St. Norbert School

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St. Norbert School is a two-time National Blue Ribbon Catholic elementary school in Paoli, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 217 students from Pre-K through 8th grade under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, funded by tuition, parish subsidy, and Annual Fund donations.

Company typePrivate
Founded1956
HeadquartersPaoli, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What St. Norbert School does

St. Norbert School is a private Catholic elementary school located at 6 Greenlawn Road in Paoli, Pennsylvania, serving children from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade. Founded in 1956 by the Norbertine Fathers under the auspices of St. Norbert Parish and operated as part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic education system, the school currently enrolls approximately 217 students and employs 63 faculty and staff. The institution is a two-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2015, 2021) and has been consecutively named an Archdiocese School of Distinguished Instruction since 2021, with Middle States accreditation continuously held since 1996.

The school's academic portfolio spans Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten, Lower School (grades K-4), and Upper School (grades 5-8), with an Honors math program in the Upper School and an integrated Catholic identity formation curriculum including daily religion classes, weekly Adoration, and sacramental preparation. Technology deployment is modest and consumer-grade: 1:1 Chromebooks in grades 5-8, iPads in Lower School classrooms, SMART Boards in Kindergarten, and weekly dedicated technology classes. Ancillary programs include the CARES before- and after-school extended care program, a five-session Summer Camp, CYO sports in partnership with neighboring parishes, and a range of clubs and activities (Science Explorers, Chess Wizards, Irish Dance, Spring Musical, etc.).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($6,800-$21,100 annually for active parishioners with 1-4 children in grades 1-8; $9,635-$38,525 for non-active parishioners), supplemented by an Annual Fund campaign, EITC tax-credit proceeds (~$25K annually via BLOCS), fundraising events (Walk-A-Thon, Bulldog BASH, Golf Classic), extended care fees, and a substantial parish operating subsidy that closes the gap between tuition and the true cost to educate. Distribution and admissions are conducted directly through on-campus tours, shadow days, and a Director of Enrollment-led inquiry pipeline, with bus transportation partnerships extending the geographic catchment across nine local school districts.

St. Norbert School firmographics

Firmographics

Name: St. Norbert School
Legal name: St. Norbert Catholic Community
Website: https://school.stnorbert.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1956
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: St. Norbert School is a two-time National Blue Ribbon Catholic elementary school in Paoli, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 217 students from Pre-K through 8th grade under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, funded by tuition, parish subsidy, and Annual Fund donations.
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St. Norbert School industry classification

Industry

Product category: K-8 Catholic Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)
akta.pro secondary industry: Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

Catholic elementary education
Pre-K through 8th grade
Extended day care
Summer camp programs
Faith-based schooling

Where St. Norbert School is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Paoli
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

St. Norbert School business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Active parishioners receive discounted rates. Non-refundable registration fee ($500) and tuition deposit ($500) required at enrollment. Additional fees include technology fee ($350/family), HASA dues ($200/family), homeroom activity fee ($50/child), and 8th grade graduation fee ($200/child). Tuition payments managed through Blackbaud Tuition Management.
Annual Fund Donations: Annual Fund campaign supports operating budget, academic programs, extracurricular activities, campus enhancements, and tuition affordability. Tax-deductible gifts at various levels recognized through giving circles from $100 (Maroon and Grey Club) to $25,000 (St. Norbert's Circle).
EITC Program: Educational Improvement Tax Credit program enables Pennsylvania businesses to redirect state taxes to the school. School receives approximately $25,000 annually in EITC funds supporting scholarships for students.
Fundraising Events: Revenue from Walk-A-Thon, Bulldog BASH (annual gala), Golf Classic, and other fundraising events. Funds support specialty academic programs, learning resources, faculty development, and campus improvements.
Extended Care Services (CARES): Before and after-school child care program with daily rates ($30/1 child, $35/2 children, $40/3+ children). Registration fee of $50/family.
Summer Camp: Five-session summer camp program with half-day ($225/week, $205/week for 2+ siblings) and full-day ($350/week, $325 for 2 children, $300 for 3+ children) options. Additional Cooking for a Cause summer baking camp.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Active Parishioner - 1 student
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Active Parishioner - 2 students
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Active Parishioner - 3 students
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Active Parishioner - 4 students
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Non-Active Parishioner - 1 student
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Non-Active Parishioner - 2 students
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Non-Active Parishioner - 3 students
Subscription	Monthly	Grades 1-8 Non-Active Parishioner - 4 students
Subscription	Monthly	Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 - Half Days (5 days/week)
Subscription	Monthly	Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 - Full Days (5 days/week)
Subscription	Monthly	Kindergarten - Full Days
Subscription	Pay-as-you-go	CARES Extended Care - 1 Child Daily
Subscription	Pay-as-you-go	CARES Extended Care - 2 Children Daily
Subscription	Pay-as-you-go	CARES Extended Care - 3+ Children Daily
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Half Day (1 Child)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Half Day (2+ Siblings)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Full Day (1 Child)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Full Day (2 Children)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Summer Camp - Full Day (3+ Children)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

St. Norbert School product offering

Product offering

Core offering

St. Norbert School is a Catholic elementary school offering faith-based education from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade, including core academics, religion, technology integration, extracurricular activities, CYO sports, extended day care (CARES), and summer camp. The school is operated by St. Norbert Parish under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and follows Office of Catholic Education academic guidelines. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, parish subsidies, Annual Fund donations, EITC program funds, and fundraising events.

Product overview

St. Norbert School is a Catholic school offering a comprehensive educational program from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade. The school operates as a unified educational institution with multiple grade-level programs: Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten, Lower School (K-4), and Upper School (5-8). The portfolio also includes extended services (C.A.R.E.S. after-school program), seasonal programming (Summer Camp), athletics (CYO Sports), and enrichment activities (Clubs and Activities). All programs are aligned with the Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia guidelines and supported by technology including Chromebooks in the Upper School and iPads in the Lower School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Pre-K 3 Program

Quantifiable outcome

Terra Nova testing scores above local, diocese, and national levels
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Companies that use St. Norbert School

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

St. Norbert School technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

St. Norbert School partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Flynn & O'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform supplier for St. Norbert School. Uniforms can be purchased through the Flynn & O'Hara online ordering site (stnorbert Flynn & O'Hara) or in-store at their Exton, PA location.
Great Valley School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides hot lunch program for St. Norbert students. School coordinates lunch counts with Great Valley to ensure timely meal ordering.
Great Valley Lunch ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplies daily hot lunch menu options for students. Chick Fil A and pizza options available as extras.
Tredyffrin-Easttown School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District boundaries.
Great Valley School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation and lunch program for eligible students. Includes inclement weather guidelines and transportation request forms.
West Chester School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the West Chester School District boundaries.
Marple Newtown School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Marple Newtown School District boundaries.
Methacton School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Methacton School District boundaries.
Phoenixville School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Phoenixville School District boundaries.
Radnor School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Radnor School District boundaries.
Downingtown School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Downingtown School District boundaries.
Lower Merion School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus transportation for eligible students residing within the Lower Merion School District boundaries.
Blackbaud Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationHandles tuition invoicing and payments for St. Norbert School. All tuition payments made directly to Blackbaud. Current families re-enrolled automatically; new families enrolled through Blackbaud's parent portal. Families receive welcome email approximately 20 days before first payment due.
FACTS Grant and AidcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid service used by BLOCS and Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Families apply for tuition assistance through FACTS website. Application fee is $30. Contact available at 1-866-441-4637.
Science ExplorersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfternoon activity program held on Wednesdays. Mission is to demystify, inspire and explore science with hands-on, inquiry-based lessons aligned with National Science Education Standards.
McDade-Cara School of Irish DanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeaches Irish Step Dancing for girls and boys to preserve and enhance the tradition of Irish step and figure dancing. Activity meets Monday afternoons at the school.
CMC ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces the annual spring musical. Under direction of Cindy McCord, produced 'The Little Mermaid' with students in Grades 1-8 participating in March.
Chess WizardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeekly after-school chess club for students Kindergarten to Fifth grades. Teaches chess basics and is for both new and experienced players. Held weekly.
St. Monica Parish CYOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner parish for CYO sports. Students from St. Norbert, St. Monica, and St. Isaac Jogues parishes eligible for CYO basketball (Biddy Ball for Grades 1-4).
St. Isaac Jogues Parish CYOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner parish for CYO sports. Students from St. Norbert, St. Monica, and St. Isaac Jogues parishes eligible for CYO sports.
Malvern Cub Scout Pack 7minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCub Scouting program chartered to Saint Patrick's School serving boys of Saint Patrick School in Malvern and Saint Norbert School in Paoli. Designed for boys in first through fifth grades.
Noah's Ark Toy StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScrip program retailer partner where school families purchase gift cards and a percentage is donated back to the school.
TippingPicturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail rebate partner through the scrip program. School receives percentage when families purchase gift cards.
BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with FACTS Grant and Aid to provide tuition assistance through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. BLOCS helps facilitate EITC program and scholarship funding for Catholic school students.
Norbertine FatherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded the school in 1956 under the auspices of Saint Norbert Parish. The Norbertine Fathers continue to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to the school community.
Grey Nuns of the Sacred HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBegan instruction at the school in 1957. Although no longer present, the spirit and philosophy of the Grey Nun community continues to live on in the school. Children continue devotion to St. Marguerite d'Youville, patron of the Grey Nuns.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

St. Norbert School competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Holy Trinity School: Catholic PreK-8 school in the Newtown Square/Paoli-adjacent area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct geographic peer for families in the same Main Line catchment.
St. Mary Magdalen School: Catholic K-8 school in Media, PA under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Closely comparable faith-based grade school with similar tuition structure, parish subsidy, and academic outcomes focus.
Nativity of Our Lord School: Catholic K-8 school in Media, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable faith-based grade school with similar admissions, tuition, and extracurricular structure.
St. Anthony of Padua School: Catholic PreK-8 grade school in West Chester, PA under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct peer with similar curricular structure, technology integration, and recruitment overlap in Chester County.
St. Patrick School: Catholic PreK-8 grade school in Malvern, PA under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Operates as a peer faith-based elementary school serving overlapping Main Line families, with similar tuition, parish-subsidy model, and CYO/Malvern Cub Scout partnership overlap.
Devon Preparatory School: Catholic independent school in Devon, PA serving grades 6-12. Adjacent peer sharing the same Main Line feeder market and Catholic identity, though broader grade span and tuition tier differ.
Saints Philip & James School: Catholic K-8 school in Exton, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct peer serving the same diocesan feeder pool, with overlapping bus transportation arrangements and comparable parish-subsidy economics.
Villa Maria Academy: Catholic PreK-8 school in Malvern, PA (serving through 8th grade, with a girls' high school division). Geographically close peer serving overlapping Main Line families, comparable Blue Ribbon and archdiocesan recognition profile.

Broad incumbents

Malvern Preparatory School: Catholic independent school for boys in grades 6-12 located in Malvern, PA under the Norbertine tradition. Larger Norbertine-affiliated institution representing the high-school destination for many St. Norbert families and the broader regional Catholic education ecosystem.
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: Catholic independent school in Villanova, PA (grades 6-12) within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Larger incumbent drawing from the same Main Line Catholic families, offering secondary-level continuation relevant to St. Norbert's high-school-bound graduates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

St. Norbert School compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

St. Norbert School financial estimates

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St. Norbert School leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

St. Norbert School funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

St. Norbert School M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about St. Norbert School

What does St. Norbert School do?

Is St. Norbert School a public or private company?

St. Norbert School is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was St. Norbert School founded?

St. Norbert School was founded in 1956. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is St. Norbert School based?

St. Norbert School is headquartered in Paoli, United States, in the North America region.

How does St. Norbert School make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Tuition is the primary driver. The others are annual Fund Donations, EITC Program, fundraising Events, extended Care Services (CARES) and summer Camp.

Who are St. Norbert School's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Holy Trinity School, St. Mary Magdalen School, Nativity of Our Lord School, St. Anthony of Padua School, St. Patrick School, Devon Preparatory School, Saints Philip & James School and Villa Maria Academy. Broad incumbents are Malvern Preparatory School and Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.

Does St. Norbert School have an API?

No public API is recorded for St. Norbert School.

What industry is St. Norbert School in?

St. Norbert School's product category is K-8 Catholic Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAC, Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools, with a secondary code of EDACABAM, Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools. Its NAICS code is 611110 and its SIC code is 8200.