Risen Savior Academy

What Risen Savior Academy does

Risen Savior Academy is a private Christian school operating as a ministry of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Founded in 2020 as a preschool with nine students, the academy has grown to nearly 100 students across five classes spanning 2-year-old, 3-year-old, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), and elementary grades Kindergarten through Third Grade, with Fourth Grade announced for the 2027-2028 school year and a stated goal of becoming a full K-8 institution within five years. Curriculum combines HighScope for preschool with Christ-Light (Bible), Collaborative Classroom (ELA), Reveal Math, Mystery Science, and TCI Social Studies for elementary, delivered in small classes with iPads, interactive displays, and dedicated lead-teacher/assistant pairings.

The school's technology stack is intentionally modest and off-the-shelf: Brightwheel manages preschool sign-in and family communications, Gradelink serves as the elementary parent portal, BreezeChMS handles church-aligned online giving, and SignUpGenius coordinates volunteer events. There is no proprietary platform; technology is deployed to support operations rather than to differentiate the educational product. Marketing and admissions run direct-to-consumer through campus tours, online applications, the academy website, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Search, supplemented by pastoral referrals from Risen Savior Lutheran Church.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition across preschool and elementary programs, with supplemental streams from aftercare/STEAM enrichment, elementary uniform sales via a partner store, and a tiered Community Partner Program (Bronze through Diamond) that monetizes local business sponsorships. Florida Empowerment Scholarships, the Hope Scholarship, and a 10% sibling discount shape realized pricing. The academy and church are jointly conducting a $15 million Capital Campaign to fund a two-story facility expansion targeting 180 students across nine classrooms. As a nonprofit ministry under the church, the entity has no external shareholders and reinvests into its educational mission.

Name

Risen Savior Academy

Legal name

Risen Savior Academy

Website

https://rsavioracademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Risen Savior Academy is a private Christian preschool-through-third-grade school (expanding toward K-8) in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, operated as a ministry of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, serving ~100 families with HighScope preschool and Christ-centered elementary curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian Education (K-8)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• Early childhood education
• Elementary school programs
• Preschool education
• Christ-centered schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood Ranch

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for preschool (2-year-old, 3-year-old, VPK) and elementary programs (Kindergarten through Third Grade). Tuition is paid per academic year with various scholarship and discount options available including sibling discounts (10%) and staff discounts.
2. Aftercare Services: Aftercare services available from 3pm to 5:30pm for elementary students, and STEAM enrichment program from 11:30am to 1:30pm for preschool students, providing supplemental revenue with flexible attendance options.
3. Uniform Sales: Revenue from school uniform store partnerships for elementary student uniforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Risen Savior Academy is a private Christian school that delivers tuition-based preschool education for ages 2 through Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) using the HighScope Curriculum, plus elementary education for Kindergarten through Third Grade (expanding to K-8) using Christ-Light, Collaborative Classroom, Reveal Math, Mystery Science, and TCI Social Studies curricula. The school is operated as a ministry of Risen Savior Lutheran Church at its Lakewood Ranch, Florida campus and supplements core academics with STEAM enrichment/aftercare, scholarship programs, and community partner sponsorships.

Product overview

Risen Savior Academy operates as a K-8 Christian academy (currently serving preschool through 3rd grade with planned expansion) consisting of a Preschool Program using the HighScope Curriculum for ages 2-4, an Elementary Program implementing Christ-Light, Collaborative Classroom (ELA), Reveal Math, Mystery Science, and TCI Social Studies curricula, supported by STEAM Enrichment aftercare services. The institution also offers a Community Partner Program for corporate sponsorships and a Capital Campaign for facility expansion, all coordinated through a Parent-Teacher Organization (FORS) and supported by scholarship programs for tuition assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Tuition-based early childhood education program for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, and 4-year-olds (Voluntary Prekindergarten/VPK) using the HighScope Curriculum. Includes dedicated 2-year-old and 3-year-old classrooms and two VPK session options (morning and afternoon) for the 2026-2027 school year. Operates under Florida state preschool license C12MA0354.
• Elementary Program Tuition-based Christ-centered elementary education for Kindergarten through Third Grade (currently K-3, with planned Fourth Grade in 2027-2028 and K-8 within five years). Implements Christ-Light (Bible), Collaborative Classroom (ELA), Reveal Math, Mystery Science, and TCI Social Studies curricula, with iPads and interactive displays in every classroom.
• Afternoon VPK Session New Voluntary Prekindergarten session option launched for the 2026-2027 school year, providing families with afternoon scheduling flexibility in addition to the existing morning VPK session. Uses the HighScope Curriculum.
• Aftercare / STEAM Enrichment Program Fee-based supplemental care and enrichment program. STEAM enrichment is offered from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for preschool students, and aftercare is available from 3 PM to 5:30 PM for elementary students. Provides flexible attendance options for families.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Willis Smith ConstructionminorOthersLocal construction company listed as a community partner. Logo featured on school communications and website. Company likely involved in or supporting the school's capital campaign expansion plans.
• East Bay InsuranceminorOthersLocal insurance provider listed as community partner. Logo featured on school communications and website, providing business visibility in exchange for partnership support.
• Edward Jones (Rachel Kelly)minorOthersFinancial advisory firm (Edward Jones) represented by Rachel Kelly, listed as community partner. Provides financial services visibility and potential scholarship support connections.
• Piesanos BradentonminorOthersLocal restaurant (Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza) in Bradenton listed as community partner. Likely provides event catering or sponsorship support for school functions.
• Latitude Pediatric & Family ClinicminorOthersLocal pediatric and family healthcare clinic listed as community partner. Provides health-related visibility and potentially supports school health initiatives or event sponsorships.
• Risen Savior Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy is a ministry of Risen Savior Lutheran Church. The church provides spiritual guidance, pastoral support, shared facilities, and is jointly conducting a $15 million Capital Campaign for facility expansion. The church sanctuary and fellowship hall are used for school events. Pastors provide chapel services and spiritual counseling to students and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Academy of the Holy Names: Catholic PK-12 school in Tampa, FL; serves a similar faith-based, college-prep-oriented family demographic in the broader Tampa Bay region though with a different (Catholic) denominational anchor.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent private PK-12 school in Tampa, FL; competes for the same Tampa Bay family demographic at a similar price point without a faith-based positioning.

Direct peers

• Lakeland Christian School: Private Christian PK-12 school in Lakeland, FL with comparable faith-based curriculum and family community positioning; benchmark for the multi-grade Christian academy model Risen Savior is building toward.
• Concordia Lutheran School: Lutheran-affiliated K-8 school in the Tampa Bay area; the most denominationally-comparable peer to Risen Savior given the parent Lutheran Church affiliation and shared Lutheran curricular tradition.
• Florida Christian School: Large private Christian PK-12 school in Miami, FL; comparable college-preparatory Christian education positioning and multi-program (preschool + elementary) structure.
• Geneva School: Classical Christian private school in Winter Park, FL serving K-12; comparable Christ-centered, parent-driven private school model with a similar tuition tier and family-engagement orientation.
• Trinity Christian Academy: Private Christian PK-12 school in Jacksonville, FL; comparable faith-based, family-driven K-12 model that benchmarks Risen Savior's longer-term K-8 aspiration in the Florida market.
• Bradenton Christian School: Private Christian school serving the greater Manatee County / Bradenton area with preschool through high school programs; comparable faith-based positioning and overlapping draw radius to Risen Savior Academy.
• Shorecrest Preparatory School: Independent private PK-12 school in St. Petersburg, FL within the same Tampa Bay region; competes for the same family demographic at a similar price point but from a secular, non-faith-based position.
• Out-of-Door Academy: Independent private PK-12 school co-located in Lakewood Ranch, FL; directly competes for the same tuition-paying families in the immediate micro-market with a far more established brand and full K-12 continuum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/risen-savior-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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