What RIVERTREE ACADEMY INC does

Rivertree Academy Inc is a private, non-profit Christian school operating a single campus in the Lake Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 2015 and now in its tenth school year, the school serves PreK4 through 5th grade students with a faith-based, whole-child curriculum built around four pillars (Learn Well, Love Well, Work Well, Lead Well). Programs beyond core academics include after-school enrichment clubs, a monthly mentoring program in partnership with Academy 4, leadership development with Operation Progress Fort Worth, and learning-difference support via partnerships with Starpoint School at TCU and Sit Beside. The school is led by Head of School Dr. Justina Jenkins and is governed by a Board of Directors.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform. Its website is built on Squarespace, tuition is processed through a third-party payment portal, and donations run through a Harness giving page. Revenues are derived from five streams: tuition from enrolled families, recurring monthly gifts, one-time student sponsorships ($5,000-$15,000), non-cash gifts (stock, planned giving, in-kind), and event-based fundraising led by Dinner Under the Stars (with sponsorship tiers up to $75,000) and The Big Dill pickleball tournament. Up to full scholarships are offered to every student with financial need, meaning a substantial share of tuition is effectively underwritten by donations.

Strategically, Rivertree recently completed a capital campaign and opened a new building in 2024, achieved dual-accreditation in May 2022, and expanded its donor pipeline through the Clearfork Society (young professionals) and tiered event sponsorships. Operational scale remains modest at approximately 20 employees serving a single campus, with all activity concentrated in the Fort Worth market.

Name

RIVERTREE ACADEMY INC

Legal name

Rivertree Academy Inc

Website

https://rivertreeacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rivertree Academy Inc is a non-profit Christian private school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving PreK through 5th grade students in the Lake Como community through tuition, donations, and scholarships, with enrichment, mentoring, and learning-support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-5 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Programs (EDAJAGAA)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• K-5 elementary school
• Scholarship programs
• After-school enrichment
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition payments from families for private Christian education
2. Student Scholarships via Sponsorship: Gifts of $15,000, $10,000, or $5,000 from donors to sponsor individual students for their school year covering teacher salaries, curriculum, student programs, and facilities
3. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising dinner (Dinner Under the Stars) and pickleball tournament (The Big Dill) where tickets and sponsorships support student scholarships and programs
4. Monthly Giving: Recurring monthly donations from supporters providing steady, reliable support for daily operations, classroom resources, and ongoing educational programs
5. Non-Cash Gifts: Accepts non-cash gifts of stock, planned gifts through wills, and in-kind donations via Amazon Wishlist

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rivertree Academy is a private Christian school serving PreK through 5th grade students in the Lake Como community of Fort Worth, Texas. The school delivers Christ-centered academic education combined with character development, mentoring, after-school enrichment clubs, and up-to-full scholarships for students with financial need. Operations are sustained through tuition, individual and corporate donations, student sponsorships, monthly giving programs, and annual community fundraising events.

Product overview

Rivertree Academy is a private Christian school offering a unified educational program for PreK through 5th grade students in Fort Worth, TX. The institution provides a holistic approach combining core academic instruction with enrichment programs including after-school clubs, a mentoring program, and Academy 4 partnership. The school supports students through scholarship programs and operates community fundraising events including the annual Dinner Under the Stars and The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament. The Clearfork Society offers a young professional engagement program, while Learn Well partnerships support students with learning differences.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rivertree Academy Private Christian Education Private Christian school providing PreK through 5th grade education to families in the Lake Como community of Fort Worth, TX, focused on academic excellence, Christ-centered character development, and whole-child education.
• After-School Enrichment Program Weekday after-school enrichment clubs running from 3:45pm to 6:00pm, offering activities such as Bible study, sports, arts, praise dance, STEM, Legos, nature, and health for enrolled students.
• Mentoring Program
• Student Scholarships
• Dinner Under the Stars Annual Fundraiser
• The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament
• The Clearfork Society

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Starpoint School at TCUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Starpoint School at Texas Christian University providing additional academic support for students with learning differences to ensure all students receive resources needed to succeed.
• Sit BesidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing supplementary support services for students with learning differences, complementing the school's commitment to serving all learners.
• Academy 4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring partnership connecting students with adult mentors for deeper relational connections and character development on a monthly basis.
• CCPD (Fort Worth Police Department)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPD provides funding for the Behavior Management program, which teaches students how to express complex emotions and heal from trauma in a healthy, productive way.
• Operation Progress Fort WorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partnership helping students develop skills to lead well and enact positive change in their community.
• Frost BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank partner that covered the cost of Ole South (food) for the annual Thanksgiving brunch event.
• ASE SchoolminorOthersLocal school whose seniors participated in a day of service at Rivertree Academy, assisting in classrooms and supporting teachers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fort Worth Academy: Private, non-faith-based K-8 school in Fort Worth that competes for the same metro-area families seeking private elementary education. Comparable grade span and city footprint though without Rivertree's scholarship-heavy mission.
• Trinity Valley School: Independent, non-faith-based K-12 school in Fort Worth with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable Fort Worth private-school competitor for families with resources to choose among private options in the metro.
• Lake Country Christian School: Private Christian school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area serving families seeking faith-based K-12 education. Comparable faith-based identity, geographic region, and private-school positioning, though larger and not scholarship-funded.
• The Kessler School: Private, independent K-6 school in Dallas serving a similar urban North Texas demographic with a project-based, whole-child approach. Comparable independent school positioning and elementary grade span in the same metro.
• The Oaks Academy: Faith-based, private K-6 school in Indianapolis that serves a similarly under-resourced urban population through scholarships and a whole-child Christian education model. Closely comparable mission, grade span, and tuition-assistance structure to Rivertree.

Regional players

• Uplift Education: DFW-based public charter school network operating multiple campuses serving primarily under-resourced communities in the same metro as Rivertree. Direct competitor for the same families via a free public-charter pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Great Hearts Academies: Charter management organization operating classical, liberal-arts K-12 campuses in Texas and other states. Comparable emphasis on rigorous academics and character formation, though tuition-free and substantially larger than Rivertree.
• ResponsiveEd: Texas-based charter operator running multiple public-charter networks that serve under-resourced and at-risk student populations. Operates in the same state and competes for similar families, though through a free public-charter model.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Large charter network operating across Texas including the DFW metro, serving predominantly under-resourced families with college-preparatory programming. Comparable student population and mission but much larger scale and public/charter funding model.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large, multi-state charter network with a strong Texas presence focused on college-prep outcomes for under-resourced students. Comparable mission of serving low-income families with rigorous academics, though at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rivertreeacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rivertree-academy-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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