St. John the Evangelist School-Archdiocese of Atlanta

What St. John the Evangelist School-Archdiocese of Atlanta does

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (SJE) is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic school located at 240 Arnold Street in Hapeville, Georgia, operating under the governance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Founded in 1954 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school serves families in the Metro Atlanta area with a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with Catholic faith formation, including weekly all-school Mass, Adoration, and Sacramental preparation. The institution is a four-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Cognia-accredited, and NCEA member, with a student body representing 34 countries, 16 feeder parishes, and approximately 25% non-Catholic enrollment.

The school's core product is its comprehensive academic and spiritual program, augmented by weekly STEM labs, fine arts (including an annual Spring Musical with 60+ participants), competitive athletics (over 50% of 5th-8th graders participate), student leadership programs such as the House System and Student Ambassadors, and an Extended School Program providing before- and after-school care from 6:50 AM to 6:00 PM. Underlying technology is standard education-sector SaaS: RenWeb for the Student Information System and parent portal, FACTS for tuition management and financial aid applications, and Finalsite for the school's web presence. The school does not operate proprietary technology or software products; its differentiators are programmatic, community-based, and reputational rather than technology-driven.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition billed monthly via FACTS, with a 5-10% increase planned for the 2027-2028 school year, supplemented by Extended School Program fees, the Eagle Fund (annual giving), and the Georgia GOAL and American GOAL scholarship programs (which offer 100% state and forthcoming federal income tax credits to donors). The go-to-market motion is hybrid: sales-led through formal admissions processes (campus tours, principal coffee sessions, Open House, RenWeb application portal with a preferred February deadline) and community-led through the parish network, alumni engagement, and Home and School Association. Distribution is direct to individual families within the regional Metro Atlanta catchment.

Name

St. John the Evangelist School-Archdiocese of Atlanta

Legal name

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Website

https://sjecs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a nonprofit Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic school in Hapeville, Georgia, founded in 1954 by the Sisters of Mercy under the Archdiocese of Atlanta, serving Metro Atlanta families with rigorous academics, faith formation, STEM, arts, and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic k-8 education
• Private elementary education
• Faith formation programs
• Pre-k through 8th grade
• Stem lab instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Hapeville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments managed through FACTS Tuition Management with monthly payments due on the 5th of each month. Expecting 5-10% increase for 2027-2028 school year.
2. GOAL Scholarship Program Donations: Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program enables individuals and businesses to contribute to tuition assistance for students. Individuals can receive 100% state income tax credit for contributions.
3. Eagle Fund (Annual Fund): Annual fund donations supporting day-to-day resources for students. Contributions enrich the student experience and support school operations.
4. Extended School Program (ESP): Before and after school care program available from 6:50 AM to 7:40 AM and from end of school day until 6:00 PM. Provides enrichment activities including chess, sewing, karate, basketball, baking & cooking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School provides private, faith-based Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade education to families in the Metro Atlanta area, combining rigorous academics with Catholic spiritual formation, leadership development, and extracurricular programs including STEM labs, fine arts, and competitive athletics. The school also offers before- and after-school care through its Extended School Program (ESP), tuition assistance via scholarships and financial aid, and operates under the governance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta as a nonprofit institution.

Product overview

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic education institution offering a comprehensive academic program as its core product, supplemented by enrichment programs including Fine Arts, Athletics, STEM Labs, Extended School Program (ESP), Academic Competitions, Student Leadership, and Spiritual Formation. The school provides financial support services through various scholarship and financial aid programs including GOAL Scholarship and Georgia Promise Scholarship. Founded in 1954 and operated under the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the school has been designated a 4-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, serving students from the Metro Atlanta area with approximately 25% non-Catholic enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K Through 8th Grade Academic Program
• Extended School Program (ESP)
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• STEM Labs and Technology Instruction
• Academic Competitions
• Spiritual Formation Program
• Student Leadership Program
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• GOAL Scholarship Program

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, foundational and minor.

• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite provides the school's website platform, powering the school's online presence with integrated communication tools for families.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb provides the Parent Portal system for forms, emergency information, and ongoing parent-school communication, as well as the online application platform for admissions.
• FACTS Grant & AidcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS manages tuition payments and financial aid applications for the school, including processing of Archdiocesan, Goizueta, and GOAL scholarship applications.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia GOAL Scholarship Program enables individuals and businesses to contribute to tuition assistance for students, providing 100% state income tax credits. School actively participates in this program for family financial support.
• American GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal scholarship tax credit program beginning in 2027, operated under GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc. Georgia formally opted in January 2026 for effectiveness January 2027.
• Sisters of MercyfoundationalOthersFounded in 1954 by the Sisters of Mercy, whose fundamental charisms of hospitality, education, compassion for the poor, and social justice advocacy have guided SJE for over 70 years.
• 1st Place Spirit WearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal vendor providing SJE-branded spirit wear and merchandise for families to purchase school apparel and spirit items.
• Feeder ParishescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner16 feeder parishes contribute students and families to the school community. Parish Verification Form required for Archdiocesan financial aid eligibility.
• Community Organizations (Hapeville)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local community organizations including Hapeville Fire Department and local parks for educational field trips and service learning opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Private, faith-based Pre-K–12 school in Johns Creek, Georgia. Comparable across the faith-based Pre-K–12 model, STEM enrichment programming, and Metro Atlanta private-school admissions market.
• Whitefield Academy: Private Pre-K–12 Christian school in Smyrga, Georgia, near SJE's Hapeville campus. Comparable across grade span, faith-integrated curriculum, and Metro Atlanta tuition-paying family base.
• King's Ridge Christian School: Private, faith-based Pre-K–12 school in Alpharetta, Georgia. Competes for the same tuition-paying families seeking values-based education in Metro Atlanta, though with a non-Catholic Christian identity.

Direct peers

• Marist School: Catholic, college-preparatory school in Atlanta serving grades 7–12 under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Compares on faith-based mission, college-prep academic rigor, and shared Atlanta Catholic enrollment market.
• St. Pius X Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Atlanta under the Archdiocese. Comparable on faith-based mission and is a frequent matriculation destination for SJE graduates, making it a structural peer in the family pipeline.
• Pinecrest Academy: Catholic Pre-K–12 school in Cumming, Georgia, also within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Closely comparable across Pre-K–8 grade configuration, Catholic identity, tuition model, and feeder-parish-based admissions.
• Holy Spirit Preparatory School: Catholic Pre-K–12 school in Atlanta under the Archdiocese. Comparable across faith-based curriculum, whole-child development, and direct competition for Catholic families in the Metro Atlanta market.
• Notre Dame Academy: Catholic Pre-K–8 school in Duluth, Georgia, within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Direct peer on grade range, faith-based mission, tuition-driven model, and shared competition for North Metro Catholic families.
• Blessed Trinity Catholic High School: Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta serving the same parish feeder network. Directly comparable as a sister-school within the same Catholic system and the primary articulation path for SJE 8th-grade graduates.

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: Prestigious independent Pre-K–12 school in Atlanta. While non-faith-based, it competes with SJE for college-prep-oriented families willing to pay premium tuition in the Metro Atlanta private-school market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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