What The Randolph School does

The Randolph School is an independent, nonprofit progressive elementary school founded in 1963 and located on a 5-acre campus at 2467 Route 9D in Wappingers Falls, New York. It serves children from Pre-K through 5th grade through The Links Curriculum, a project-based program organized into four developmental stages (Downstairs Pre-K, Upstairs Neighborhood K–1, Lower Carriage House grades 2–3, Upper Carriage House grades 4–5) with daily outdoor learning, maple sugaring, and interdisciplinary studies. The school operates with a staff of approximately 14 educators and support personnel and reports no proprietary technology; operations run on a conventional stack including TADS for admissions, SSS (NAIS) for financial aid review, Brightwheel for camp registration, and Kindful for donations.

The business model is tuition-driven via the Stone Soup Flexible Tuition program, which offers four income-based tiers ranging from $941.25 to $1,500 per student per month on a 12-month schedule beginning May 2026, inclusive of Equipment and Activity Fees and requiring a 10% deposit upon enrollment. Supplementary revenue streams include summer camps for ages 3–14, afterschool enrichment programs (Creek Scouts, Randolph Rangers Archery, Yarn Barn, Flour Power Baking, Music, Legos & Game Club), an e-commerce merchandise store, and community fundraising through an Annual Fund and legacy gift program. Go-to-market is community-based: prospective families engage through Open Outdoors admissions events, campus tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and Director interviews, with enrollment decisions communicated in March–April. The customer base is exclusively local Hudson Valley families; there are no enterprise customers and no geographic expansion outside the Wappingers Falls campus.

Name

The Randolph School

Legal name

The Randolph School

Website

https://randolphschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Randolph School is an independent, nonprofit progressive elementary school in Wappingers Falls, NY, serving Pre-K through 5th grade with project-based, nature-based education on a 5-acre campus, funded via flexible tuition, summer camps, and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Progressive Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• Progressive elementary education
• Nature-based learning
• Project-based curriculum
• Outdoor education programs
• Independent private school

Headquarters

HQ city

Wappingers Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Flexible tuition program with four tiers based on family financial contribution capacity. Families able to pay full tuition may do so without financial disclosure. Those seeking flexible tuition submit applications through SSS (School and Student Services by NAIS) for income-based tier determination. Payment schedule is 12-month basis beginning May 2026, inclusive of Equipment and Activity Fees, with 10% deposit upon enrollment agreement.
2. School Store Merchandise: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, beanies), accessories (water bottles, playing cards, mugs), commemorative items (bricks for commemoration), cookbooks, and gift certificates. All proceeds benefit the school's ongoing mission.
3. Summer Camp and Afterschool Programs: Registration fees for summer camp programs (ages 3-14) and afterschool enrichment programs including Creek Scouts, Randolph Rangers Archery, Yarn Barn Knitting & Fiber Arts, Flour Power Baking Club, and Music. Programs run 9am-4pm daily during summer; 2:30pm-5pm for afterschool.
4. Annual Fund and Special Project Donations: Annual Fund donations supporting teachers, small class sizes, and educational materials. Special project donations directed toward specific needs like outdoor learning spaces, classroom resources, or new programs. Legacy gift program through estate planning including bequests, beneficiary designations, IRA charitable rollovers, and charitable trusts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Randolph School is an independent, nonprofit Pre-K through 5th grade elementary school that delivers progressive, nature-based, project-based education on its 5-acre Wappingers Falls, NY campus. Its core offerings include the year-round Links Curriculum organized into four developmental stages, plus a Summer Camp (ages 3–14) and After School Enrichment programs (Creek Scouts, archery, fiber arts, baking, music, and Legos/board games), all underpinned by the Stone Soup income-based Flexible Tuition model and an Annual Fund donation program.

Product overview

The Randolph School is an independent progressive school serving Pre-K through 5th grade students in Wappingers Falls, NY. The core educational offering is The Links Curriculum, a project-based learning program organized by developmental stages: Pre-K (Downstairs), Kindergarten-1st Grade (Upstairs Neighborhood), Grades 2-3 (Lower Carriage House), and Grades 4-5 (Upper Carriage House). Supporting programs include Summer Camps (ages 3-14) and After School Enrichment (Creek Scouts, Archery, Knitting, Baking, Music, Legos). The school offers Stone Soup Flexible Tuition with four income-based tiers, and operates an online store selling branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and commemorative bricks. All programs emphasize outdoor learning, nature-based education, and connection to the school's maple sugaring traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Progressive Elementary Education (Pre-K through 5th Grade) Year-round progressive Pre-K through 5th grade education organized into four developmental stages (Pre-K Downstairs, K–1 Upstairs Neighborhood, Grades 2–3 Lower Carriage House, Grades 4–5 Upper Carriage House) on a 5-acre campus in Wappingers Falls, NY. For families with children ages approximately 3–11 seeking nature-based, project-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired schooling.
• The Links Curriculum Proprietary project-based curriculum spanning Pre-K through 5th grade that connects learning across subjects, community, and nature. Includes dedicated phonics and reading instruction (Phonics, Reading, and Me), math instruction (Tang Math) aligned with state standards, and integrated studies such as maple sugaring, harvest feast, garden design, creek observation, and rocket launches.
• Summer Camp Program Summer camp offerings for children ages 3–14, running approximately 7 weeks from 9am–4pm. Programs include outdoor exploration, nature-based activities, and themed camps such as RYLOMI Storytelling for ages 10–14. Registration is handled through the Brightwheel platform.
• After School Enrichment Programs Afternoon enrichment programs running 2:30pm–5pm including Creek Scouts, Randolph Rangers Archery, Yarn Barn Knitting & Fiber Arts, Flour Power Baking Club, Music, and Legos & Game Club. Open to enrolled students and broader community; registration via Brightwheel.
• Stone Soup Flexible Tuition Income-based tuition program with four tiers (A–D) ranging from $941.25 to $1,500/month on a 12-month payment schedule beginning May 2026. Families able to pay full tuition may do so without financial disclosure; those seeking reduced tiers apply through SSS (School and Student Services by NAIS). Includes Equipment and Activity Fees and a 10% deposit upon enrollment.
• Randolph School Store Online merchandise store selling branded apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, beanies), accessories (water bottles, playing cards, mugs), the Vintage Randolph Community Cookbook, and other branded items. All proceeds benefit the school's ongoing mission.
• Commemorative Bricks Customizable memorial bricks in 4x8 and 8x8 sizes ($100–$225) with personalized messages displayed on campus to honor loved ones or support the school.
• Camp & Afterschool E-Gift Certificates Digital gift certificates available in $100, $200, or $400 denominations, delivered by email instantly, applicable toward afterschool program or summer camp enrollment.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TADScoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application management platform used for admissions, enrollment, and financial components. Families apply through TADS starting in December. The platform handles all admissions, enrollment, and financial paperwork for the application process.
• SSS (School and Student Services by NAIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial review partner that processes income disclosures and supporting documents to help determine flexible tuition tiers for families. SSS Family Portal is used with partner code 200577 for applications. Reviews are conducted with all identifying information redacted for committee fairness.
• BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationEarly childhood education management platform used for summer camp and afterschool program registration. The platform handles enrollment forms and student management for RYLOMI programs and other camp registrations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Established independent Pre-K through 12 school in Cambridge, MA with a progressive tradition and significant campus resources. Operates at much larger scale than Randolph but shares the independent progressive K-12 category with comparable tuition tier.
• Sidwell Friends School: Highly established independent K-12 Quaker school in Washington, DC with a progressive, rigorous liberal-arts approach. Lead Early Childhood Educator Katie Kunin previously taught there; while much larger and more elite, it operates in the same progressive pedagogy category.

Direct peers

• New Canaan Country School: Independent Pre-K through 9 school in New Canaan, CT, with a progressive, child-centered philosophy and significant outdoor/campus footprint. Amy Miklos (Randolph's Head of Curriculum & Programs) previously taught there, underscoring comparable pedagogy.
• City and Country School: Independent progressive school in Manhattan serving ages 2-13 with a progressive, child-centered philosophy rooted in progressive-era pedagogy. Closely aligned with Randolph's mission-driven, project-based approach and comparable tuition tier structure.
• National Child Research Center: Highly regarded progressive preschool in Washington, DC founded in 1928. Lead Early Childhood Educator Katie Kunin previously taught there; directly comparable on progressive early-childhood pedagogy and selective admissions profile.
• The Washington Market School: Independent early-childhood and elementary school in lower Manhattan with a play-based, progressive, Reggio-influenced approach. Randolph teacher Maria de la Peña previously taught there, indicating shared pedagogical DNA in early-childhood progressive education.
• The Calhoun School: Independent progressive school on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving nursery through 12th grade with a progressive, student-centered philosophy. Comparable in pedagogy (project-based, child-driven learning) and tuition model, and a reference point for Randolph's larger-scale peers.
• Poughkeepsie Day School: Independent progressive school in Poughkeepsie, NY, founded in 1934 — and the institution Randolph's three founders (Lee Tomlins, Dee Rittenhouse, Jerry Pomeroy) left in 1963 to start Randolph. Serves a similar Hudson Valley demographic with project-based, child-centered K-8 education.
• Old First Nursery School: Independent, parent-cooperative progressive nursery school in Brooklyn with a play-based, child-driven philosophy. Randolph teacher Maria de la Peña previously taught there; comparable early-childhood progressive DNA.
• Miquon School: Independent progressive school in Conshohocken, PA serving ages 3-12 with project-based, child-centered learning on a wooded campus. Directly comparable in progressive pedagogy, size (~150 students), and outdoor/nature-based orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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