Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (Edina, MN)

What Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (Edina, MN) does

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is a private, nonprofit preschool-through-8th-grade Catholic school located on a 22-acre campus at 5051 Eden Avenue in Edina, Minnesota, operating under the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as part of Our Lady of Grace Parish. Founded in 1949 and currently serving over 900 students from a 3,300+ family parish catchment in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, the school delivers a faith-integrated curriculum anchored by three National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Awards (2001, 2009, 2019) — the only K-8 private school in Minnesota to hold this distinction. The school is led by Head of School Deacon Mike McGinty with elementary and middle school principals Julie Moran and Jim Dahlman, supported by a Business Administrator and an Advancement team.

The school operates four core academic programs: a Preschool (Little Saints and Young Scholars, ages 3-5) licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services; a K-5 Elementary program using Seesaw (K-3) and Google Classroom (3-5); a Middle School (grades 6-8) with a 1:1 MacBook Air program, PLTW Gateway STEM modules (VEX robotics, Autodesk Inventor), and multiple math pathways; and OLG Academy for summer classes, 1:1 tutoring ($75/hour), and summer camps. Back-office operations run on Plus Portals by Rediker (student information), TADS (tuition billing), and School Tool Box (supplies). Extended care ($10-$25/day) and a 22-acre campus expanded in 2022 with new middle school classrooms, preschool, cafeteria, kitchen, and activity center complete the operating footprint.

Revenue is generated through per-student K-8 tuition ($8,000 Parish Investment Rate for active parishioners, $11,000 Standard Rate), monthly preschool tuition ($990-$1,590/month depending on days), extended care, summer programs, and ancillary fees (technology $150-$350, registration $175, PSO $60, safety $200). A gap of approximately $4,500 per student between the $12,500 cost to educate and tuition/parish support is filled by the Annual Fund and the Marathon fundraiser ($150,000 target in 2025). GTM is admissions-driven: scheduled tours, November/January information sessions, a Parish School Organization referral network, and a parent-managed wait pool, with all tuition and fees billed through TADS on subscription and pay-as-you-go cadences.

Name

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (Edina, MN)

Legal name

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

Website

https://olgschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is a nonprofit preschool-through-8th-grade Catholic school in Edina, Minnesota, serving 900+ students from a 3,300-family parish with a faith-integrated curriculum, 1:1 MacBook program, and three National Blue Ribbon Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131)

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

• Catholic education
• K-8 private school
• Preschool programs
• Faith-based schooling
• Extended care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edina

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition for preschool programs ranging from 3-day to 5-day per week full-day and half-day options, billed through TADS.
2. K-8 Tuition: Annual tuition for grades K-8 with Parish Investment Rate ($8,000/student) for active parish families and Standard Tuition Rate ($11,000/student). Additional fees include technology fees, PSO fee, and safety/security fee.
3. Extended Care (Before/After School): Before care ($10-$12.50/day) and after care ($17-$25/day) programs for preschool and K-8 students, billed monthly through TADS.
4. Summer Academy Programs: Summer classes, tutoring, lessons, camps, and care programs billed through TADS. Tutoring at $75/hour, summer camps at $200-$325/week, summer care at $75/day.
5. Marathon Annual Fundraiser: Annual school fundraiser targeting $150,000 with 100% of donations supporting the school operating budget and key initiatives. Minimum suggested donation of $175/student.
6. Annual Fund Donations: Annual Fund bringing together all school fundraising efforts into one cohesive strategy supporting areas of greatest need, facilities, and campus security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is a preschool through 8th grade Catholic educational institution that delivers faith-based academic instruction, faith formation, and extracurricular programming to children ages 3-14. The school offers a continuous K-8 model with integrated STEM, technology, arts, athletics, before/after care, summer camps, tutoring, and counseling services on a 22-acre campus in Edina, MN.

Product overview

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School operates as a preschool through 8th grade Catholic educational institution with a comprehensive portfolio of programs. The school offers the OLG Academy (summer classes, tutoring, and lessons), Preschool Program (Little Saints and Young Scholars), K-5 Elementary Program, Middle School Curriculum (6th-8th grade with 1:1 laptop program), Extended Care (before/after school supervision), Summer Classes and Camps, and development programs including Stock Transfer and School Endowment. The school integrates technology through Google Classroom (grades 3-8), Seesaw (grades K-3), Plus Portals by Rediker (student information), and TADS (tuition payments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Little Saints and Young Scholars) Faith-filled early childhood education program for children ages 3-5, including Little Saints (3-4 year olds) and Young Scholars (4-5 year olds), with full-day and half-day options. Curriculum incorporates PE, Music, Art, Spanish, Library, Social Emotional Learning, and SMART programming.
• K-5 Elementary School Program Research-based K-5 elementary education program aligned to state and national standards, featuring differentiated instruction, specialist classes, technology integration, and interactive whiteboards. Includes full-day kindergarten through grade 5.
• Middle School Curriculum (6th-8th Grade) Comprehensive middle school curriculum for grades 6-8 covering Language Arts, Math (with multiple progression paths), Science (with PLTW STEM modules), Social Studies, Religion, Spanish, Art, Music, and PE. Includes 1:1 MacBook laptop program and new middle school classrooms (2022-23).
• Extended Care Program (Before/After School) Before and after school supervision program for preschool and K-8 students, including homework support, supervised activities, art, games, reading, and athletic games.
• OLG Academy (Summer Programs and 1:1 Tutoring) Year-round program offering summer classes, 1:1 tutoring, lessons, camps, and care programs for students entering preschool through 9th grade. Includes academic tutoring and enrichment classes.
• Summer Classes and Camps Week-long summer classes and camps for students entering grades K-9, including academic enrichment, arts, sports, cultural programs, and academic support programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% of Minnesota schools and top 1-3% nationally on MAP assessments year after year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationPLTW provides the STEM curriculum framework for OLG's middle school Gateway program, including Automation Robotics, Design & Modeling, and Flight & Space modules. OLG uses VEX robotics platform and Autodesk Inventor software aligned with PLTW curriculum.
• Phoenix School CounselingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOLG has partnered with Phoenix School Counseling for more than 20 years providing social, emotional, behavioral, and learning support to families. Dr. Jules Nolan (Licensed Psychologist) and Mrs. Victoria Stein (Licensed School Counselor) provide direct service, consultation, and assessment — all free of charge to OLG families.
• TADS (Tuition Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationTADS is OLG's electronic payment system for all tuition payments and most fees. Payments must be remitted directly to TADS with late fees applied. TADS Family Helpline: 612-548-3320.
• Google ClassroomcoreTechnology or IntegrationOLG students and teachers in grades 3-8 use Google Classroom for assignments and homework. Parents can access their child's account to view assignments. Seesaw is used for grades K-3.
• School Tool BoxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline school supplies store offering pre-packaged supply kits and individual items shipped directly to families. Available for all grade levels.
• Educational Outfitters (Minnesota)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier for OLG-approved uniforms and sweatshirts. Located at 6002 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Both in-store and online purchasing available.
• Name BubbleChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel company for summer camps and back-to-school. A portion of all sales is donated back to OLG PSO.
• Archdiocese of St. Paul and MinneapoliscoreOthersOLG School operates under the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The 22-acre campus was made available by the Archdiocese. OLG follows Archdiocesan curriculum standards.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching gift search tool integrated into OLG's corporate matching page. Helps donors identify if their employer matches charitable donations. OLG Federal Tax EID#: 41-0705765.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Edina Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving the same Edina address; primary free alternative for local families and key competitive benchmark given OLG's 22-acre campus sits inside the district's footprint.
• Breck School: Minneapolis-based Episcopal private PK-12 school; comparable premium independent school serving affluent Twin Cities families with strong college-prep academic reputation.
• Academy of Holy Angels: Catholic 6-12 school in Richfield under the same archdiocese; comparable Catholic identity, STEM offerings, and feeder relationship for OLG middle school graduates.
• Totino-Grace High School: Catholic secondary school in the same archdiocese that serves as a key high school destination for OLG middle school graduates; comparable Catholic identity, STEM and PLTW programming, and feeder relationship.
• The Blake School: Elite Minneapolis private K-12 school competing for the same affluent Edina-area families; comparable premium academic positioning, though secular and at a substantially higher tuition tier.
• Minnetonka Public Schools: Top-ranked suburban public school district adjacent to Edina; competes with OLG for the same affluent west-metro families considering private vs. public K-8 education.

Regional players

• Most Holy Trinity Catholic School (merged into OLG 2012): Previously operated as a separate Catholic school in St. Louis Park before merging into OLG Parish in 2012; demonstrates the regional Catholic school consolidation dynamic that affects OLG's competitive set.

Direct peers

• St. Odilia Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Twin Cities archdiocese offering comparable parish-based P-8 programming with similar STEM and faith-formation curriculum.
• Shakopee Area Catholic Schools: Catholic P-12 system in the southwest metro; comparable Catholic school model under the same Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, sharing the same accreditation, faith formation framework, and family demographic.
• St. Hubert Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Twin Cities archdiocese; directly comparable Catholic elementary/middle school serving similar faith-integrated curriculum and parish-affiliated families in the same metro area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OLGSchoolAlumni
• Instagraminstagram.com/olgschoolalumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-grace-catholic-school-edina-mn-

Compliance3 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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