Shakopee Area Catholic School

What Shakopee Area Catholic School does

Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Catholic school serving approximately 600 students from PreK through 8th grade on a single campus at 2700 17th Avenue East in Shakopee, Minnesota, under the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and affiliated with Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish. Its core academic products are segmented into PreK programs (half-day and full-day), Elementary K-5, and Middle School 6-8, supplemented by a Gifted and Talented program, Special Services coordinated with Shakopee Public Schools, and a Personalized Growth Plan (PGP) framework focused on executive functioning. Operational technology is built on commodity education platforms: Sycamore Education for student records and the family portal, TADS for tuition and enrollment management, OneCause and BidPal for fundraising events, Google Workspace for Education for daily operations, and RaiseRight for the SCRIP gift card rebate program.

The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enrollment administered through TADS, supported by parish referrals, scheduled tours, an annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast, and a community events calendar anchored by the SACS Marathon, Golf Tournament, and First Annual Scholarship Shoot. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (recurring subscription), with auxiliary streams from SCRIP rebates (50% applied to tuition, 50% to admin/general fund), tax-deductible donations via the Annual Fund, prepaid lunch accounts, and event-based fundraising. The school holds MNSAA accreditation for the K-8 program, NAEYC national accreditation for preschool, and Archdiocese Faithful Beginnings recognition. Partnerships extend the service surface: the YMCA delivers on-site before and after school care for PreK-5, Palmer Bus Service provides K-8 transportation within district boundaries, and Project Lead The Way supplies STEM curriculum. Governance is provided by a School Advisory Committee of parents, parish members, and faculty serving three-year terms.

Name

Shakopee Area Catholic School

Legal name

Shakopee Area Catholic School

Website

https://sacsschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shakopee Area Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic PreK-8 school in Shakopee, Minnesota serving about 600 students with MNSAA and NAEYC accredited academics, YMCA wraparound care, SCRIP tuition rebates, and Archdiocese-affiliated faith formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• PreK-8 schooling
• Private education
• Faith-based learning
• School lunch programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shakopee

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: Primary revenue from tuition payments managed through TADS tuition management system with various payment plan options.
2. SCRIP Gift Card Program: Gift card purchases through the school earn rebates - 50% applied directly to tuition, 50% supports administrative costs and general fund.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual SACS Marathon (5K run/bike/walk pledges targeting $125,000), Golf Tournament, and Scholarship Shoot generate funds for scholarships and school operations.
4. School Lunch Accounts: Prepaid lunch accounts for daily meal purchases.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through annual fund and direct giving programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shakopee Area Catholic School provides Catholic faith-integrated education for students from PreK through 8th grade, including preschool programs, elementary K-5 education, and middle school 6-8 education. Core academic programs follow state curriculum standards, supplemented by faith formation, Personalized Growth Plans for executive functioning skill development, sacramental preparation, fine arts, music, and physical education. The school supports approximately 600 students with nearly 100 staff at its single Shakopee, Minnesota campus.

Product overview

Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) is a Catholic school offering PreK-8th grade education with approximately 600 students. The school operates as a unified educational institution with integrated programs including early childhood PreK options (half-day and full-day), Elementary K-5, and Middle School 6-8. The core academic program is enhanced by specialized services such as a Gifted and Talented program, Special Services for students with IEPs, and Before & After School Care through the YMCA. Additional offerings include a SCRIP Gift Card Program for tuition rebates, Lunch Account management, and extracurricular activities like Dance Team. The school also employs Personalized Growth Plans (PGP) to help students develop executive functioning skills alongside academic achievement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK Programs Early childhood education programs for three, four, and five-year-old children. Options include half-day morning (3-day or 5-day) and full-day programs. Fully-licensed through the State of Minnesota and NAEYC-accredited.
• Elementary K-5 Program Elementary education for grades K through 5, following Minnesota state curriculum standards with integration of Catholic faith development, academic rigor, and character formation. Includes three sections per grade level with average class size of 21 students.
• Middle School 6-8 Program Middle school education for grades 6 through 8, preparing students for high school with rigorous academics and faith formation. Follows state curriculum standards and feeds into multiple area Catholic and public high schools.
• Before & After School Care YMCA-provided childcare program for PreK through 5th grade students. Before school care offered 6:15am to school start; after school care available until 6:15pm. Registration available through TADS (preschool) and ymcamn.org (K-5).
• Gifted and Talented Program Full-time coordinator provides differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities for gifted PreK-8th grade students, supporting students who need enhanced academic challenge.
• Special Education Services Special education services provided through Shakopee Public Schools including on-site speech pathologist. A Special Services Director coordinates PreK-8th grade support for students with IEPs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently out-perform peers on state and national NWEA MAP tests in reading, math, and language usage

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palmer Bus ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transportation provider for K-8 grade students within district boundaries. Sends route and schedule information directly to families.
• YMCAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after school care program provided through YMCA School Age Care for PreK-5th grade students. Registration available through TADS for preschool and ymcamn.org for K-5.
• Shakopee Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides special education services including onsite speech pathologist. School follows same state curriculum standards as public schools.
• Sts. Joachim and Anne ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish affiliation providing faith foundation and community support. Pastor and Parochial Vicar serve the school. Parish sponsors various events.
• TADScoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management system used for enrollment, payment plans, and financial assistance applications.
• Hometown BankminorOthersPhysical SCRIP gift cards available for purchase at Hometown Bank location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Convent of the Visitation School: Catholic PreK-12 school in Mendota Heights, MN, also affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis; directly comparable faith-based college-prep model serving metro families.
• St. John's Preparatory School: Catholic K-6 school in Collegeville, MN under the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis; comparable faith-based, parish-sponsored elementary model with similar academic and sacramental programming.
• Nativity of Mary Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Bloomington, MN operating under the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis; shares the parish-affiliated, faith-based K-8 operating model with SACS and competes for the same metropolitan Catholic family pool.
• Providence Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Plymouth, MN within the same Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as SACS; competes for the same Catholic, college-prep-oriented families across the western Twin Cities metro.
• St. John's Lutheran School: Faith-based K-8 Lutheran school in nearby Chaska, MN; serves the same southwest Twin Cities district catchment and competes directly with SACS on small-class, faith-integrated K-8 education.
• Minnetonka Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in the western Twin Cities suburb of Minnetonka; competes with SACS for faith-oriented families seeking smaller-class, values-driven education in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Holy Family Catholic High School: Catholic 9-12 high school in the western Twin Cities metro; Archdiocesan partner and named SACS feeder, comparable in faith-based mission though narrower (high school only).
• Breck School: Well-established private Episcopal K-12 school in Minneapolis serving the broader Twin Cities market; overlaps SACS on college-prep positioning and mid-to-upper income family segments but at a much larger scale.
• Chesterton Academy of the Twin Cities: Catholic classical high school in the Twin Cities; relevant as a faith-based destination for SACS 8th-grade graduates and as a Catholic-network peer, though narrower in grade range.
• Academy of Holy Angels: Catholic 9-12 high school in Richfield, MN; operates in the same Archdiocese network and is a named destination high school for SACS graduates, making it a mission-aligned peer rather than a direct enrollment competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfPrAbXDNITLf_PTqeel55Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/sacsdads
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacsdads
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shakopee-area-catholic-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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