Portsmouth Catholic Regional School

What Portsmouth Catholic Regional School does

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School (PCRS) is a private, nonprofit Catholic school operating under the Diocese of Richmond at 2301 Oregon Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia, serving students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade. Founded in 1876 as Saint Joseph's Academy, the school traces a 150-year continuous legacy of Catholic education in the Portsmouth area and was formed in its current regional configuration in February 1970 through the consolidation of Saint Paul's School, Little Flower School, and Holy Angels School. It is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and offers a faith-integrated curriculum that combines academics (MAP testing for differentiated instruction, special subjects in art, Spanish, music, technology, and physical education) with Catholic formation and leadership development (National Junior Honor Society, altar servers, student advisory council, safety patrol).

The school's business model is multi-stream but tuition-centric. Tuition for Pre-K through 8th grade is the primary revenue source, supplemented by Extended Care services (before/after school care priced from $150–$400 per month), the annual CARE Campaign and 150th anniversary fundraising, the annual Ms. Gerry Memorial Golf Tournament (tiered sponsorships from $200 to $3,000), PTO spiritwear sales, and Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit donations routed through the McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by a referral network of six affiliated Catholic parishes across the Hampton Roads region (Church of St. Therese, Church of the Resurrection, Holy Angels, St. Mary of the Presentation, St. Mary's Bowers Hill, St. Paul) and by a specialized 75-year-old outreach program to military families stationed at surrounding naval installations. The Segura Educational Initiative additionally serves Latino families through tuition assistance and bilingual programming.

PCRS operates on a stack of standard K-12 education technology: FACTS SIS with RenWeb for admissions and the family portal, IXL Math and Reading A-Z for personalized academic practice, Follett Destiny for library management, Kronos for staff time tracking, Neon CRM for fundraising campaigns, and Calendly for tour scheduling. Continuous Enrollment retains students through 8th grade graduation with a $75 annual registration fee. The school has a disclosed 85% family retention rate, serves a regional Hampton Roads/Southeast Virginia market, and reports a total of 10 employees in available firmographic data — though this appears to reflect only administrative staff rather than full teaching faculty. No revenue, headcount trend, or enrollment figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School

Legal name

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School

Website

https://portsmouthcatholic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School is a nonprofit, Middle States-accredited Catholic school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving Pre-K3 through 8th grade students with faith-integrated academics, supported by tuition, extended care, and an affiliated network of six Hampton Roads parishes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Private K-8 schooling
• Early childhood programs
• Extended care services
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for Pre-K through 8th grade education. Families can apply for financial aid through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
2. Extended Care Services: Before and after school care program providing additional revenue. Monthly and occasional rate options available for Kindergarten-8th grade and Pre-K programs.
3. Donations and Fundraising: CARE Campaign annual fundraising, 150th anniversary donations, and various campaign initiatives through Neon CRM platform.
4. Golf Tournament: Annual memorial golf tournament with individual player fees and corporate sponsorship levels ranging from $200 to $3,000.
5. Spiritwear and Merchandise: Sales of school spirit items including t-shirts, hoodies, ornaments, and other branded merchandise through PTO.
6. Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits: Donations to McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation provide 65% tax credit for donors while generating scholarship funds for low-income students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School delivers Pre-K3 through 8th grade Catholic education in Portsmouth, Virginia, combining faith formation with academics, small-class differentiated instruction, and high-school credit opportunities. The school supplements classroom learning with extended care (before/after school from 6am–6pm), athletics (basketball, soccer, golf), student clubs, and leadership programs, while offering tuition assistance through financial aid, the Segura Educational Initiative, and Virginia's Education Tax Credit program.

Product overview

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School offers a unified Pre-K3 through 8th Grade Catholic education program combining faith formation with academic excellence. The core product encompasses comprehensive elementary and middle school education, supplemented by Pre-K programs (Early Learners PK-3 and Junior Kindergarten PK-4), Extended Care services, Athletics (basketball, soccer, golf), Student Clubs (Drama, Forensics, Running, Minetest), and Leadership Opportunities (Altar Servers, Lectors, NJHS, Safety Patrol). Financial support is provided through Financial Aid, the Segura Educational Initiative for Latino families, and Virginia's Education Tax Credit program. The school uses FACTS SIS for enrollment management and MAP testing for differentiated instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Education Program (Pre-K3 through 8th Grade) Comprehensive Catholic education program for students ages 3 through 14, integrating faith formation with academic instruction, MAP-based differentiated learning, and access to high-school credits during middle school years.
• Pre-K Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn high school credits while in middle school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Church of St. TheresecoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 4137 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321. One of six parishes serving the PCRS community. Phone: (757) 488-2553. Parish provides enrollment referrals and faith formation support.
• Church of the ResurrectioncoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. One of six parishes in the PCRS network. Phone: (757) 484-7335. Parish provides community connections and enrollment pipeline.
• Holy Angels ParishcoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702. One of six parishes serving the PCRS community. Phone: (757) 485-2142.
• St. Mary of the PresentationcoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 202 S. Broad Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. One of six parishes in the PCRS network. Phone: (757) 539-5732.
• St Mary's – Bowers HillcoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 536 Homestead Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. One of six parishes serving the PCRS community. Phone: (757) 488-2663.
• St. Paul ParishcoreOthersAffiliated Catholic parish at 518 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. One of six parishes in the PCRS network. Phone: (757) 397-7066.
• McMahon Parater Scholarship FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation approved by Virginia Department of Education to receive donations under the Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits (EISTC) program. Distributes scholarships to qualifying students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Richmond. Donors receive 65% tax credit. Contact: Donna Henry at 757-488-6744.
• Tidewater Catholic Basketball League (TCBL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic league promoting basketball as a team sport among children aged 8-15 in Catholic schools. Promotes team spirit, good sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
• Tidewater Catholic Golf League (TCGL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic league impacting lives of young people through golf with programs building character and promoting healthy choices. Partner with The First Tee of Hampton Roads.
• The First Tee of Hampton RoadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization establishing Nine Core Values (honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment) through golf programs.
• VIRTUS ProgramsminorOthersChild protection programs created in 1998 by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS training required for volunteers in certain capacities per diocesan policy. Programs educate and empower individuals to ensure safe environments for children.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline financial aid assessment platform used for evaluating family need for tuition assistance. Families complete FACTS application to determine eligibility for financial aid.
• Diocese of Richmond - Segura InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop DiLorenzo's 2010 initiative to increase Latino student enrollment in Catholic schools through tuition assistance for Hispanic families with financial need. Provides professional development for staff. Contact: Karla Kanter, Segura Advocate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hampton Roads Academy: Independent PK–12 school in Newport News serving the broader Hampton Roads private-school market. Geographically distinct but draws from the same regional pool of private education families as PCRS.

Broad incumbents

• Cape Henry Collegiate School: Independent PK–12 college-prep school in Virginia Beach with a long operating history in Hampton Roads. Overlaps with PCRS for the same pool of parents seeking private K–12 education in the region.
• Norfolk Collegiate School: Independent K–12 school in Norfolk providing a private alternative for Hampton Roads families. Competes for the same tuition-paying demographic with a broader-grade portfolio.
• Norfolk Academy: Established independent PK–12 day school in Norfolk serving the same Hampton Roads affluent family market. A larger, broader-scope incumbent that competes for the same private-school tuition-paying families PCRS targets.

Direct peers

• Catholic High School (Virginia Beach): Sister diocesan high school (formerly Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School) within the Diocese of Richmond. Functions as PCRS's natural downstream placement for graduating 8th graders and shares diocesan governance, faculty pipelines, and parish referral network.
• Portsmouth Christian School: Faith-based K–12 school in the same Portsmouth, VA market as PCRS. Competes directly for the same faith-oriented families and offers an alternative denominational (non-Catholic) private school option in the immediate catchment area.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school operating under the same Diocese of Richmond structure as PCRS with comparable faith-based programming, tuition model, and Diocesan accreditation framework.
• Star of the Sea Catholic School: Catholic K–8 school in the Virginia Beach area of the same Diocese of Richmond; competes with PCRS for faith-based K–8 enrollment in the broader Hampton Roads region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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