Racine Christian School

What Racine Christian School does

Racine Christian School (RCS) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian school founded in 1929 and operating from a single campus at 912 Virginia Street, Racine, Wisconsin. The school delivers Christ-centered education to approximately 196-214 students in 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade, drawing families from more than 36 Christian congregations in the Racine area. RCS is accredited by the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA) body and is a member of Christian Schools International. Students consistently score above national averages on standardized tests, and the school integrates biblical worldview instruction across academics, weekly chapels, student-led worship, small groups, arts, athletics (Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading), and Spanish-language curriculum.

The school's core product is traditional in-person K-8 education, supplemented by a Virtual Campus option (K5-8th grade) delivered in partnership with BriteStar Christian Virtual Education for Racine Parental Choice students who thrive in remote settings, and a Before and After School Care (BASC) program (6:30-8:45 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.) with tiered hourly pricing for working parents. Ancillary programs include Friends of RCS (PTO fundraising for textbooks, curriculum, and playground equipment), a Spirit Wear merchandise store, and tuition-assistance mechanisms (TRIP gift-card rebate program, FACTS Grant and Aid, scholarships, endowment aid, flexible payment plans).

RCS generates revenue primarily from tuition and the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, which funds tuition for more than 75% of enrolled families, with supplementary income from donations, the annual "Fore the Kids" Golf Classic fundraiser, PTO fundraisers, spirit wear sales, planned giving through a Barnabas Foundation partnership, and an endowment fund. The school is governed by a board led by Board President Glenn Schultz, with Mark Peterson serving as Head of School. The operating technology stack is composed of third-party SaaS — FACTS, RenWeb, Google Calendar, Aplos, and Mailchimp — with no proprietary AI or platform technology.

Name

Racine Christian School

Legal name

Racine Christian School

Website

https://racinechristianschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Racine Christian School is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) K-8 Christian school in Racine, Wisconsin, founded in 1929, serving approximately 196-214 students from more than 36 local congregations through in-person and virtual campuses funded by tuition, the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Christian school services
• Faith-based schooling
• Before after school care
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Racine

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition revenue from private paying families and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. More than 75% of families participate in RPCP. Competitive tuition with other private schools in the area.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Online donations, check donations, stock/bonds/securities gifts, sponsorship programs, and annual Fall Fund Drive. 501(c)(3) organization with general fund and endowment fund.
3. PTO Fundraising: PTO raises funds through Christmas Shop, various fundraisers for textbooks, curriculum materials, playground equipment and other extras not covered by tuition.
4. Planned Giving: Partnership with Barnabas Foundation for legacy gifts including wills/trusts, IRA/401(k) beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, and real estate gifts.
5. Spirit Wear Sales: Spirit wear merchandise sold through online store partnership with 1st Place Spirit Wear.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Racine Christian School delivers Christ-centered K-8 education (4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade) through a traditional in-person campus at 912 Virginia St, Racine, WI, and a Virtual Campus option (K5-8th grade) delivered in partnership with BriteStar Christian Virtual Education. The school supplements its core academic program with Before and After School Care (BASC), an athletics program (Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading), and Spirit Wear merchandise, all integrated with a biblical worldview and whole-child philosophy. The school is accredited by WRISA, is a Christian Schools International member, and participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.

Product overview

Racine Christian School provides a comprehensive Christ-centered educational portfolio consisting of two primary delivery modes: traditional in-person education (4K-8th grade) at the 912 Virginia Street campus, and a Virtual Campus option (K5-8th grade) delivered in partnership with BriteStar Christian Virtual Education. The school enhances its core academic offerings with supplemental programs including Before and After School Care (BASC), RCS Athletics (Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading), a PTO (Friends of RCS), tuition assistance through TRIP and scholarships, and spirit wear merchandise. All programs integrate biblical truth and aim to develop the whole child spiritually, academically, and creatively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional In-Person Education (4K-8th Grade) Christ-centered academic instruction for students in 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade at the 912 Virginia Street campus. Integrates biblical truth into every subject through weekly chapels, student-led worship, small groups, and daily devotions, with supplemental arts, athletics, and Spanish language curriculum. Students graduate with an RCS diploma prepared for high school.
• Virtual Campus (K5-8th Grade) Remote learning program for K5-8th grade students delivered through partnership with BriteStar Christian Virtual Education. Provides state-licensed teachers and a faith-based curriculum taught from a Christian perspective. Available to Racine Parental Choice students who thrive in a remote setting, with the option to participate in RCS extracurricular activities and transition to the traditional classroom when spots are available. Open enrollment periods run monthly from February through September.
• Before and After School Care (BASC) Childcare service for 4K-8th grade students serving working parents, operating 6:30-8:45 a.m. before school and 4:00-6:00 p.m. after school, with 4K extended care also available. Tiered hourly pricing: $4/hr for one child, $3/hr each for two, $2/hr each for three, capped at $10 total for four or more children. Registration and billing handled through FACTS.
• RCS Athletics Program School athletic program promoting student growth, character, and school spirit, with sports including Cross Country (grades 4-8), Volleyball (grades 5-8), Basketball (grades 5-8), Cheerleading (grades 5-8), and a mascot spirit squad (grades 5-8). Includes competitive achievements such as Quiz Bowl 1st Place finishes and Crusader Classic Volleyball tournament placements.
• Spirit Wear Shop Branded school merchandise featuring the RCS mascot Bobbie Bobcat and school colors, sold online through a partnership with 1st Place Spirit Wear.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• BriteStar Christian Virtual EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to offer virtual education to Racine Parental Choice students serving K5-8th grade. BriteStar provides state-licensed teachers with faith-based curriculum taught from Christian perspective. Virtual students can participate in extracurricular activities and transition to traditional classroom when spots available.
• Christian Schools International (CSI)supportingOthersMember organization providing position guidance and resources. CSI maintains position that Common Core is standards not curriculum and supports biblical approach to education.
• Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA)coreOthersAccreditation body ensuring high standards of academic excellence and spiritual formation. RCS maintains WRISA accreditation through ongoing professional development.
• Ives Grove Golf LinksminorOthersVenue for annual Fore the Kids Golf Classic fundraiser. Voted Best of Racine County 2024 among golf courses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lake Country Lutheran High School: Lutheran high school in Hartland, WI serving Waukesha County families with a faith-integrated curriculum. Comparable regional faith-based private school choice for Wisconsin parents.
• Wisconsin Lutheran High School: Large Lutheran high school in Milwaukee, WI offering college-preparatory, Christ-centered education. Comparable as a regional faith-based private school competing for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program students.
• Milwaukee Lutheran High School: Lutheran secondary school in Milwaukee, WI providing Christ-centered secondary education in the same southeast Wisconsin market. Comparable in mission and in participating in Wisconsin's choice programs.
• Shoreland Lutheran High School: Wisconsin Lutheran high school serving grades 9-12 in southeast Wisconsin with a faith-based curriculum similar to RCS. Comparable in mission and regional footprint, though at the secondary level.
• Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School: Lutheran secondary school in Jackson, WI, serving the greater Milwaukee/Racine corridor with a Christ-centered academic model. Comparable as a regional faith-based school choice for southeast Wisconsin families.

Broad incumbents

• Seton Education Partners: National nonprofit operator of faith-based (primarily Catholic) K-8 schools, scaling via in-house and partner-operated schools. Comparable as a broader, well-capitalized incumbent operating faith-based elementary education networks with similar revenue mix.
• Stride (K12 Inc): Large publicly traded operator of online K-12 programs including faith-based and private school options. Comparable as a broad incumbent in online K-12 delivery, intersecting with RCS's emerging virtual campus offering.

Emerging players

• BriteStar Christian Virtual Education: State-licensed Christian virtual education provider currently partnering with RCS to deliver its K5–8th grade virtual campus. Closely comparable as a faith-based online K-8 alternative; overlaps with RCS's most differentiated growth lever.

Direct peers

• Heritage Christian School: Independent, evangelical Christian K-12 school with multiple campuses delivering biblical-worldview education. Comparable as a private faith-based K-12 operator using the same tuition-plus-donation revenue model and accreditation pathways.
• Racine Lutheran High School: Faith-based secondary school located in the Racine, WI area serving local families seeking Christian-centered education. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, denominationally-affiliated mission, and the fact that RCS middle-school students compete academically (e.g., Quiz Bowl) against Racine Lutheran.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RCS912
• Facebookfacebook.com/racinechristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/racine-christian-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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