Saint Theresa School

What Saint Theresa School does

Saint Theresa School is a private Catholic elementary and middle school operating on a single campus at 1200 Bridge Street in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on the West Shore of the Susquehanna River. Founded in 1948 as Little Flower School and originally staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, the institution now serves more than 300 students across preschool through Grade 8, organized into two classes per grade averaging 18 students each. The school is operated by Saint Theresa Parish and affiliated with the Diocese of Harrisburg, which provides curriculum governance, accreditation oversight, and the parish subsidy that reduces tuition for active Catholic families. It holds additional preschool accreditation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Elementary Education.

The core academic product spans a Preschool Program (3 and 4-year-old sessions), Full-Day Kindergarten, Elementary School (Primary Grades 1-3 and Intermediate Grades 4-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8), with weekly rotating specials in art, music, STEM, technology, library, and physical education. The technology stack is modest and consumer-grade: Chromebooks for K-8, Smartboards in classrooms, Google Classroom from Grade 3, Microsoft Office for middle school, and operational SaaS including SchoolCafe and PrimeroEdge for cafeteria payments, Plus Portals for parent communication, Nutrislice for menus, Constant Contact for the weekly Saints Shout newsletter, and Simple Tuition Solutions for admissions and financial aid. Learning support services are supplemented by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU). An on-campus extended-care partnership with Inspiration Station extends the service day from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

The business model combines tuition, registration fees, and a diversified fundraising stack. Cost to educate is $8,691 per student for 2026/27, with reduced rates for active Catholic parishioner families. Registration fees are $135 per student. Revenue is augmented by the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program routed through Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund and ACSI, an Annual Fund campaign, the Smart Money Scrip gift-card program, and Inspiration Station extended-care and preschool fees (approximately $330.75-$845.50 per month over nine months). The school serves three customer segments — active Catholic parishioner families (primary), non-Catholic families seeking values-based education, and families needing financial assistance — and reports a 99% high school graduation rate and 85%+ college-going rate as its headline outcome metric. The institution is a nonprofit religious organization under the Diocese of Harrisburg, with no venture, private equity, or external ownership.

Name

Saint Theresa School

Legal name

Saint Theresa Elementary & Middle School

Website

https://sainttheresaschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Theresa School is a private Catholic Pre-K through Grade 8 school in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, serving more than 300 students with a Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum, small class sizes, and on-campus extended-care partnerships. Revenue combines tuition, EITC scholarships, donations, and extended-care fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), 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 elementary education
• K-8 private school
• Faith-based schooling
• Diocesan school programs
• Preschool through eighth grade

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments and annual registration fees. Cost to educate is $8,691 per student for 2026/27. Registration fees are $135 per student plus $60 for each additional student.
2. EITC Program Revenue: Education Improvement Tax Credit program allows PA state taxpayers to redirect tax dollars to the school via scholarship organizations, helping cover the gap between parent tuition contribution and actual cost to educate.
3. Annual Fund Donations: Annual fund campaign generates charitable contributions from families and community supporters.
4. Extended Day Programs (Inspiration Station): Revenue from Inspiration Station preschool extended care and afterschool programs. Monthly fees for preschool full-week care ($845.50-$819/month) and after-school care ($330.75/month), both charged over 9 months (September-May).
5. Smart Money Gift Card Program: Gift card purchases through Scrip program generate tuition credits for participating families and raise funds for the development fund. Cards sold with direct scholarship credit applied to tuition accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Theresa School is a private Catholic elementary and middle school (Preschool through Grade 8) operating on a single campus at 1200 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The school delivers a Diocese of Harrisburg-aligned, faith-integrated academic program with weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, and whole-child development. It generates revenue primarily from tuition ($8,691 per student cost to educate for 2026/27), registration fees, extended care programs (Inspiration Station), cafeteria services, and supplementary fundraising including the Annual Fund and EITC scholarships.

Product overview

Saint Theresa School is a Catholic elementary and middle school (Pre-K through Grade 8) offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates a multi-tiered academic structure comprising a Preschool Program (3 and 4-year-old sessions), Full-Day Kindergarten, Elementary School (Grades K-5 split into Primary and Intermediate), and Middle School (Grades 6-8). All students receive weekly 'specials' classes in art, music, STEM, technology/library, and physical education. The school partners with Inspiration Station for extended preschool and afterschool care (K-5). Additional support services include cafeteria/food services (via The Nutrition Group), transportation, clubs, athletics, and parent engagement through PTO and school board. The institution follows the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inspiration Station (Extended PK & Afterschool Programs): Extended preschool care and afterschool care program (K-grade 5) operated in partnership with Inspiration Station, offering full-day care from 7:30am to 5:30pm

Products and services

• Preschool Program (3-Year-Old and 4-Year-Old) Part-time preschool education with age-appropriate curriculum including religion, science, social studies, art, motor skills, and social development. Three-year-old sessions meet Tuesday/Thursday mornings; four-year-old sessions meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday with morning and afternoon options. Targeted at families with preschool-age children.
• Full-Day Kindergarten Full-day kindergarten program for children 5 years old by October 1, focusing on foundational academics, social skills, faith development, and preparation for elementary education. Targeted at families enrolling 5-year-old children.
• Elementary School (Grades K-5) Elementary education program divided into Primary (Grades 1-3) and Intermediate (Grades 4-5), following Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum with special classes in art, music, STEM, technology, library, and physical education. Targeted at families seeking Catholic elementary education.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program with advanced academics in math, religion, language arts, science, and social studies, preparing students for Confirmation sacrament and high school transition. Targeted at families enrolling middle school students.
• Inspiration Station Extended Care Program Extended preschool care (7:30am-5:30pm) and afterschool program (3:10-5:30pm) for kindergarten through grade 5, operated in partnership with Inspiration Station. Preschool full-week tuition $819-$845.50/month; afterschool $330.75/month, billed over 9 months. Targeted at working families needing full-day coverage.
• School Cafeteria and Food Services Food services including free breakfast for all students, hot and cold lunches at $3.50 per student/$5.00 adult, managed through The Nutrition Group vendor. Online payments processed via SchoolCafe platform integrated with PrimeroEdge Point of Sale. Targeted at enrolled students and staff.
• Spirit Wear and Uniform Store School apparel and spirit wear available through online store powered by STS Apparel (operated by Envision, a local Camp Hill company founded in 2007 by a Catholic school family), available via stsapparel.itemorder.com. Targeted at enrolled families and supporters.
• Band, Choir, and Musical Program Instrumental and vocal music education including band instruction, 3rd-4th grade and 5th-8th grade choirs, and annual middle school musical productions, with school pictures handled by Colleen & Co. Targeted at enrolled students in band/choir eligible grades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% high school graduation rate and 85%+ go to college
• +2 more outcomes

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

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of HarrisburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Catholic diocese governing the school's curriculum, district guidelines, and accreditation. The school follows the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum and aligns with their district guidelines. Diocesan Youth Protection Policy governs volunteer clearances and safety protocols.
• Saint Theresa ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Catholic parish hosting weekly Mass for the school, sharing campus facilities, and providing parish subsidy to reduce tuition for active Catholic families. Msgr. Keffer originally named the parish after St. Theresa due to her love of missionary work.
• The Nutrition GroupminorOthersContracts with The Nutrition Group to provide daily hot and cold lunches meeting PA Department of Education Free and Reduced lunch program standards and the Diocesan Wellness Policy.
• Inspiration StationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Inspiration Station to offer extended preschool care (7:30am-5:30pm) and after-school care (K-grade 5, 3:10-5:30pm). Owner Jennifer Peck is a Saint Theresa parishioner whose children attended the school. Program operates on the school campus.
• Envision (Spirit Wear)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal company in Camp Hill, founded in 2007 by a Catholic school family, provides the school's official spirit wear and gym uniform online store through stsapparel.itemorder.com.
• Colleen & COminorOthersOfficial school picture photographer for Saint Theresa School. Handles spring picture day.
• Penn State CSATS ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience curriculum aligns with PA STEM Standards and NGSS. Penn State CSATS Program enriches staff with the latest STEM programming and research opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop McDevitt High School: Catholic secondary school within the Diocese of Harrisburg serving Central Pennsylvania families. Comparable faith-based academic model and serves as an alternative high school destination for graduates of Harrisburg-area Catholic elementary schools.
• St. Patrick School: Catholic elementary school in Carlisle, PA within the Diocese of Harrisburg, serving preschool through middle school grades. Comparable parish-affiliated, faith-based K-8 model with similar tuition structure and diocesan curriculum alignment.
• Sacred Heart School: Catholic elementary school serving a similar Central PA market with comparable preschool-8 programming, small class sizes, and diocesan curriculum. Operates with similar tuition model and parish-driven enrollment dynamics.
• Trinity High School: Catholic diocesan high school in Camp Hill, PA explicitly named in Saint Theresa's admissions materials as the priority transfer destination for graduates. Closest comparable Catholic institution in the Diocese of Harrisburg network, sharing curriculum alignment, feeder relationships, and faith-based value proposition.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School: Catholic elementary and middle school within the Diocese of Harrisburg serving preschool through grade 8 with similar parish-affiliated operating model. Directly comparable in curriculum, sacramental preparation, and faith-based value proposition.
• Holy Family Academy: Catholic elementary school in the Harrisburg area affiliated with the Diocese of Harrisburg. Operates an analogous faith-based preschool-through-grade-8 program with comparable parish subsidy and sacramental programming.

Broad incumbents

• Seton Education Partners: National nonprofit that supports and revitalizes Catholic elementary schools in inner-city and underserved communities. Operates in adjacent space as a Catholic school network/scaling organization, providing a relevant benchmark for multi-school Catholic operations and funding models.
• Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic Schools: The diocesan system governing Saint Theresa and other regional Catholic schools. Operates as the umbrella incumbent setting curriculum, accreditation standards, and youth protection policy; Saint Theresa is essentially an operating unit within this broader network.

Emerging players

• Commonwealth Charter Academy: Cyber charter school serving Pennsylvania K-12 students with online instruction. Competes for Central PA families seeking alternative K-12 education with flexible scheduling, representing a non-traditional substitute for brick-and-mortar Catholic schools.

Regional players

• West Shore Christian Academy: Private faith-based K-12 school in the West Shore area, serving overlapping families on the same side of the Susquehanna River. Comparable small-class-size, values-based education but is non-Catholic, so competes for a different slice of the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/share/15XU4EVE9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-theresa-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/sainttheresaschoolpa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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