St. Joseph Catholic Parish School

What St. Joseph Catholic Parish School does

Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School is a private Catholic parish school located in Athens, Georgia, operating under the governance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Founded in 1949, the institution describes itself as Athens' oldest private school and has served more than 5,000 students and alumni over its 75-plus year history. The school delivers faith-integrated education from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, organized into three grade-level programs: Primary (PK, K, 1), Intermediate (2, 3, 4), and Upper Elementary (5, 6). Beyond core academics, the school offers complementary programs including Catholic Formation, Sacramental Preparation, Service Learning, STREAM education (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), Athletics, and an Extended Day Program (EDP) for after-school care. A separate Mother's Morning Out program ("Little Joe's") serves toddlers outside the main school enrollment track.

The school's underlying operating infrastructure is modest and conventional for the private K-8 segment: enrollment and family communications are managed through the FACTS Family Portal (FACTS Management), and administrative accreditation spans VIRTUS (child protection), NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association), the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and Cognia. There is no proprietary technology stack; the institution relies on third-party administrative platforms and standard educational content. The school markets itself through a content-driven website, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), campus tours and open houses, and referrals through its affiliated parish.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, classified as subscription-recurring with an annual billing cadence, supplemented by Extended Day Program fees, scholarship-funded enrollment ($564K disclosed in awarded scholarships), and donations routed through the FACTS donation platform. The school maintains a 1:8 student-teacher ratio and a faculty with 350+ combined years of teaching experience. It also runs a Partnership Opportunities Program that invites local businesses and organizations to underwrite mission-aligned initiatives via single annual commitments, and participates in the Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program as a supplemental funding channel.

Name

St. Joseph Catholic Parish School

Legal name

Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School

Website

https://sjsathens.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School is a private Catholic parish school in Athens, Georgia, providing Pre-K through 6th grade education to local families under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Founded in 1949, it operates on tuition-based revenue with a 1:8 student-teacher ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-6 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• K-6 private schooling
• Sacramental preparation programs
• STREAM curriculum education
• Extended day childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from families. Additional revenue streams include extended day program fees and after-school care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Catholic Parish School provides Catholic Pre-K through 6th grade education in Athens, Georgia, structured into Primary (PK-1), Intermediate (2-4), and Upper Elementary (5-6) programs. The school combines academic instruction, Catholic formation, sacramental preparation, service learning, STREAM education, athletics, and auxiliary programs such as the Extended Day Program and Mother's Morning Out to serve enrolled families under the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Product overview

Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School provides a Catholic education from Pre-K through 6th grade. The school operates as a single unified educational institution with multiple grade-level programs (Primary PK-1, Intermediate 2-4, Upper Elementary 5-6) that share a common Catholic mission. Beyond core academics, the school offers complementary programs including Catholic Formation, Sacramental Preparation, STREAM education, Athletics, Extended Day Program, Service Learning, and enrichment opportunities. The school also operates a Mother's Morning Out program for younger children. Administrative functions are managed through the FACTS Family Portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Program (PK, K & 1)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:8 Student-Teacher Ratio ensures personalized attention

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Businesses and OrganizationsOthersThe school operates a Partnership Opportunities Program that welcomes partnerships with local businesses and organizations. These collaborations support the school's mission of guiding faith-filled learners and provide visibility for partners within the school community. Partnerships are structured through single annual commitments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marist School: Larger, established Catholic school (7–12) in Atlanta under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Comparable as a Catholic education brand in the same archdiocese, though focused on the secondary grades that SJS does not serve.
• Holy Spirit Preparatory School: Catholic PK–12 school in Atlanta under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Offers overlapping Catholic elementary programming but extends through high school, giving it a broader portfolio and stronger retention than SJS.

Regional players

• Prince Avenue Christian School: Faith-based PK–12 private school in Bogart/Athens, GA. Comparable as a local faith-based private school competing for the same Athens-area families, but operates under a Protestant (rather than Catholic) tradition.

Others

• Blessed Trinity Catholic High School: Catholic 9–12 high school in Roswell, GA, within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Not a direct competitor for K–6 enrollment but is the typical next-step destination for SJS families after grade 6, making it a critical ecosystem counterpart.

Direct peers

• St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School: Catholic K–8 parish school in Sandy Springs, GA, under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Comparable in size, grade structure, and faith-based programming; competes for the same pool of metro Atlanta Catholic families.
• Prince of Peace Catholic School: Catholic parish school (K–8) in the Archdiocese of Atlanta serving the Flowery Branch/Braselton area. Directly comparable to SJS as a faith-based, parish-affiliated elementary school under the same diocesan structure with similar faith formation and STREAM-style programming.
• St. Joseph Catholic School (Marietta): Catholic parish elementary school (K–8) in Marietta, GA, also under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Strong structural parallel to SJS including namesake, parish-affiliation, and grade range.
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School: Parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school in Atlanta within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Operates with the same diocesan accreditation and faith-formation model as SJS, serving as a direct structural peer.
• St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School: Catholic parish elementary school (K–8) in Alpharetta, GA, also under the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Closely matches SJS in mission, grade range mechanics (no high school), and faith-integrated curriculum.
• Athens Academy: Independent PK–12 private school in Athens, GA. The most direct local-market competitor for families choosing private elementary education in the same Athens geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-vAURXkvW_QBYkfXqwvZ5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjosephathensga
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjosephathens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-joseph-catholic-parish-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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