princeton Day School: Independent PK-12 day school in Princeton, NJ. Comparable college-prep, athletics, and arts programming at a similar tuition tier; competes for college-prep families across central New Jersey.
• Morristown-Beard School: Independent PK-12 day school in Morristown, NJ. Comparable coed-to-college-prep model with overlapping Morris County feeder families and similar tuition positioning.
• Kent Place School: Independent all-girls K-12 day school in Summit, NJ, directly across the same micro-market from Oak Knoll. Same coed-to-all-girls transition model and overlapping feeder communities make it the closest comparable peer.
• Mount Saint Mary Academy: Catholic all-girls 9-12 college preparatory school in Watchung, NJ. Direct competitor for Catholic, college-prep, single-sex upper-school families in northern New Jersey.
• Newark Academy: Independent 6-12 day school in Livingston, NJ. Directly comparable on college-prep curriculum, athletic breadth, and feeder geography for upper-school families.
• Villa Walsh Academy: Catholic all-girls 7-12 college preparatory school in Morristown, NJ. Same Catholic mission, all-girls upper-school model, and overlapping draw from Morris-Union County feeder families.
• Far Hills Country Day School: Independent PK-8 day school in Far Hills, NJ. Overlapping Somerset/Morris County feeder geography; Oak Knoll actively recruits at its secondary school fair, signaling direct competition for Grade 6 transition families.
• Academy of the Holy Angels: Catholic coed 9-12 college preparatory school in Demarest, NJ. Operates within the same Archdiocese of Newark ecosystem and competes for the same Catholic families seeking college-prep secondary education.

Broad incumbents

• Convent of the Sacred Heart: Catholic independent all-girls K-12 day school in Greenwich, CT (part of a broader Sacred Heart Network). Operates a very similar single-sex Catholic model and offers a comparable benchmark for Holy Child-style positioning, though it sits in a different immediate market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/oakknollshc
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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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