St. Ann Catholic School

What St. Ann Catholic School does

St. Ann Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 institution located in Normandy, Missouri, within the St. Louis metro area. Founded in 1856 on land donated by Mrs. Anne Lucas Hunt and under the direction of Jesuit missionary Fr. Pierre-Jean DeSmet, the school has operated continuously from the same 11-acre campus on Natural Bridge Road for over 165 years. It currently serves 225 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade plus 40 children in its separately accredited Early Childhood Center, with an average class size of 17 and a 12:1 student-to-certified-staff ratio. The student body is notably diverse — over 50% non-white and 50% non-Catholic — drawing families from across the St. Louis region.

The school's core product is the K-8 education program delivered under the Archdiocese of St. Louis Unified Curriculum Standards, supplemented by an integrated arts curriculum (visual art and technology taught by a single award-winning teacher), outdoor education on an 11-acre campus with gardens, orchard, bees, and a creek, and a broad extracurricular portfolio including athletics, robotics, speech, scouting, and garden club. Technology infrastructure includes 1:1 Chromebooks, iPads, Google Classroom, IXL, FACTS SIS, a Science Lab, and a Maker Space with 3D printer and soldering station. The school distinguishes itself through a unique Catholic Social Teaching coursework requirement, human-centric LED classroom lighting (a regional first), and multi-disciplinary counseling support delivered through partnerships with Catholic Family Services, West County Psychological, and UMSL.

St. Ann is a non-profit parish school operating under the leadership of the pastor and the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (not publicly disclosed), Early Childhood Center fees, and significant parish subsidies plus community and alumni donations. Over 60% of K-8 families receive scholarships with an average grant exceeding $2,000. GTM is community-led: enrollment is driven by parish referrals, alumni networks, school tours, and word-of-mouth rather than paid marketing. The school maintains dual accreditation (Missouri Non-Public School Accrediting Association and Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth) and reports a 100% high school acceptance rate for graduates.

Name

St. Ann Catholic School

Legal name

St. Ann Catholic School

Website

https://sacs-stl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Ann Catholic School is a 165-year-old Catholic K-8 parish school in Normandy, Missouri, serving 225 K-8 students and 40 preschool children on an 11-acre campus with diverse demographics and 100% high school acceptance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), 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 industry

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Private elementary school
• Early childhood programs
• Faith-based education
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Normandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: St. Ann Catholic School charges tuition for K-8 enrollment. The school makes efforts to keep tuition affordable. Parish subsidies and donations from St. Ann Parish cover a significant portion of school expenses beyond tuition. Over 60% of families receive a scholarship with an average grant of over $2,000.
2. Early Childhood Center Fees: The St. Ann Early Childhood Center charges fees for its preschool program. The Center serves children ages 2 to 5 years old with flexible scheduling options ranging from 2 half days to 5 full days per week. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. August through May.
3. Donations and Parish Subsidies: The parish generously supports St. Ann School with prayers, volunteer service, and through a significant portion of the weekly offering. The school relies on generous community and alumni support. Ways to give include online giving through the Archdiocese portal, ShopWithScrip, Amazon Smile, and Boxtops for Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Ann Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 school serving 225 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, plus 40 students in the Early Childhood Center (ages 2-5). The school delivers the Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum covering religion, math, communication arts, science, social studies, PE/health, art, music, world languages, and technology, supplemented by an athletics program and extracurriculars including robotics, speech, and garden club. Families enroll directly through an admissions process that includes school tours, with tuition subsidized by parish contributions and scholarships available to over 60% of families.

Product overview

St. Ann Catholic School is a Catholic K-8 educational institution offering a comprehensive curriculum and learning environment for approximately 225 students. The school operates as a single unified educational program spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, supplemented by a separate Early Childhood Center for ages 2-5. The product portfolio includes the core K-8 Education Program with Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum, Athletics Program, and various extracurricular offerings including Rock-Botics Robotics Team, Garden Club, Speech Team, and an Integrated Arts Curriculum that combines art and technology instruction. The school provides extensive support services including counseling, Care Team, and Title I assistance. All students have access to technology including 1:1 Chromebooks, computer lab, Science Lab, and Maker Space facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates accepted by their high school of choice
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Catholic Family ServicescoreOthersCatholic Family Services provides a licensed therapist with a master's degree or doctorate in psychology or social work. The therapist comes to St. Ann once a week for the entire day, seeing students individually and in small groups. At teacher request, they work with entire classrooms on issues including time management and bullying.
• West County PsychologicalsupportingOthersSt. Ann has contracted Amy Maus MSW, LCSW from West County Psychological. Ms. Maus meets with the Care Team once a month, conducts educational testing, observations, and teacher strategizing. She also meets with parents to develop student success plans.
• University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Master's Counseling ProgramsupportingOthersSt. Ann has partnered with the UMSL Masters Counseling program. St. Ann provides Master Level counseling students with a practicum site, and in return receives services from dedicated counselors who work with students individually, in small groups, or in whole classrooms.
• Bellarmine Speech LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in grades 5-8 participate in the Bellarmine Speech League in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students develop and improve public speaking skills by memorizing and performing material in Humorous, Serious, and Duet categories. Students may compete in up to three Speech Meets with teams from other schools.
• Clavius Robotics LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St. Ann Rock-Botics Robotics Team competes against other Catholic schools in the Clavius Robotics league annually. This team-oriented program connects students with building, coding, and programming skills to complete tasks, navigate obstacles, and race for the best times. Club is open to grades 7-8.
• Girls Inc.minorOthersGirls Inc. nonprofit organization is located just off Natural Bridge Road near St. Ann. They serve girls ages 5-18 with programming focused on the development of the whole girl in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Girls Inc. picks up participating St. Ann students from school each day.
• Palmer Music EducationminorOthersSt. Ann has arrangements with Palmer Music Education to offer in-school instrumental music lessons. Information about their services and fees can be obtained by calling (636) 225-3040.
• Archdiocese of St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLike other Catholic Schools in the St. Louis area, St. Ann follows the Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum Standards based on USCCB documents, Missouri Learning Standards, and National Curriculum Standards. The school is under the leadership of the Archdiocese and its pastor.
• Gateway GreeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway Greening provided a grant to establish the St. Ann Garden Club in August 2012 with 6 raised garden beds. Gateway Greening continues to mentor the program.
• Metropolitan Sewer DistrictminorOthersThe Stream Team cooperates with the Metropolitan Sewer District to maintain the area streams that feed into major waterways. Students in the Stream Team monitor water quality, plant vegetation to stop erosion, and mark storm drains.
• OASISsupportingOthersThe OASIS program brings community members into the school to listen to students read. Reading to a caring adult boosts student skills and confidence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ the King Catholic School: Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic K-8 school operating under the same Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum. Competes for the same families in the St. Louis metro and shares the parish-subsidy revenue model.
• Holy Cross Catholic School: Parish-based Catholic K-8 school within the St. Louis Archdiocese. Comparable in scale, programming, and dependence on parish and donor support.
• Holy Infant Catholic School: St. Louis Archdiocese Catholic K-8 school serving a similar family demographic with comparable tuition, scholarship programs, and parish-subsidy economics.
• St. Catherine Laboure Catholic School: Parish-based Catholic K-8 school within the St. Louis Archdiocese following the same curriculum standards. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and Archdiocesan accreditation framework.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: St. Louis Archdiocese Catholic K-8 school with directly comparable operations, family demographics, and reliance on parish and community funding.
• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School: Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in the St. Louis Archdiocese with comparable student body size, parish-subsidy revenue model, and extracurricular programming.
• Most Holy Trinity Catholic School: Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in the St. Louis Archdiocese serving a similar urban-suburban demographic. Directly comparable operating model, tuition structure, and reliance on parish subsidies.
• St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the St. Louis Archdiocese operating the same Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum. Comparable tuition structure and parish-subsidy economics.
• Visitation Catholic School: Historic Catholic K-8 school within the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Comparable in size, mission, Archdiocesan curriculum adherence, and reliance on parish and community support.

Regional players

• Incarnate Word Academy: Catholic high school in the St. Louis Archdiocese that is a primary destination for St. Ann graduates (cited in the school's outcomes). Not a direct competitor on the K-8 axis, but a strategically aligned peer within the same Catholic education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StAnnCatholicSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/StAnnCatholicSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockofnormandy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-ann-catholic-school_2

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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