St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

What St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School does

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is a private, nonprofit classical Catholic school serving over 620 students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through 8th grade on a 44-acre campus in Keller, Texas, operating under the Diocese of Fort Worth and affiliated with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish. The school delivers a classical liberal arts curriculum grounded in the Great Books, Latin and classical languages, Catholic formation with daily prayer and weekly Mass, and Charlotte Mason-inspired outdoor pedagogy, complemented by athletics, performing arts, and a broad extracurricular program. Reported student outcomes include 73rd percentile national academic performance and 41% of students scoring in the 75-99 percentile band, with graduates matriculating to selective Catholic and private high schools.

The school generates revenue primarily through tuition (offered as annual, two-payment, or ten-month plans), with over half of students receiving tuition assistance, and supplements this with extended day care fees, a hot lunch program operated by 6 Forks, athletics fees, and the RaiseRight gift card rebate program. Fundraising is a material revenue channel, anchored by an annual gala since 2003, business benefactor sponsorships, endowment gifts, and planned estate gifts, with the school explicitly not accepting federal funds. Operational technology is conventional and third-party: FACTS for tuition and financial aid management, RenWeb for student information, Follett Destiny for library services, Accelerated Reader for reading practice, and Britannica School for research.

Distribution is direct-enrollment only through a selective admissions process that prioritizes practicing Catholic families and uses personal tours, online inquiry, and family interviews. Marketing channels include the school's website, Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter accounts, a referral program, and community events. Founded in 2000 and opened on August 16 of that year with 146 students, the school has expanded through multiple facility additions including a 26-classroom main building (2002), junior high and early childhood wing (2005), Outdoor Sports Complex (2006), Outdoor Learning Center (2011), and Parish Activity Center (2015), and employs approximately 109 staff.

Name

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Legal name

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Website

https://seascs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is a private classical Catholic school serving over 620 PK3-8th grade students on a 44-acre campus in Keller, Texas, under the Diocese of Fort Worth, with tuition, fundraising, and extended day care as primary revenue sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Classical liberal arts curriculum
• Primary school education
• Faith-based education
• Extended day care

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Families can pay in full (due June), two payments (June and December), or monthly plan (10 equal payments July-April). Does not accept federal funds.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual gala event since 2003, business benefactor programs, endowment gifts, planned estate gifts, and general donations. School does not accept federal funds, relying on privately funded scholarships and donor support.
3. Gift Card Program (RaiseRight): Families purchase gift cards through RaiseRight program, with 80% of profits returned as tuition credit. Generates revenue for families while supporting the school.
4. Extended Day Care: Before and after school care program with annual registration fee and per-session charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic school serving 620+ students from PK3 through 8th grade on a 44-acre campus in Keller, Texas. It delivers a classical liberal arts curriculum built on the Great Books, Latin, classical languages, and traditional Catholic formation, paired with daily prayer, weekly Mass, and a wide range of athletics, clubs, and extracurriculars. The educational offering is complemented by extended day care, a professional-chef hot lunch program, learning support services, and an Outdoor Learning Center for hands-on nature-based instruction.

Product overview

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is a classical Catholic school serving PK3 through 8th grade (620+ students) on a 44-acre campus in Keller, Texas. The school offers a unified classical Catholic education centered on the Great Books, classical liberal arts, and Catholic formation. The core educational product is complemented by specialized programs including an Outdoor Learning Center for hands-on nature-based learning, a Learning Lab offering academic support and dyslexia therapy, and an Extended Day Care program for before/after school supervision. Additional services include a hot lunch program (provided by 6 Forks), an athletics program participating in the Diocese of Fort Worth Interscholastic Sports Program, diverse student clubs and activities, and a RaiseRight gift card program that provides tuition credits to families. The school integrates with multiple third-party platforms including FACTS for tuition management, RenWeb for student information, and Follett Destiny for library services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classical Catholic Education (PK-8) Traditional, faithful Catholic school education from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through 8th grade, emphasizing classical liberal arts, the Great Books, Latin, and Catholic formation. The curriculum includes rigorous academics, daily prayer, weekly Mass, confession, retreats, and a focus on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
• Outdoor Learning Center A living classroom on the 44-acre campus that provides hands-on activities including gardening and Charlotte Mason-inspired Nature Study. The OLC fosters curiosity and wonder while forming faith-filled, lifelong learners through activities such as nature journaling, plant cultivation, and curriculum-related experiences.
• Learning Lab & Student Support Services Academic support services including classroom accommodations, reading/dyslexia support, testing accommodations, and consultation with teachers and families. Services include Dyslexia Therapy ($180/semester), Speech Therapy ($60/semester), and Student Support Plan administration ($40/semester). The school does not provide formal special education or IEPs.
• Extended Day Care Program Before and after school child care from 3:30 PM-6:00 PM on school days. Morning care available from 6:45 AM-7:30 AM. Annual registration fee of $70/child ($140 max per family), with $10/child per morning session. Extended care is not available on school closure days.
• Hot Lunch Program Provided by 6 Forks, this farm-fresh food service offers daily meals cooked from fresh ingredients. Orders are placed through Meal Manage Account online or app by Thursday 12:30 PM for the upcoming week. Meals include vegetable, starch, fruit, and beverage options with chef salad as an alternate.
• Athletics Program Diocese of Fort Worth Interscholastic Sports Program for 5th-8th graders including co-ed volleyball, soccer, cross country, girls/boys basketball, girls softball, boys baseball, co-ed track, boys football, and girls cheerleading. Requires sports registration fee and annual physical.
• Student Clubs & Activities Various extracurricular clubs and organizations including American Heritage Girls, Theatre Troupe, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Troops of St. George, Challenge Island (STEAM), Cecilian Singers, Woodcarving Club, and Basic Sewing and Crocheting Club. Activities vary based on student interest.
• RaiseRight Gift Card Program Tuition credit program through gift card purchases. 80% of program profits are returned to families as tuition credit. Families purchase eGift cards online or through the RaiseRight app to earn credits toward tuition.
• Specials/Electives Program Specialized instruction including Visual Art, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Pre-K to 3rd grade Montessori-based faith program), Computers (Microsoft Office, Digital Citizenship, Britannica School), Foreign Languages (Latin for Pre-K to 5th grade; Latin, French, or Spanish for 6th-8th grade), Outdoor Learning Center, and Performing Arts (Music/Choir, Band, Theatre).

Quantifiable outcome

• 73rd percentile nationally in academic achievement
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS (Facts Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management and financial aid services. All families must be registered in the FACTS Tuition and Financial Aid online system for managing student information, tuition charges, and payments. FACTS also handles tuition assistance applications through the FACTS Grant and Aid Program.
• 6 ForksminorOthers6 Forks provides the hot lunch program, cooking fresh food daily from ingredients for the school community. Pre-orders placed through Meal Manage Account.
• RaiseRightminorOthersGift card program where families purchase cards to favorite stores and restaurants, with 80% of profits returned as tuition credit.
• Flynn O'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniform supplier for the school's official dress code. Online ordering available through school code TX 179.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Nolan Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Fort Worth, TX that serves as a primary graduate destination for SEAS 8th graders. Both are Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth serving faith-based education, though Nolan operates at the high school level.
• Ursuline Academy of Dallas: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Dallas serving grades 9-12. Like SEAS, it emphasizes rigorous academics, faith formation, and classical liberal arts tradition, and is a common high school destination for SEAS graduates.
• Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas: Catholic college-preparatory school in Dallas for grades 9-12. Operates within the same classical Catholic educational tradition as SEAS and is listed as a destination high school for SEAS graduates, making it a natural competitor for the same families.

Broad incumbents

• Fort Worth Country Day School: Independent nonsectarian PK-12 day school in Fort Worth with rigorous college-preparatory academics. Competes with SEAS for families seeking premium private education in the DFW area, though without the Catholic classical focus.
• Trinity Valley School: Independent nonsectarian K-12 school in Fort Worth with strong college-prep academics. Competes for the same affluent, education-focused DFW families that consider SEAS, though broader in scope and without religious identity.

Direct peers

• The Highlands School: Independent Catholic school in Irving, TX serving PK3-8th grade with classical liberal arts curriculum. Directly comparable to SEAS in mission, pedagogy (Great Books, classical languages), grade levels, and selective admissions approach.
• Cistercian Preparatory School: All-boys Catholic preparatory school in Irving, TX serving grades 5-12. Comparable as a rigorous Catholic classical/liberal arts school in the DFW area, frequently attended by SEAS graduates, with selective admissions and strong academics.
• Good Shepherd Catholic School: Catholic school located in or near Keller, TX serving K-8 students. Represents the most direct competitive threat to SEAS as a nearby Catholic K-8 option for families in the same geographic catchment area.
• All Saints Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Fort Worth, TX, also under the Diocese of Fort Worth. Directly comparable as a faith-based K-8 school with similar admissions process, tuition structure, and reliance on the same diocese governance.
• Coram Deo Academy: Classical Christian school in the DFW area serving K-12 with a Great Books classical curriculum. Comparable to SEAS in its emphasis on classical liberal arts, though Protestant rather than Catholic in orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cathschlkeller
• Facebookfacebook.com/St-Elizabeth-Ann-Seton-Catholic-School-Keller-TX-505551606187344
• InstagramInstagram.com/classicalcatholicschoolkeller
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-elizabeth-ann-seton-classical-catholic-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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