Redeemer Lutheran Church and School

What Redeemer Lutheran Church and School does

Redeemer Lutheran Church and School is a private, faith-based TK-8 school operating under the umbrella of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Redwood City, California. Founded in 1957 by Reverend John Marozik with 53 students in grades 1-8, the school has grown to serve Bay Area families (spanning South San Francisco to Cupertino, Lathrop to Half Moon Bay) across three sequential programs — Early Education (Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd Grade), Intermediate Education (3rd-5th Grade), and Middle School (6th-8th Grade). The curriculum integrates Benchmark Advance (literacy), Big Ideas Math Common Core, One in Christ and Habitudes (Christian studies), NWEA MAP Growth assessment three times yearly, and ROAR values (Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility) within a PBIS social-emotional framework. Supporting sub-products include the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) athletics program, performing arts (K-8 annual musicals), weekly chapel services with Junior/Youth Praise Team and Chapel Band, and milestone field trips (Gold Rush, Outdoor Education, Washington D.C.).

The school's technology infrastructure consists of a 1:1 iPad program, interactive projectors in every classroom, and operational integrations with Jupiter (LMS), ParentSquare (communications), Ravenna (admissions), TADS (tuition/financial aid), Dennis Uniform, and Choicelunch. The campus at 468 Grand Street includes 10 classrooms on two floors, Transitional Kindergarten space, two large play areas, a lunch courtyard, and a modern multi-purpose hall with a large stage. The organization is dual-accredited through WASC and NLSA, maintains a 1:11 student-teacher ratio, and reports 100% high school acceptance for the 2025 graduating class.

The business model is tuition-led with philanthropic supplementation. Primary revenue is annual tuition, quoted at $17,200 for 2026-2027 for the first child (TK-8), divided into 12 monthly payments (June through May), with multiple-child discounts of $500 (2nd child) and $1,000 (3rd child). Secondary revenue includes a $100 non-refundable application fee, $350 annual enrollment fee ($500 after deadline), and $225 annual activities fee. The Annual Fund targets $300,000 in tax-deductible donations from families and community members. Financial aid is administered through the RLEAF Program (deadline February 22, 2026) and The BASIC Fund (deadline March 28, 2026). Enrollment is managed through Ravenna, with go-to-market driven by open houses, school tours, community referrals, and an early-bird 5% tuition incentive for priority applications submitted by February 2, 2026.

Name

Redeemer Lutheran Church and School

Legal name

Redeemer School Redwood City

Website

https://redeemer-school.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Redeemer Lutheran Church and School is a private, faith-based TK-8 Christian school in Redwood City, California, serving Bay Area families from South San Francisco to Cupertino and Lathrop to Half Moon Bay since 1957 with a 1:11 student-teacher ratio, dual WASC and NLSA accreditation, and published 2026-2027 tuition of $17,200 annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Christian school education
• Faith-based elementary education
• Middle school academics
• Transitional kindergarten program

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Tuition: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Tuition is quoted as an annual rate divided into 12 monthly payments (June through May).
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: New student application fee of $100/student (non-refundable), annual enrollment fee of $350/student for new and returning students ($500 after deadline), and annual activities fee of $225/student.
3. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from families, extended family, friends, and community members to support the school's programmatic offerings. Target of $300,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redeemer School is a private TK-8 Christian school in Redwood City, California, providing year-long academic instruction from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school integrates Christian values and the ROAR character framework with rigorous academics, supported by a 1:1 iPad program, dual WASC and NLSA accreditation, and annual tuition billed in 12 monthly installments. Families enroll directly through the Ravenna application portal, with supplemental financial aid via the RLEAF fund and an Annual Fund donation campaign.

Product overview

Redeemer School is a private TK-8 Christian school offering a unified educational product that integrates academics with character development and spiritual growth. The core product spans three sequential programs: Early Education (Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd Grade), Intermediate Education (3rd-5th Grade), and Middle School (6th-8th Grade). Supporting sub-products include athletics in the West Bay Athletic League, performing arts with annual musical productions from K-8, weekly chapel services with music programs (JPT, YPT, Chapel Band), and milestone field trips including Outdoor Ed, Gold Rush, and Washington D.C. Financial support is available through the RLEAF (Redeemer Lions Educational Assistance Fund) program. The school is dual-accredited through WASC and NLSA, with students assessed three times yearly using NWEA MAP Growth assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Education Program (TK-2nd Grade) Educational program for Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd grade emphasizing play-centered learning, foundational literacy using Benchmark Advance, mathematics using Big Ideas Math Common Core, and Christian studies using One in Christ curriculum. Designed for young learners ages 4-8.
• Intermediate Education Program (3rd-5th Grade) Elementary program for grades 3-5 developing critical thinking, deeper math concepts, expanded Spanish language skills, and Biblical peacemaking. Includes annual class musicals and athletic team participation for students ages 8-11.
• Middle School Program (6th-8th Grade) Comprehensive middle school program for grades 6-8 designed as the culmination of academic, personal, and spiritual growth preparing students for high school. Includes 6th-8th Math and 8th Grade Algebra using Big Ideas Math, Humanities combining Language Arts and Social Studies, Public Speaking, and Christian Studies using Habitudes curriculum.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program for students in 3rd-8th grades with an 'everybody plays' philosophy. Includes Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons plus Year-Round Cheer. Competes in the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL).
• Performing Arts and Musicals Musical production program featuring annual shows including 'Annie Jr.', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Into the Woods', 'The Little Mermaid', and a 'Hamilton' adaptation. Every K-5th grade class performs an annual production, with Middle School producing an end-of-year musical.
• Chapel and Music Programs Weekly chapel services emphasizing Christian values and ROAR principles. Includes Junior Praise Team (3rd-5th grade), Youth Praise Team (6th-8th grade), and Chapel Band for middle school musicians leading Friday chapels.
• Milestone Field Trips Specialized experiential learning trips including 2nd Grade Producers and Consumers (Whole Foods economics), 4th Grade California Gold Rush overnight, 6th Grade Outdoor Education science program, and 8th Grade Washington D.C. national landmarks experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school acceptance rate for 2025 graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stratford School: Private TK-8 school operator with multiple Bay Area campuses offering college-prep academics, similar tuition tier, and comparable target demographic of Bay Area families seeking premium private K-8 education.
• Basis Independent Schools: Private TK-12 school with a Silicon Valley campus offering accelerated, college-prep academics to Bay Area families at premium tuition — comparable target segment and academic-outcome emphasis.
• Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton: Catholic faith-based PK-12 school on the Peninsula serving Bay Area families seeking rigorous academics integrated with spiritual formation — directly comparable faith-based positioning, location, and parent demographic.
• Pinewood School: Independent K-12 school in Los Altos Hills serving Peninsula families with small classes, individualized attention, and strong college-prep outcomes — comparable academic positioning and target demographic.
• Trinity Lutheran School: Lutheran K-8 school sharing the same faith-based identity, NLSA accreditation pathway, and Christ-centered curriculum approach — directly comparable denomination, size, and program structure.
• Challenger School: Private K-8 school with Bay Area campuses focused on academic rigor, individualized instruction, and family-oriented culture — overlapping target market and similar academic positioning to Redeemer.
• Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School: Faith-based K-8 day school in Palo Alto providing rigorous academics with values-based education for Bay Area families — similar faith-based positioning, Peninsula location, and small-class culture.
• St. Simon Parish School: Catholic K-8 school in Los Altos serving Peninsula families seeking faith-integrated private education with strong academics and small class sizes — comparable size, faith-based identity, and target geography.

Broad incumbents

• The Harker School: Established K-12 private school in San Jose with extensive programming, athletics, and college-prep outcomes — serves overlapping Bay Area family demographic but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Woodside Priory School: Catholic boarding and day middle school on the Peninsula serving Bay Area families seeking faith-integrated education with rigorous academics and signature programs — overlapping market with broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@redeemerschoolrwc
• Facebookfacebook.com/rlsrwc
• Instagraminstagram.com/redeemer.school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redeemer-lutheran-church-and-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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