What O'Hara Catholic School does

O'Hara Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school founded in 1889 and located in Eugene, Oregon, operating as an "area school" within the Archdiocese of Portland. It serves over 500 students across preschool through 8th grade with 50+ faculty and staff, organized into Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary (K-4), and Middle School (5-8) programs with full-time specialists in art, music, PE, Spanish, and library. The school is the largest Catholic elementary school in Oregon, characterized by 60% Catholic student composition, an average class size of 25 (20 for PreS/Pre-K), and a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

The school's core operational technology stack consists of FACTS/RenWeb as the student information system (handling enrollment, gradebook, lunch ordering, and family portal), Google Classroom tools supported by 20 Google Certified Educators, and Champions as a third-party after-school care partner. Proprietary pedagogical assets include the Living Saints Project (nationally recognized, 1,000+ students completed), the Talking Art Museum, and a schoolwide Education in Virtue / Arise curriculum from Openlight Media. The school holds WCEA accreditation (most recently reaffirmed via a November 2023 site visit).

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered tuition ($5,082-$10,988 per student annually for 2026-27) supplemented by family fees, an in-house hot lunch program ($5-$7/meal), Champions after-school care fees, and major fundraising events — the 2026 Auction raised $329,250 and the annual Jog-A-Thon drives per-student pledges. A 501(c)(3) Open Door Foundation has distributed over $720,000 in tuition assistance since 2002-2003, and a multi-tier Capital Campaign (Tier 1 $3M, Tier 2 $2M, Tier 3 $4.5M) funds facility modernization, with over $10M in donor-driven deferred-maintenance investment since 2015. The Open Door Foundation operates as an adjacent 501(c)(3) scholarship endowment subsidiary, while St. Mary Roman Catholic Church serves as the parent parish and Archdiocese of Portland as the ecclesiastical parent.

Name

O'Hara Catholic School

Legal name

O'Hara Catholic School

Website

https://oharaschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

O'Hara Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic preschool-through-8th-grade school in Eugene, Oregon, serving over 500 students as the largest Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Portland, funded primarily by tuition, family fees, and parish-driven fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Private school tuition
• Preschool programs
• Faith-based education
• Extended care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

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 from tuition payments. 2026-27 tuition ranges from $5,082 (Preschool half-day, 3 days) to $10,988 (Preschool full-day, 5 days) for early childhood; $9,769 for K-4th grade; $9,945 for 5th-8th grade. Additional fees include $350 enrollment per student and $275 facility fee per family. Multiple payment plan options including monthly, semi-annual, and pay-in-full.
2. Annual Auction Fundraiser: Largest annual fundraiser. 2026 auction 'PADDLES UP!' raised $329,250 total ($111,850 for scholarships, $217,400 for building exterior updates). Includes corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver).
3. Jog-A-Thon Fundraiser: Annual student fundraiser with pledges and flat donations. 2026 goal of $150 per student with corporate sponsorships including presenting sponsor (Eugene Pediatric Associates), color blast sponsor (Thornton Ortho), and gold/bronze level sponsors.
4. Open Door Foundation Scholarships: 501(c)(3) foundation providing scholarship endowment and tuition assistance. Has given over $720,000 in tuition assistance since 2002-2003 school year. Primary fundraising through Annual Appeal and events.
5. Hot Lunch Program: In-house lunch program with per-meal pricing: Preschool-K $5.00, 1st-4th $6.00, 5th-8th $7.00 (includes salad bar), milk $0.50. Billed monthly through FACTS Family Portal.
6. Champions After-School Care: Partnership with Champions for after-school care program. Weekly costs: After-School (ages 5-12) $52 (1-2 days) or $84 (3-5 days); After-School Preschool (ages 3-5) $103 weekly. Additional fees for registration, drop-in, in-service days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

O'Hara Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 (preschool through 8th grade) school in Eugene, Oregon, providing faith-based, college-preparatory education to approximately 500 students. Core offerings include preschool, Pre-K, elementary K-4, middle school 5-8, extended care, athletics, and parish-linked community service programs. The school operates as an Archdiocese of Portland "area school" that serves multiple parishes and is supported by tuition, donations, and fundraising.

Product overview

O'Hara Catholic School is a preschool through 8th grade Catholic elementary school serving over 500 students in Eugene, Oregon. The school offers a unified educational program built around its Catholic mission, with distinct grade-level programs (Preschool, Pre-K, Elementary K-4, Middle School 5-8) as the core products. Auxiliary programs include Champions After-School Care, in-house Hot Lunch Program, Athletics, Drama/Musical Productions, Talking Art Museum, Living Saints Project, and Education in Virtue/Arise Program. Specialist instruction in art, music, PE, Spanish, and library enrich the core curriculum. The school operates as a fee-based service model with tuition assistance through FACTS financial aid applications and the Open Door Foundation scholarship endowment. Major annual fundraising events (Jog-A-Thon, Annual Auction) support operating costs and building improvements. The school is accredited by WCEA and partners with FACTS (RenWeb) for administrative systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Saints Preschool Faith-based preschool program for young children, delivered as part of the O'Hara Catholic School continuum and the Archdiocese of Portland early learning network.
• Pre-K through 4th Grade Elementary Program Classical, faith-integrated elementary education for kindergarten through 4th grade students.
• Middle School Program (Grades 5-8) College-preparatory middle school program for 5th through 8th grade students, with focus on academic rigor, faith formation, and service learning.
• Extended Care Program Before- and after-school care services that provide supervised enrichment, recreation, and homework support for enrolled students.
• Athletic Program School-sponsored athletic teams and physical education programs for students across grade levels, supporting whole-child development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of O'Hara graduates accepted to Marist Catholic High School
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, secondary, core and minor.

• Eugene Pediatric AssociatesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting Sponsor for 2026 Jog-A-Thon. Corporate sponsor supporting student fundraiser event.
• Thornton OrthodonticssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Color Blast Sponsor for 2026 Jog-A-Thon. Supporting student wellness event.
• Murphy-Green (Plywood)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for 2026 Auction. Supporting largest annual fundraiser.
• Pape' Material HandlingmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for 2026 Auction. Supporting largest annual fundraiser.
• IQ BarmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for 2026 Auction. Supporting largest annual fundraiser.
• Summit BankmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for 2026 Auction. Supporting largest annual fundraiser.
• Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports MedicinesecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum Sponsor for 2026 Auction.
• St. Mary Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026O'Hara is a school of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Partnership for monthly Catholic Mass celebrations, Confirmation, and faith-based events. St. Mary provides FORMED faith formation resource access to O'Hara families (code c248e).
• Champions (After-School Care)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampions provides accredited after-school care program at O'Hara, offering students ages 3-12 a safe and educational environment with activities including independent curiosities exploration, group projects, body movement, homework help, and play time. O'Hara's Site Director is Kaylee Baker. Weekly costs range from $52-103 depending on program and days.
• Openlight MediacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Education in Virtue and Raised in Grace (Arise: Made for Wholeness) programs implemented schoolwide. Transformed middle school dynamic with students using better language and kinder approach. Virtue posters with saint quotes line hallways.
• Fred Meyer Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerO'Hara participates in Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. Community can link Fred Meyer account to O'Hara (code SH646) to raise funds while shopping.
• Box Tops for EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerO'Hara participates in Box Tops digital program. Families can scan receipts to earn cash for school.
• Mabel's LabelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerO'Hara receives 20% of purchases from Mabel's Labels (school ID labeling products for student belongings).
• MintedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Minted for cards and gifts. O'Hara families get 20% off, Minted donates 15% back to O'Hara (code FUNDRAISEOHARA).
• FACTS SIS (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System for enrollment, grades (3rd-8th), lunch ordering, service hours tracking, and family portal access. District code OHARA-OR.
• PledgestarcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based fundraising system used for Jog-A-Thon to coordinate pledges and collect donations securely online.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Lake Oswego, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Direct peer because it competes for the same Catholic-family demographic in the western Portland metro under the same archdiocese governance structure.
• St. Cecilia Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Beaverton, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Comparable as a same-archdiocese Catholic elementary school with overlapping enrollment geography and similar tuition and faith formation offerings.
• Holy Trinity Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Beaverton, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Comparable as a same-archdiocese parochial elementary school competing for Catholic families in the broader Oregon market, with similar grade-span offerings and tuition structure.
• St. Thomas More Catholic School: Catholic school in Portland, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Comparable peer given same archdiocese affiliation and competing for Catholic family enrollment in the Portland metro area.
• Christ the King Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Milwaukie, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Direct peer given same archdiocese affiliation, comparable size and grade structure, and shared competitive set for Catholic family enrollment in the Portland metro.
• St. John Fisher Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Portland, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Direct peer because it serves the same archdiocese, competes for similar families, and operates a comparable Catholic identity and tuition model.
• Holy Family Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Portland, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Comparable as a same-archdiocese peer competing for Portland-area Catholic families with similar tuition, faith formation programs, and feeder-school relationships.
• St. Pius X Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Portland, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Comparable peer serving a similar Catholic-family base in the Portland metro with overlapping program offerings and tuition structure.
• St. Anthony Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Tigard, OR within the Archdiocese of Portland. Direct peer given same archdiocese governance, similar grade-band offerings, and overlapping Catholic-family enrollment catchment in the Portland metro area.

Broad incumbents

• Marist Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Beaverton, OR and the primary feeder high school for O'Hara graduates. Comparable because it sits within the same Archdiocese of Portland system, shares the Catholic identity brand, and represents the downstream K-12 continuation path for O'Hara families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user152130184
• Facebookfacebook.com/OHaraCatholicSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/oharacatholicschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oharacatholicschool

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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