St. John Regional Catholic School

What St. John Regional Catholic School does

St. John Regional Catholic School (SJRCS) is a private Catholic K-8 school operating under the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Frederick, Maryland, serving approximately 683 students across Pre-K 3 through 8th grade on a modern 27-acre campus shared with St. Katharine Drexel Parish. Founded in 1829 as St. John's Literary Institution by Father John McElroy (who later founded Boston College), the school is among the oldest continuously operating Catholic schools on the U.S. East Coast and serves as the designated regional school for eight Frederick County parishes. Its academic program includes Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-5), and a departmentalized Middle School (Grades 6-8), supplemented by a STEM program with a dedicated Makerspace, fine arts, athletics, and an extensive extracurricular portfolio. The school was the first middle school in Maryland to implement a 1:1 Chromebook program (now Grades 2-8), integrates Google Classroom across all grades, and uses PowerSchool SIS alongside IXL and Discovery Education for instructional delivery.

The school's revenue model is tuition-led, with published 2026-2027 rates of $9,474 (regional parishioner) to $11,061 (other-faith) per K-8 student, processed through FACTS Tuition Management with single, semi-annual, or monthly billing. A graduated multi-student discount brings the 5th-child rate to $1,895-$2,214, structurally supporting large Catholic families. 61% of students receive grants or aid from Archdiocesan, parish, BOOST scholarship, and school-based sources. Auxiliary revenue includes non-refundable enrollment/re-enrollment fees, the Annual Fund, an 1829 Society ($1,000+ donors) major-gifts program, planned giving vehicles (CRUTs, charitable gift annuities), and fundraising programs (Fun Run, Raise Right, golf tournament, sponsorships). Go-to-market is sales-led with appointment-only campus tours, a $350 referral credit, a Community Partners Program, and digital presence across website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Admissions priority follows a defined hierarchy: siblings, alumni families, regional parishioners, other faiths. The institution holds Cognia accreditation, two National Blue Ribbon designations (2009, 2017), Maryland Green School status, PBIS Gold, and STEM School designation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Name

St. John Regional Catholic School

Legal name

St. John Regional Catholic School

Website

https://sjrcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1829

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. John Regional Catholic School is a 194-year-old private Catholic K-8 school in Frederick, Maryland, serving ~683 students under the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a tuition-led, parish-affiliated model and recognized academic outcomes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Private K-8 schooling
• Preschool education
• STEM curriculum
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments. Multi-student discounts available. Regional parishioner rates lower than other faiths rates. FACTS Tuition Management handles payment processing with options for single, semi-annual, or monthly payments with discounts for upfront payment.
2. Enrollment/Re-enrollment Fees: Non-refundable fees charged at time of enrollment or re-enrollment. Early bird rates and regular rates available.
3. Annual Fund & Donations: Fund for St. John Annual Fund drive designated for specific programs. 1829 Society membership for donors of $1,000 or more.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of appreciated stocks or bonds.
5. Fundraising Programs: Fun Run Fundraiser, FOCE Food Gift Card Program, Raise Right gift card program, golf tournament, sponsorships.
6. Financial Aid Processing: FACTS Grant & Aid application fee of $35. Financial assistance through Archdiocese of Baltimore, Frederick County Parish Tuition Assistance Fund, Friends of Catholic Education Scholarships, and school-based grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. John Regional Catholic School is a private Catholic school serving approximately 683 students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade on a 27-acre campus in Frederick, Maryland. It delivers faith-integrated academic instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Baltimore curriculum, including a STEM program with 1:1 Chromebook integration, plus athletics, arts, music, clubs, before/after care, and student support services. The school is accredited by Cognia and recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Product overview

St. John Regional Catholic School is a private Catholic school serving approximately 683 students in Pre-K 3 through 8th grade. The school offers a unified educational program structured by grade levels (Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1-5, and Middle School Grades 6-8) integrated with specialized programs including STEM education, Athletics, Arts & Music, and various Clubs & Activities. The school operates on the Archdiocese of Baltimore curriculum aligned with Maryland State standards. Additional services include Wildcat Aftercare for extended childcare, Student Services (counseling, nursing, resource teachers), and Financial Aid programs administered through FACTS. Technology integration includes Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and various educational platforms (IXL, Discovery Education, McGraw Hill). The school is accredited by Cognia and has achieved National Blue Ribbon School status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4)
• Kindergarten Program
• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5)
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
• STEM Program
• Athletics Program
• Arts and Music Program
• Clubs and Activities
• Wildcat Aftercare
• Student Services
• Financial Aid and Scholarships

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Capital OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services company supporting community partnerships. Austin Isemann represents Capital One as community partner.
• Andrews LandscapingminorOthersFamily-owned landscaping company in business for over 25 years providing grounds maintenance services.
• Chick-fil-A FrederickminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant contributing to school community through catering and sponsorship opportunities.
• The Jacobs CompanyminorOthersInsurance solutions company for businesses across various industries, ranked among top ten insurance brokers in Mid-Atlantic.
• LDD SportsminorOthersCivil site design and synthetic turf maintenance company with licensed Professional Engineers.
• Reflection Glass, LLCminorOthersGlass fabrication company with facilities in Frederick, Maryland specializing in curtain walls, storefronts, and installations.
• Stauffer Funeral HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuneral home providing community support and sponsorship to the school.
• Mount St. Mary's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Development Schools (PDS) partnership providing workshops, in-service opportunities, and student teacher placements. Also recognizes school as STEM School.
• Frederick Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and nursing students from FCC observe at the school as part of their clinical training.
• Frederick County Public SchoolsminorOthersSchool counselor serves as liaison between FCPS and St. John's regarding educational testing.
• Whelan PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSaint's Circle sponsor at $5,000-$9,999 level.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Loyola Blakefield: Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Towson, Maryland, within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Comparable faith-based educational mission targeting the same regional Catholic family base.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Catholic Jesuit preparatory school in North Bethesda, Maryland. A downstream destination for SJRCS graduates and a regional competitor for Catholic families evaluating K-12 faith-based pathways in the greater DC/Baltimore area.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: Catholic college preparatory school in Towson, Maryland, affiliated with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (the same religious order that staffed SJRCS from 1915-1995). Operates in the same Archdiocese ecosystem.
• Saint John Catholic Prep: Catholic college preparatory high school located in Buckeystown, Maryland (greater Frederick area). Functions as a primary downstream destination for SJRCS graduates and a regional competitor for Catholic families in Frederick County.
• Calvert Hall College High School: Catholic all-boys college preparatory high school in Towson, Maryland. Operates in the same Archdiocese of Baltimore ecosystem and competes for the same Catholic family demographic within the broader Baltimore-Frederick region.

Direct peers

• Mother Seton School: Catholic K-8 school in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Comparable Catholic elementary/middle school serving similar faith-based families in the broader Frederick County region.
• St. Margaret School: Catholic K-8 school in Bel Air, Maryland, operated under the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Directly comparable parochial school serving similar families with similar academic, faith-based, and STEM offerings.
• Resurrection-St. Paul School: Catholic K-8 school in Ellicott City, Maryland, within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Comparable regional Catholic elementary school with similar tuition model, Archdiocesan curriculum alignment, and faith-based mission.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools: System-level operator of more than 40 Catholic elementary and high schools across central and western Maryland. SJRCS operates as a regional school within this archdiocesan system, sharing accreditation, curriculum, and tuition infrastructure.
• Seton Education Partners: National nonprofit that operates and revitalizes Catholic elementary schools across multiple dioceses. Comparable to SJRCS in mission (faith-based K-8 education) but operates at portfolio scale across geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sjrcsfred
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_eWFdG99UUUkqxlyyntyww
• Facebookfacebook.com/SJRCSFRED
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjrcs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-john-regional-catholic-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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