St. Kieran Catholic School

What St. Kieran Catholic School does

St. Kieran Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic school operated as a ministry of St. Kieran Parish under the Diocese of San Diego, located at 1347 Camillo Way in El Cajon, California. Founded in 1960 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, the school has been in continuous operation for 65 years and serves preschool through eighth grade. The academic offering comprises a licensed preschool for ages 2-5 (capacity 28 children, 1:10 teacher ratio), full-day kindergarten, and grades 1-8 with a curriculum spanning religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish (grades 6-8), computer literacy, library, art, and physical education. Specialty facilities include a STEAM Innovation Center, and students participate in a Catholic Sports League across soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and track and field.

The business model is tuition-based with auxiliary revenue from fundraising and extended-care services. Preschool tuition is $800-$850 per month, while K-8 families pay a $200 non-refundable registration fee, $400-$700 in annual student fees depending on family size, and a $22 application fee, with a 2% discount available for full payment by July 15, 2026. All tuition processing is handled through FACTS Management Co., with families additionally committed to 25 service hours (or a $500 fee), a $4,000 annual Scrip purchase commitment (or 6% surcharge), a $150 Jog-a-Thon sponsorship, and $200 in Gala tickets. Before/after school care runs from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Revenue is supplemented by an Annual Gala, Golf Tournament, Jog-A-Thon, the RaiseRight gift-card program, Office Depot "Give Back to Schools," and direct donations processed via PayPal.

The school is fully accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), is a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and its website conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Operational technology is conventional and administrative: FACTS for tuition and student information, RenWeb for online inquiry and enrollment, CMG Connect for volunteer background checks, Jostens for yearbook ordering, and standard social media (Facebook, Instagram) for community engagement. The principal is Dr. Melody Belcher and the parish pastor is Fr. Ben Davison; class sizes are capped at 25 with an average of 20 students, and 100% of the 2025 eighth-grade cohort continued into Catholic high school. Students are drawn from 16 different parishes across East County San Diego.

Name

St. Kieran Catholic School

Legal name

St. Kieran Catholic School

Website

https://saintkierancatholicschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Kieran Catholic School is a nonprofit K-8 Catholic school in El Cajon, California, operated under St. Kieran Parish and the Diocese of San Diego, serving preschool through eighth-grade families across 16 feeder parishes with tuition, extended care, and fundraising-supported enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Preschool programs
• Faith-based schooling
• Elementary education
• Before and after care

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

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. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition payments for preschool programs - all-day daycare and half-day preschool with payments through FACTS Management Co.
2. K-8 Tuition: Annual tuition with multiple payment plan options including monthly, semi-annual, or one-time payment through FACTS account
3. Fundraising Events: Major annual fundraisers including Gala, Golf Tournament, Jog-A-Thon that bridge the gap between tuition and actual cost of education
4. Scrip Program: Gift card purchases through RaiseRight program where a percentage returns to the school - families commit $4,000 annually or pay 6% surcharge
5. Donations: Direct donations for general support, scholarship fund, Jog-a-Thon, Annual Gala, and Annual Golf Tournament
6. Before/After School Care: Extended school day program from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with late pickup fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Kieran Catholic School provides a Catholic, faith-based education for children from Preschool through Eighth Grade, encompassing a licensed preschool (ages 2–5), full-day kindergarten, and grades 1–8 with religion, core academics (language arts, math, science, social studies), and specialty subjects (Spanish, art, PE, computer literacy, library). The school augments academics with a STEAM Innovation Center, athletics through the Catholic Sports League, before/after school care, and family fundraising and service commitments, with tuition administered through the FACTS Family Portal.

Product overview

St. Kieran Catholic School offers a single unified educational product comprising Preschool through Eighth Grade academic programs, with optional extended care services. The core offering includes a Catholic faith-based curriculum (religion K-8), core academics (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies), specialty subjects (Spanish, computer literacy, art, PE, library), and STEAM Innovation Center facilities. Extracurricular programs include athletics (football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track) and the Parent-Teacher Group organizes fundraising events. Extended care services are available for working families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program California-DSS licensed preschool for children ages 2–5 with a 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio and capacity for 28 children; delivers academic-based curriculum including Bible/Religious Ed, math, reading readiness, language arts, handwriting, technology, science, social studies, art, and music and movement.
• Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Education Full-day K-8 program covering religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, health, Spanish (grades 6–8), physical education, computer literacy, library, and art; accredited by WASC and WCEA and capped at 25 students per class (average 20).
• Athletics Program Competitive school athletics for students in grades K-8 including flag football, basketball (peewee and grades 5–8), girls volleyball, soccer, and track & field/cross country through the Catholic Sports League.
• Before/After School Care Childcare provided Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when school is in session, with late-pickup fees for after-care students; supports working families with flexible drop-off and pickup times.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 2025 8th grade graduates continued Catholic education into high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersAccrediting body providing formal recognition that St. Kieran meets or exceeds accepted standards of educational quality. Accreditation validates the school's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)coreOthersAccrediting association for Catholic schools ensuring the school maintains Catholic identity while providing academic excellence. WASC and WCEA dual accreditation is required for Catholic schools.
• National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)minorOthersNational organization supporting Catholic education through resources, professional development, and advocacy for Catholic schools.
• Catholic Sports LeagueminorOthersAthletic league providing competitive sports opportunities for St. Kieran students in soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and track & field for grades K-8.
• St. Kieran ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is an integral ministry of St. Kieran Parish with Pastor Fr. Ben Davison playing a key role in spiritual development. The parish and school share close bond; faith formation of children is among the most important ministries of the church.
• FACTS Management Co.coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system and tuition management provider handling enrollment, tuition payments, and financial management for the school. All families required to set up FACTS account.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline enrollment and inquiry management system used for new family inquiries and application processing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary's Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school located in Escondido within the Diocese of San Diego, serving a similar North County/East County Catholic family base. Comparable in faith-based curriculum, tuition tier, and parish-affiliated governance.
• Holy Trinity School: Catholic K-8 school located in El Cajon, CA, in close geographic proximity to St. Kieran and serving the same East County San Diego Catholic family segment. Directly comparable in grade span, parish-affiliation model, and small-class-size positioning.
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school within the Diocese of San Diego, also holding WASC and WCEA accreditation and serving a similar urban-Southern-California Catholic family demographic with comparable tuition and fundraising structures.
• Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in El Cajon, CA offering preschool through 8th grade in the Diocese of San Diego. Closely mirrors St. Kieran's faith-based K-8 product, accreditation profile (WASC/WCEA), and parish-driven operating model.

Broad incumbents

• The Bishop's School: Well-established independent (Episcopal-affiliated) 6-12 college-prep school in La Jolla, CA. A broader San Diego private-school incumbent that competes for the same high-socioeconomic-status, college-focused families seeking premium K-12 education, though at significantly higher tuition and without the parish-affiliated Catholic-school model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saintkierancatholicschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintkierancatholicschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-kieran-catholic-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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