St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

What St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School does

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (SEASCS) is a private, nonprofit Catholic classical school operating under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd in northwest Houston, Texas. Founded in 1996, it serves approximately 200 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, supported by a staff of 17 employees. The school delivers a unified classical Catholic curriculum built on the Trivium methodology (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric stages), integrating Latin instruction, sacred music, Theology of the Body faith formation, and a four-house community system. It is an ICLE member school and a designated Theology of the Body Campus, with graduates feeding into selective Catholic high schools including Strake Jesuit, St. Pius X, and Incarnate Word Academy.

The core product is a continuous PK-8 educational program spanning Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School divisions, supplemented by after-school add-ons (Music Conservatory, Theater, Before/After School Program) and an athletics program via the West Houston Christian Sports Association (WHCSA) and PSIA academic competitions. The business model is a hybrid of recurring tuition, an active Annual Fund campaign (September through June 30), one-time application and enrollment fees ($75 application fee), and community fundraising events (golf tournament, Steps for Students, Spirit Nights, raffle). Financial aid is available through Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance and ACE Scholarships. The school operates the academic calendar and admissions process (RenWeb), donations (ParishSoft), and scholarship processing (FACT) through standard third-party SaaS platforms.

The school is governed under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and is led by Principal Dr. Juan Suarez, with an announced Assistant Principal (Amanda Smith), an Operations Manager/Athletic Director (Dina Poduska), and a teaching faculty spread across religion, classical languages, math, science, ELA, fine arts, and physical education. As a parish school, SEASCS is positioned as a community-rooted institution rather than a growth-oriented enterprise, with no reported expansion, acquisitions, or capital raises.

Name

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Legal name

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Website

https://seascs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic classical school in northwest Houston serving approximately 200 students in PreK3 through 8th grade, operating under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston with a Trivium-based curriculum and faith-integrated instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic classical education
• PreK-8 education
• Liberal arts curriculum
• Faith-based schooling
• Classical trivium methodology

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition covers only a portion of the true cost to educate each child; the school relies on fundraising to bridge the gap
2. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the SEASCS Annual Fund supporting daily operations, academic programs, teacher support, and enrichment activities
3. Donations and Fundraising Events: One-time and recurring donations, Steps for Students walk, Spirit Nights, annual raffle, and golf tournament
4. Application and Enrollment Fees: $75 application fee plus non-refundable enrollment fee upon acceptance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School provides Catholic Classical Education for students from PreK3 through 8th grade in northwest Houston, Texas. The curriculum is structured on the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) and integrates rigorous academics, Latin instruction, fine arts, athletics, and Catholic faith formation including weekly Mass and Theology of the Body curriculum. The school supplements core academics with athletics leagues, music/string programs, theater, a four-house competition system, and before/after school care.

Product overview

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (SEASCS) is a Catholic Classical school serving PreK3 through 8th grade in northwest Houston, Texas. Founded in 1996, the school offers a unified educational program built on the trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric stages) that integrates rigorous academics with Catholic faith formation. The core offering is the Catholic Classical Education program spanning Early Childhood (Pre-K/K), Elementary (1st-5th), and Middle School (6th-8th) divisions. The Fine Arts program includes Choral Music (all grades), Strings Program (2nd grade violin), Music Conservatory (after-school lessons), Sacred Art, and Theater. Athletics encompass middle school competitive sports through WHCSA and elementary sports leagues. The House System organizes middle school students into four houses for competition in academics, athletics, and service. Additional offerings include PSIA academic competition, an After School Program (BASP), and the SEASCS Annual Fund for fundraising. The school also operates as a Theology of the Body Campus and ICLE Member School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Classical Education (PreK-8th Grade) A comprehensive Catholic Classical curriculum that forms students spiritually, intellectually, and physically from PreK3 through 8th grade. Based on the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric stages), it integrates rigorous academic instruction with Catholic faith formation including weekly Mass and Theology of the Body curriculum.
• Early Childhood Program (Pre-K and Kindergarten) Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten programs building a link between home and school for the youngest students. Students receive religious instruction daily, attend weekly Mass, and participate in PE, with Pre-K ending the year with Splash Day and Kindergarten with annual Field Day.
• Elementary School Program (1st-5th Grade) Grades 1-5 build academic skills necessary for all future learning. Students expand knowledge in reading, math, sciences, social studies, religion, art, music, library, Spanish, physical education, health, and computer through hands-on experimentation and field trips.
• Middle School Program (6th-8th Grade) Challenging academic program preparing students for high school and college. Curriculum emphasizes Catholic faith, English language arts, classical literature, mathematics, science, Latin, physical education, choral music, and art history/art techniques.
• Athletics Program (6th-8th Grade) Middle school competitive sports including football, volleyball, co-ed soccer, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, track, and cheerleading, competing against other local schools through the WHCSA league.
• West Houston Christian Sports Association (WHCSA) Sports League Sports league for Pre-K through 5th grade offering soccer and t-ball/baseball, and basketball for Kindergarten through 5th grade, focusing on skill building and compassionately-competitive games.
• PSIA Academic Competition Private Schools Interscholastic Association academic competition with 19 contest categories covering 59 academic contests for grades 1-8 in Texas, including opportunities in tennis, fencing, chess, and ballet.
• Before and After School Program (BASP) Before and after school care program with separate handbook and registration requirements. Late pickup after 3:45 PM incurs charges of $1.00 per minute per student.
• SEASCS Annual Fund Annual fundraising campaign running September through June 30 that bridges the gap between tuition income and true cost of education, supporting curriculum enhancement, faith formation, professional development, and enrichment programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to and attending multiple Catholic high schools including Strake Jesuit, St. Pius X, Kinkaid, St. Agnes, and others

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember school of ICLE, supporting and implementing classical Catholic education principles and methodology throughout the curriculum. ICLE provides resources and guidance for Catholic liberal arts education.
• Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool operates under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, using the Tudor Rose symbol representing the archdiocese. Subject to diocesan guidelines and eligible for diocesan tuition assistance programs.
• West Houston Christian Sports Association (WHCSA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic league for grades PreK through 8th providing soccer, t-ball/baseball, and basketball programs. Fosters skill building and compassionate competition with peers.
• Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic competition organization offering 59 academic contests across 19 categories for grades 1-8. Provides extracurricular academic opportunities including tennis, fencing, chess, and ballet.
• Paradigm ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf tournament sponsor supporting school fundraising efforts
• Klein Funeral HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf tournament sponsor supporting school fundraising efforts
• Knights of Columbus CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteps for Students sponsor supporting tuition assistance fundraising
• Russo's PizzeriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteps for Students sponsor and spirit night host
• Vernari TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteps for Students sponsor
• Ortiz State FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteps for Students sponsor
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management and application platform used for online enrollment and admissions process
• ParishSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform used for Annual Fund donations and recurring gift processing
• Flynn O'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for all students PK-8. School uniforms must be purchased through Flynn O'Hara.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allowing families to designate school for donations when swiping Plus card
• Box Tops for EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool earning loyalty program where each box top is worth 10 cents for the school. One of 90,000 K-8 schools participating.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School: Houston-area Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Operates in the same competitive market for Catholic families and shares the same archdiocesan governance and tuition assistance framework as SEASCS.
• St. John Paul II Catholic School: Houston-area Catholic K-8 school within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Competes for the same northwest Houston Catholic families and offers a similar parish-school value proposition.
• St. Jerome Catholic School: Parish-based Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Directly comparable structure and archdiocesan affiliation, with overlapping feeder high schools and a similar instructional model.
• St. Thomas More Catholic School: Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in the Houston archdiocese serving the same demographic of faith-oriented families seeking classical-style academics.
• Corpus Christi Catholic School: Houston-area Catholic K-8 school operating under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Directly comparable governance, funding, and academic profile to SEASCS.
• Holy Spirit Episcopal School: Faith-based private K-8 school in the Houston area competing for the same segment of families seeking rigorous, values-driven elementary education outside the public system.

Others

• Classical Catholic Schools Network (ICLX member schools): Network of ICLE member schools implementing the same classical and Catholic pedagogical framework as SEASCS (Trivium-based, liberal arts). Useful as a peer benchmark for curriculum and community-building practices.

Emerging players

• Regina Caeli Academy (Houston): Hybrid classical Catholic academy serving Houston-area families with a classical curriculum model. Competes for the same niche parent segment prioritizing classical, faith-integrated education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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