OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

What OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL does

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary and middle school operated under the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. The school serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade at a single campus at 2710 Overbrook Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing a Christ-centered academic program that integrates rigorous instruction with Catholic faith formation, social-emotional development, and extracurricular activities including athletics and fine arts. Its sole product is a unified Pre-K to 8th grade Catholic education offering; the institution is led by Principal Jannine LeBlanc and Assistant Principal Jennifer Paciariello, operating under the diocesan oversight of Superintendent of Schools Marcelo Eureste.

The school runs on a community-led go-to-market model, relying on word-of-mouth referrals from current families, parish referrals from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and inbound interest via the website (olls.org), Facebook, and Instagram. Admissions is formalized through online applications (opening October 1 each year), a $122 non-refundable application fee, Kindergarten screening assessments, teacher recommendations, and required documentation including health assessments, birth certificates, immunization records, and sacramental certificates. The technology footprint is limited to the RenWeb Family Portal, a third-party student information system used for grades, attendance, lunch orders, announcements, and a community directory — there is no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML component.

Revenue is generated from four streams: recurring tuition (the primary stream, contingent on the family being a registered, active parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes), donations and fundraising (including a Fall Raffle, Spring Gala/Auction, corporate and family sponsorships, and rebate programs with Harris Teeter, Box Tops, Mabel's Labels, and Office Depot), endowment income managed by the Diocese of Raleigh (applied to operations, capital projects, and tuition affordability), and one-time non-refundable application fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is anchored in the parish ecosystem through parent organizations including the Home and School Association (HASA), Booster Club, and School Advisory Committee (SAC).

Name

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Legal name

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Website

https://olls.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school in Raleigh, NC, operated under the Diocese of Raleigh. It serves local families seeking Christ-centered education through tuition, donations, and endowment-funded operations, with parish membership required for the standard tuition rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Faith-based schooling
• K-8 education services
• Private religious school
• Elementary education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Families must be registered at Our Lady of Lourdes and actively participating in the parish liturgical life to receive the school's tuition rate.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue from donations, Fall Raffle, Spring Gala/Auction, corporate sponsorships, and family sponsorships. Multiple rebate programs through Harris Teeter, Box Tops, Mabel's Labels, and Office Depot.
3. Endowment Fund: Endowment fund maintained with the Diocese of Raleigh to provide additional income for operating expenses, capital projects, and keeping Catholic education affordable.
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $122 required with each application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School delivers Catholic faith-based education for students from Pre-K through 8th grade in Raleigh, North Carolina, integrating rigorous academics with Catholic faith formation. Operating under the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, the school provides continuous elementary and middle school education supplemented by extracurricular activities, sacramental preparation, and parent community engagement through HASA and the School Advisory Council.

Product overview

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a Catholic educational institution offering a unified Pre-K to 8th grade program that combines rigorous academic instruction with faith formation. The school provides a Christ-centered, comprehensive educational experience that includes spiritual development, social-emotional learning, physical education, language development, and cognitive skill-building through math, science, and creative expression. The school utilizes RenWeb as its student information system for managing grades, attendance, and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Pre-K through 8th Grade Education Continuous Catholic education program spanning Pre-K through 8th grade, integrating rigorous academics with Catholic faith formation and sacramental preparation for students of parish and non-parish families in Raleigh, NC.
• Online Admissions and Application Service Direct admissions service allowing prospective families to apply online for student enrollment, supported by school tours and parish referrals.
• Student and Family Information Portal (RenWeb/FACTS Family Portal) Family portal service enabling parents and students to view academic records, grades, and school communications.
• Extracurricular Activities Program Enrichment activities including athletics, arts, and service programs available to enrolled students as part of the broader Catholic school experience.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diocese of RaleighcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLLS is a Catholic school within the Diocese of Raleigh system. The Diocese maintains the school's endowment fund and makes investment decisions, with income going to the school. The Diocese also requires Safe Environment training for all volunteers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Academy of Raleigh: An independent Christian K-12 school in Raleigh with comparable college-preparatory positioning and family demographic, though not Catholic and not parish-anchored.
• Catholic Diocese of Raleigh – Office of Catholic Schools: The diocesan governing body that operates OLLS, provides central oversight, manages its endowment, and coordinates policy across all diocesan schools.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Gibbons High School: A Catholic high school in Raleigh under the Diocese of Raleigh — a downstream feeder destination for OLLS 8th-grade graduates, serving the same diocesan family pipeline and brand.
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School: A Catholic K-8 school in Wake Forest, NC, also operating under the Diocese of Raleigh with comparable parish-linked tuition model, fundraising cadence, and target families in the greater Triangle area.
• St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Cary, NC, operated within the Diocese of Raleigh with the same faith-integrated academic model and overlapping Triangle-area prospective families.
• St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School: A Catholic K-8 school in Apex, NC, under the Diocese of Raleigh; comparable faith-based curriculum, parish-anchored admissions funnel, and similar community-led GTM motion to Our Lady of Lourdes.

Emerging players

• The Raleigh Day School: A secular private school alternative in the Raleigh market targeting similar academically oriented families evaluating private K-8 options.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OLLSRaleigh
• Instagraminstagram.com/ollsraleigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-lourdes-catholic-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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