Prince of Peace Catholic School Plano

What Prince of Peace Catholic School Plano does

Prince of Peace Catholic School is a private, nonprofit, diocesan PreK3-8th grade Catholic school located at 5100 W. Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas, operating as a ministry of Prince of Peace Catholic Church under the auspices of the Diocese of Dallas. Founded in 1991, the school serves approximately 787 students and employs roughly 80 teachers, administrators, and support staff for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department and approved by the Texas Education Agency, and has earned the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School designation three times (2006, 2016, 2023).

The school organizes its instructional program across four learning communities — Children's Learning Center (PreK3-TK), early elementary (K-2), intermediate elementary (3-5), and middle school (6-8) — each led by a dedicated assistant principal. Core academic delivery is supported by a standardized EdTech stack: Canvas (LMS), ClassLink (single sign-on, with the school signing the Project Unicorn interoperability pledge), Seesaw (PreK-TK digital portfolio), and FACTS (student information system and application portal). Specialized facilities include the i3 Lab (The Cube), a makerspace equipped with a 3D printer, green screen, interactive screens, Lego wall, and Tinker Tank, as well as a STREAM Lab for K-5th grade. Differentiated academic offerings include the QUEST gifted program and a multi-tiered student support system.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition (parishioner and non-parishioner tiers, with multi-child discounts and a $125 non-refundable application fee), augmented by the Extended Day Program (before- and after-school care), lunch services provided by E&E Food Services, athletic fees tied to Dallas Parochial League participation, and philanthropic contributions via the Annual Fund, Auction & Gala, and Teacher Excellence Fund. Beginning in 2026, the school will also participate in Texas Educational Freedom Accounts (TEFA) grants. The go-to-market approach is sales-led through the FACTS Application Portal, campus tours, preview events, student assessments, and family interviews, with marketing distributed across the school's website, social channels, parent volunteer organization, and diocesan networks.

Name

Prince of Peace Catholic School Plano

Legal name

Prince of Peace Catholic School

Website

https://popschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prince of Peace Catholic School is a private, diocesan PreK3-8th grade Catholic school in Plano, Texas, serving roughly 787 students through faith-based academics, specialized makerspaces, and a multi-tiered student support program under the Diocese of Dallas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Private K-8 school
• Faith-based learning
• Early childhood education
• STREAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano, Texas

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition paid by families. The school offers tuition assistance through POP Financial Aid and participates in Texas Educational Freedom Accounts (TEFA) grants beginning in 2026. Multi-child discounts are available for families with more than one child enrolled.
2. Extended Day Program (EDP): After-school childcare services for PreK3-8th grade students, operating until 6:00 PM for additional fees.
3. Lunch Program: Meal services provided through E&E Food Services with pre-order options for families.
4. Athletic Fees: Sports participation fees typically between $100-250 per sport, covering DPL team registrations, officials, uniform rotation, and facilities.
5. Annual Fund and Donations: Philanthropic contributions including Annual Fund, Auction & Gala, Teacher Excellence Fund, and St. Francis Prayer Bricks program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Prince of Peace Catholic School delivers faith-based PreK3 through 8th grade Catholic education to approximately 787 students in Plano, Texas, combining rigorous academics, STREAM project-based learning, Catholic faith formation, athletics, fine arts, and student support services. Tuition is the primary revenue source, supplemented by extended-day care, athletics and lunch fees, and philanthropic giving. The school operates under the Diocese of Dallas and is fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department.

Product overview

Prince of Peace Catholic School is a PreK3 through 8th grade Catholic school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates the Children's Learning Center (CLC) for early childhood education (PreK3-TK), a K-8th grade academic program with core subjects, fine arts, world languages, and STREAM education, and the i3 Lab (Cube) makerspace for project-based learning. Additional offerings include the Extended Day Program (EDP) for before/after-school care, QUEST gifted program, Student Support Services with multi-tiered intervention, fine arts (band, choir, theater), Dallas Parochial League athletics, and various student clubs. The school uses integrated technology platforms including Canvas LMS, ClassLink SSO, FACTS SIS, and Seesaw for digital learning and administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th grade students scoring 13+ in Math on Iowa Assessment, placing them at least five grade levels above national norm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dallas Parochial League (DPL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPOP participates fully in the Dallas Parochial League system, sponsoring 5th through 8th grade teams in multiple sports including volleyball, cross country, football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, soccer, and golf. The DPL provides competitive sports environment and championships. Over 30 DPL Championships have been won.
• Music Learning BandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Music Learning Band to teach fundamentals of music and band to students. They provide instruction to over 1400 students across 30+ Dallas and Ft. Worth area schools. Their mission is to develop students' technical and musical proficiency within a fun, enthusiastic environment.
• E&E Food ServicescoreOthersExternal meal provider offering lunch services to students. Provides online account management through myiDine.com platform, pre-order options, and balanced nutritious meals. Contact at [email protected] or (469) 914-5504.
• Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for the school. POP is fully accredited by TCCB ED, approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and operates under the auspices of the Diocese of Dallas.
• Diocese of DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the auspices of the Diocese of Dallas. Curriculum is designed by the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Dallas. Diocesan Curriculum Guides provide standards and objectives for all subject areas.
• Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSIA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education organization serving privately-schooled grade 1-8 students in Texas. Offers 62 academic contests in Math, Science, Language Arts, Speech, Social Studies, Research, and Fine Arts. POP has won three consecutive district championships.
• St. Patrick Catholic SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan school hosting the annual St. Patrick's Academic Fair competition. Typically seven diocesan schools participate including POP. Events include mental math, math, algebra, geography, on-site drawing, spelling, and poetry.
• The Pines Catholic CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth grade students attend overnight retreat at The Pines Catholic Camp as part of faith formation and community building activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large independent Christian K–12 school in Plano, TX. Competes head-to-head with POP for faith-oriented, college-prep-oriented families in the Plano market with comparable tuition tiers and academic positioning.
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school located in Plano, TX, serving the same immediate trade area as POP. Directly competes for parish and non-parish Catholic families in Plano with similar Diocesan curriculum and Blue-Ribbon-class programming.
• St. Mary's Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school in the Diocese of Dallas serving the Irving/Las Colinas area. Operates with the same diocesan curriculum, parish-affiliated model, and Blue-Ribbon-eligible academic programming as POP.
• Good Shepherd Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school in Allen, TX (adjacent to Plano), under the Diocese of Dallas. Competes for the same suburban Catholic families and offers a comparable curriculum, athletics, and tuition model.
• St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School: Catholic parish school in the Diocese of Dallas serving K–8 students. Directly comparable diocesan model with parish-affiliated enrollment, similar tuition, and competing for DFW-area Catholic families.
• Heritage Christian Academy: Independent Christian K–12 school in Plano/Frisco serving faith-seeking families in the same DFW suburban market. Competes for non-Catholic, faith-oriented families willing to pay premium private-school tuition.
• St. Patrick Catholic School: Diocesan Catholic school in Dallas that directly interacts with POP via the annual St. Patrick's Academic Fair. Operates as a fellow K–8 parish-school competitor serving DFW Catholic families with comparable programs and pricing.
• All Saints Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school in Dallas under the Diocese of Dallas, offering a comparable faith-based academic model, athletics, and parish-affiliated enrollment — a direct competitor for Catholic families in the DFW metroplex.

Broad incumbents

• Bishop Dunne Catholic School: Larger Catholic6–12 school in Dallas under the Diocese of Dallas. Broader incumbent in the diocesan education ecosystem, overlapping in the middle-school grades where POP families choose feeders for high school.
• John Paul II High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Plano, TX. Receives POP's 8th-grade graduates as a primary feeder and serves the same Catholic family market at the next stage of the educational continuum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/POPSchoolNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/popschoolplano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prince-of-peace-catholic-school-plano
• Instagraminstagram.com/popcsplano

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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