Saint Joseph School

What Saint Joseph School does

Saint Joseph School is a private Roman Catholic co-educational school operating on a single campus at 90 Pickering Street in Needham, Massachusetts, under the Archdiocese of Boston and affiliated with Saint Joseph Parish. Founded in 1954, the school serves approximately 400-600 students across three horizontal segments: Early Childhood (Little Sharks ages 2.9 through Pre-K), Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 4), and Upper School (Grades 5-8). Core academic instruction follows a traditional Catholic curriculum augmented by a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) framework, differentiated instruction via the S.U.R.F. block, an advanced Math Lab, a library holding over 16,000 items, a Learning Center with Wilson-trained literacy specialists, and a school counseling program aligned to the American School Counseling Association National Model.

The school's product surface extends well beyond the academic day. Ancillary programs include a five-week Summer Camp ($450/week), Before Care ($4/day) and Aftercare (monthly-billed subscription) extended-day services, a hot lunch program via EZ School Apps, athletics through the South Shore Parochial School League, performing arts (Saints Society Players in its 26th season), a band program run by Paul Effman Music, and choir. Cross-grade community building is supported by a Buddy Program and an active Parent School Association. The underlying technology stack is entirely third-party and SaaS-based: FACTS (RenWeb) for school management, tuition billing, donation processing, and the family portal; Follett Destiny for the library catalog; EZ School Apps for lunch; SquadLocker for spirit-wear e-commerce; and Lands' End as the designated uniform vendor.

The business model is tuition-driven recurring revenue supplemented by charitable contributions. Primary revenue streams are tuition, the unrestricted Annual Fund (donations from alumni, parents, faculty, and friends), summer camp fees, before/aftercare subscriptions, and merchandise sales through the school spirit store. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school website, online application, scheduled tours, and parish connections, with the Parent School Association functioning as the principal community-building and retention mechanism. Customer concentration is low by construction — the school serves many individual families across multiple grade segments — and there is no outside equity ownership, no venture funding, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Saint Joseph School

Legal name

Saint Joseph School

Website

https://saintjoes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph School is a private Roman Catholic K-8 school in Needham, Massachusetts, serving roughly 400-600 students from Early Childhood through Grade 8, with revenue generated primarily from tuition, the Annual Fund, summer camp, extended-day programs, and spirit-wear sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAM

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• K-8 private schooling
• Early childhood education
• Before and aftercare
• Academic summer camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Needham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from student tuition payments
2. Annual Fund: Unrestricted donations from alumni, parents, faculty, and friends supporting operating expenses, facilities, tuition assistance, and technology
3. Summer Camp: Five-week summer program for Pre-K through Grade 4 students at $450/week per session
4. Before and Aftercare: Before Care at $4/day and Aftercare program providing extended supervision services
5. School Spirit Store: Merchandise sales through SquadLocker online platform including apparel and accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Joseph School is a private Catholic school in Needham, Massachusetts, serving children from age 2.9 through Grade 8. Founded in 1954 and operating under the Archdiocese of Boston, the school delivers a faith-integrated academic curriculum (including STREAM and S.U.R.F. frameworks) and supplements core tuition with fee-based services such as Summer Camp, Before/Aftercare, and a Lunch Program, plus a School Spirit Store.

Product overview

Saint Joseph School operates as a traditional Roman Catholic co-ed school serving Early Childhood (Little Sharks 2.9) through Grade 8 in Needham, MA. The school's educational portfolio consists of core academic programs supplemented by specialized enrichment offerings including the STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) program, S.U.R.F. differentiated instruction, Math Lab for advanced learners, Library Services, and Student Support Services. Beyond academics, the school provides extensive extracurricular programming including Summer Camp, Before/Aftercare, Athletics (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Basketball, Ski Club, Volleyball), Performing Arts (Saints Society Players drama program), Band (via Paul Effman Music), and Choir. Additional services include a Lunch Program via EZ School Apps, a School Store via SquadLocker.com, a Buddy Program for cross-grade mentorship, and School Counseling. The school maintains community engagement through its Parent School Association (PSA) and Annual Fund, with technology infrastructure powered by FACTS and Lands' End for uniforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Education (Preschool through Grade 8) Faith-integrated academic day school program for children ages 2.9 through Grade 8, including core academics plus Art, Music, PE, Spanish, STREAM, and S.U.R.F. instruction.
• Summer Camp Seasonal summer day camp program offered by Saint Joseph School for enrolled students and the broader community, with weekly registration.
• Before and Aftercare Program (Assa Aftercare) On-site licensed before-school and after-school care program for Saint Joseph School students, supporting working families with extended-day coverage.
• Hot Lunch Program Daytime hot lunch service for students, ordered via the EZ School Apps platform on a daily/periodic basis.
• School Spirit Store Online branded merchandise store operated via SquadLocker, selling spirit wear and school-branded apparel to families and the broader community.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletic program offering team sports participation for Saint Joseph School students.
• Performing Arts Program (Saints Society Players) Drama and theatrical arts program for students, producing school musicals and plays with a faculty/staff Production Team.
• Band and Choir Program School music education programs offering instrumental band and vocal choir instruction and performance opportunities for students.
• School Counseling Program Student counseling services supporting social-emotional development, academic planning, and overall well-being across K-8.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support services including learning support, school nursing, and accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
• Library and Learning Commons Library and learning commons resources, including the Follett Destiny catalog system, supporting literacy and research across the curriculum.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SquadLockerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSquadLocker provides the online school spirit store platform for Saint Joseph School. The store offers apparel, accessories, and merchandise featuring the school logo. Orders are shipped directly to customers.
• EZ School AppscoreTechnology or IntegrationEZ School Apps provides the online lunch ordering system for the Lunch Box program. Families order and pay for meals through the EZ School Apps platform.
• Needham House of PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal pizzeria provides pizza and chicken nuggets for Friday lunch program.
• Paul Effman MusiccoreTechnology or IntegrationPaul Effman Music leads the school band program, providing instruction, equipment, and concert coordination. Also offers private music lessons at the school.
• Lands' EndcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLands' End is the designated uniform vendor for Saint Joseph School. All uniforms must be purchased through Lands' End with school code 900054420.
• FACTS (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides the school management platform including family portal, tuition billing, donations processing, and aftercare billing.
• Boston CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston College venue used for PSA Family Hockey/Basketball Game Night event.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmont Day School: Independent pre-K-8 school in nearby Belmont competing for the same suburban Boston families seeking private education, but operating on a secular, tuition-and-endowment model rather than parish-affiliated.
• The Fenn School: Independent boys' elementary/middle school in Concord, MA competing for academically-focused families in Greater Boston with similar enrichment programming but at higher tuition and secular orientation.
• Austin Preparatory School: Catholic independent 6-12 school in Reading, MA, providing a similar faith-based educational alternative for Boston-area families; competes for middle-school feeders from Catholic K-8 schools.
• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Elite independent pre-K-9 school in Cambridge, MA serving Greater Boston families with comparable enrichment offerings (arts, athletics, differentiated instruction) but at significantly higher tuition.

Direct peers

• Matignon School: Catholic K-12 school in Somerville under the Archdiocese of Boston with the same parish-school governance structure, faith formation model, and tuition-based revenue mix.
• St. Mary School (various Boston-area campuses): Catholic K-8 school(s) in the Archdiocese of Boston offering religion-integrated curriculum, before/after care, and tuition-driven funding — directly comparable in grade span and operating model.
• St. Brigid School: Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Boston, offering religion-integrated academics, athletics, and before/after care — directly comparable in mission, grade span, and Boston-area market.
• Holy Name Parish School: Catholic K-8 school in West Roxbury under the Archdiocese of Boston, serving a comparable suburban Boston population with a similar mix of faith formation, academics, and extracurricular programming.
• Sacred Heart School (Newton): Catholic elementary school serving a similar affluent Boston suburb with comparable tuition-supported model, faith formation, and parent association programming.

Others

• FACTS (FACTsmgt): School management software vendor powering Saint Joseph School's tuition billing, donations, and website — adjacent ecosystem participant enabling comparable peer schools to operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stjoesneedham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-joseph-school-needham

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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