St. Mary/St. Michael School

What St. Mary/St. Michael School does

St. Mary/St. Michael School is a private Catholic K-8 parish school located at 19 South County Highway J, Cato, Wisconsin, operating as a nonprofit educational institution under the governance of the Diocese of Green Bay and accountable to the parish councils of St. Mary and St. Michael parishes. The school serves students from 3-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade via a core academic curriculum (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, Penmanship) supplemented by enrichment programs (Art, Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Computer/Technology), with Catholic religious education integrated into the daily curriculum and weekly school Masses. The teaching and administrative staff of approximately 9-11 personnel are Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensed, with Orton-Gillingham-trained reading specialists and small class sizes designed for individualized instruction.

The school's business model is tuition-based, with annual parish-member rates ranging from $800 (3K) to $2,750 (4K-8th) and non-parish rates up to $3,750, discounted for early registration and multi-child families. Revenue is supplemented by Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) vouchers for eligible families, Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) participation, Home & School Association fundraising (Football Charity Mania, Winter Fest, Community Fest), and SCRIP rebate programs yielding up to 20% on gift card purchases. The school participates in reciprocal athletic and transportation arrangements with Valders Area School District, Reedsville Area School District, and Roncalli High School, and holds full accreditation from the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA). Go-to-market is entirely direct-to-consumer via phone, email, parish referral networks, and a website with online registration; the school maintains only a single site with no geographic expansion footprint.

Name

St. Mary/St. Michael School

Legal name

St. Mary/St. Michael School

Website

https://school.stmarystmichael.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Mary/St. Michael School is a private Catholic K-8 parish school in Cato, Wisconsin, serving PreK through 8th grade students with DPI-licensed teachers, daily religious instruction, and tuition/WPCP voucher revenue under Diocese of Green Bay governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Kindergarten programs
• Private school tuition
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cato

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

Revenue model

1. Community Events Fundraising: Major annual fundraising events include Winter Fest (live auctions, raffle tickets, silent auction, games, food) and Community Fest (golfing, cornhole tournament, cash raffle, games, outdoor polka Mass, chicken dinner).
2. Tuition Revenue: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from families. Tuition rates vary by grade level and parish membership status. Discounts are available for early registration and multiple children from the same family attending the school.
3. Wisconsin Private School Choice Program (WPCP) Vouchers: Eligible families receive state vouchers that cover tuition costs. Students must meet residency and income requirements. New Choice students must provide income documentation.
4. Home & School Association Fundraising: The Home & School Association organizes fundraisers including Football Charity Mania and supports school through purchases of playground equipment, school painting, field trips, and various student/staff support activities.
5. SCRIP Program: The SCRIP program allows parishes and school to earn rebates up to 20% through gift card purchases. School families are encouraged to purchase scrip to support the parishes and keep tuition costs lower.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Mary/St. Michael School delivers a Catholic faith-integrated K-8 education program for children from 3K (three-year-old kindergarten) through 8th grade. Core academics cover Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts and Penmanship, supplemented by enrichment (Spanish, Technology, Art, Music, PE) and daily religious education with weekly school Masses. The school also offers special needs services via the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP), co-curricular athletics, clubs, and a federal hot lunch program.

Product overview

St. Mary/St. Michael School is a Catholic K-8 school offering a unified educational program. The core offerings include 3K and 4K kindergarten programs, elementary education (K-8) with a complete academic curriculum covering Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, and Penmanship, supplemented by enrichment programs in Spanish, Computer/Technology, Art, Music, Health, Guidance, and Physical Education. The school integrates Catholic religious education into daily curriculum with weekly Masses. Additional programs include the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) for students with learning challenges, co-curricular athletics partnered with local schools, clubs including Book Club, Yearbook, Choir, and First Robotics, and a daily hot lunch program through the federal school lunch program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3K Kindergarten Program Part-time three-year-old kindergarten program meeting Monday and Wednesday mornings, led by a DPI licensed early childhood educator, designed for the youngest learners entering the school.
• 4K Kindergarten Program Full-day four-year-old kindergarten meeting all day, every day Monday through Friday, with a half-day option available.
• Elementary Education (K-8) Full academic curriculum for kindergarten through 8th grade including Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, and Penmanship, taught by DPI-licensed staff.
• Enrichment Programs Specialty subjects including Spanish, Computer/Technology, Art, Music, Health, Guidance, and Physical Education classes offered alongside the core curriculum for a well-rounded education.
• Religious Education Daily religious studies integrated into the curriculum with weekly school Masses and Catholic faith formation as a core part of school life.
• Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) Specialized academic support and professional services for students with special needs to maximize learning outcomes, accessed through the Wisconsin Special Needs Scholarship Program.
• Co-Curricular Athletics Sports programs including Volleyball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Basketball, Wrestling, Football, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, and Soccer, offered in partnership with Roncalli High School and Valders Area School District.
• Clubs and Organizations Extra-curricular activities including Book Club, Yearbook, Choir Club, and First Robotics program partnered with VASD.
• Hot Lunch Program Daily nutritious meals prepared through the federal hot lunch program with free or reduced lunch options for qualifying students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Special needs students receive professional services to maximize learning through Special Needs Scholarship Program participation

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Roncalli High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for co-curricular activities including Volleyball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Basketball, Wrestling, Football, Baseball, Softball and Track & Field. Students are also eligible to participate in activities at Roncalli if not available at St. Mary/St. Michael School.
• Valders Area School District (VASD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for athletics (volleyball, cross country, gymnastics, basketball, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, track & field), co-curricular activities, and First Robotics program. Free bus transportation provided for families within VASD boundaries. Students eligible to participate in VASD activities if not offered at St. Mary/St. Michael School.
• Reedsville Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree bus transportation provided for families within Reedsville Area School District boundaries. Students eligible to participate in school activities at Reedsville if not available at St. Mary/St. Michael School.
• Diocese of Green BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool operates under the Diocese of Green Bay. Pastoral Coordinator (Dec. Randy Jaeckels) serves as liaison. Board is accountable to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Green Bay and Diocesan Board of Total Catholic Education.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntire teaching and administrative staff is licensed and certified by DPI. School participates in Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) and Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) administered through DPI.
• Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool participates in WPCP providing state vouchers to eligible families for tuition coverage. Open to qualifying students entering 4K, Kindergarten, first grade, or any student not attending St. Mary/St. Michael or another private school in the prior year.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Roncalli High School: Catholic high school in Manitowoc, WI and existing SMSM partner for co-curricular athletics and activities. Operates under the same Diocese of Green Bay, serving a similar faith-based family demographic in the immediate geographic area.
• Holy Family Catholic School: Small Catholic K-8 school in Brillion, WI, also within the Diocese of Green Bay. Closest direct comparable in size, faith-based mission, and rural Wisconsin footprint.
• St. John the Baptist Catholic School: Catholic grade school in Reedsburg/Edgar, WI area serving K-8 with similar parish-based governance and DPI-licensed staff. Comparable in mission and operating model.
• St. Francis Xavier Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Kewaunee, WI under Diocese of Green Bay, serving a similar rural Wisconsin community with parish-affiliated enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Seton Catholic Schools: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic school system operating multiple K-8 campuses across southeastern Wisconsin. Comparable faith-based K-8 model but at multi-school scale.
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Green Bay: The umbrella diocesan system under which SMSM operates, governing dozens of Catholic schools across northeastern Wisconsin. Provides context for system-level comparison.
• Wisconsin Parental Choice Program Schools (statewide): The broader set of Wisconsin private schools participating in WPCP voucher funding; SMSM competes with this pool for voucher-funded students statewide.

Regional players

• Valders Area School District: Public K-12 district in Valders, WI and active SMSM partner for athletics and transportation. Represents the principal public-school alternative for families in SMSM's immediate catchment.
• Roncalli Catholic Schools System: Manitowoc-area Catholic feeder system that includes Roncalli High School and associated grade schools; relevant regional comparator for SMSM's faith-based enrollment market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stmarystmichael

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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