St. Mary's Episcopal Day School

What St. Mary's Episcopal Day School does

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School is a co-educational, independent private school serving Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade in South Tampa, Florida, founded in 1953 as an extension of St. Mary's Episcopal Church (established 1946). The school serves more than 450 students daily in a two-story, 33-classroom building on approximately 8.5 acres, with infrastructure including two STEM labs (equipped with laptops, 3D printers, iPads, VR goggles, and robotics), two science labs, three art rooms, two music rooms, a video production studio, and a media center housing more than 15,000 volumes. Its educational program is divided into three divisions (Primary PK-2, Intermediate 3-5, Middle School 6-8), supplemented by a Global Program with annual country themes and an international student exchange with Saint-Denis International School in France, a Spiritual Life program with twice-weekly chapel services, a Student Success Program delivered in partnership with The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, comprehensive co-curriculars (Spanish and Latin world languages, performing arts, visual arts, STEM, athletics), and a personalized High School Placement service. The school is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

The business model is a subscription-style recurring tuition engine: tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $21,550 per student (payable in one, four, or ten installments), supplemented by grade-level fees of $315-$500 per student, a one-time $10,000 Building and Equipment Fee per family amortized over five years, $250 Parents' Association dues, overnight field trip fees ($235-$2,505), and an annual Saints Fund giving campaign that raises approximately $400,000. The school is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees and affiliated with St. Mary's Episcopal Church; it accepts Florida Empowerment Scholarship funds (averaging $8,000 per student) via Step Up for Students. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online applications, campus tours, and an annual Admission Information Night targeting South Tampa families, with marketing reliant on the school's website, word-of-mouth referrals, email outreach, and its 1,000+ alumni network.

Name

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School

Legal name

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School

Website

https://smeds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, FCIS- and SAIS-accredited private school in South Tampa serving more than 450 Pre-K through 8th grade students through recurring tuition ($21,550/year), programmatic fees, and annual fund donations.

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Episcopal day school
• Elementary education services
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source from tuition payments. Tuition for 2026-2027 academic year is $21,550 per student, payable in one, four, or ten installments.
2. Fees (Grade Level): Grade-level fees cover supplies, summer reading books, e-books, novels, workbooks, activities, day field trips, yearbooks, and technology expenses. Fees range from $315 (PK-4) to $500 (Middle School).
3. Building and Equipment Fee: $10,000 one-time fee assessed to each family, paid over five years at $2,000 per year.
4. Saints Fund (Annual Giving): Annual fundraising campaign raising approximately $400,000 annually to support campus improvements, academic programs, and endowment.
5. Parents' Association Dues: $250 annual family dues supporting Parents' Association activities and events.
6. Overnight Field Trip Fees: Fifth through eighth grade students participate in overnight field trips with fees ranging from $235 (5th grade, one trip) to $2,505 (8th grade, two trips including Washington D.C.).
7. Florida Empowerment Scholarship: Participating in Florida School Choice Program accepting FES-EO scholarships averaging $8,000 per student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School provides co-educational, faith-based private education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, structured into Primary (PK-2), Intermediate (3-5), and Middle School (6-8) divisions. The curriculum combines core academics with co-curriculars (arts, music, world languages, STEM, athletics), a Global Program with international student exchange, a Spiritual Life program, a Student Success Program for enrichment and remediation, and personalized High School Placement services.

Product overview

St. Mary's Episcopal Day School is a co-educational, independent private school serving Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school offers a unified educational program structured into three divisions (Primary PK-2, Intermediate 3-5, Middle School 6-8) that share a common curriculum emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and Episcopal values. Core academic programs are supplemented by integrated co-curricular offerings including the Global Program with annual country themes and international exchange, Spiritual Life with chapel services and religious studies, Student Success Program for academic support, and High School Placement services. All students receive instruction in Art, Music, World Languages (Spanish/Latin), STEM, Religious Studies, and Physical Education, with middle school students selecting elective courses.

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Products and services

• Primary Division (PK-2) Early childhood educational program for pre-kindergarten through second grade at St. Mary's, focusing on developmentally appropriate lessons, foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and math, along with enrichment classes including Spanish, Art, Music, Science, STEM, PE, and Religious Studies.
• Intermediate Division (3-5) Transitional educational program for grades 3-5 at St. Mary's that bridges primary and middle school, offering a diverse and well-rounded educational experience with enrichment programs and gradually increasing academic expectations to prepare students for middle school.
• Middle School (6-8) Comprehensive middle school program for grades 6-8 at St. Mary's representing the culmination of the St. Mary's journey, featuring specialist teachers for each subject, organizational skills emphasis, and elective classes. Students study Social Studies, English, Math, Science, World Languages, PE, STEM, Performing Arts, Art, and Religious Studies.
• Global Program Annual themed educational program uniting the St. Mary's community in studying different countries and cultures. The 2024-2025 theme is France and includes student exchange opportunities with Saint-Denis International School in France.
• Spiritual Life Program Spiritual development program at St. Mary's rooted in Episcopal values, including twice-weekly chapel services, religious education classes covering Old and New Testament narratives, World Religions instruction in middle school, and Chapel Buddies pairing older with younger students.
• Student Success Program Whole-child support program providing academic enrichment and remediation through small group and one-on-one interactions, executive functioning development, and partnership with The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) focusing on Mind Brain Education Science.
• High School Placement Program Comprehensive and personalized high school placement services at St. Mary's that help students find best-fit secondary schools through assessment of academic, social, and emotional needs, with support navigating the admissions process.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program at St. Mary's with varsity and junior varsity levels featuring a no-cut policy (except tennis), offering boys soccer, cross country, basketball, track and field, tennis, baseball; girls volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, track and field, tennis, softball. Teams compete in the Florida West Coast League.
• Co-Curriculars Program Comprehensive enrichment program at St. Mary's including Visual Arts, Music (with Saintly Strings, Concert Band, Drumline, Praise Band, Choir), Performing Arts, World Languages (Spanish and Latin), STEM, Religious Studies, Physical Education, Library, and competitive athletics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates gain acceptance to selective secondary schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Step Up for StudentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Facilitates Florida Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO), enabling families to use state scholarship funds (averaging $8,000) for tuition at St. Mary's.
• Saint-Denis International School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International student exchange partnership through the Global Education Benchmark Group. St. Mary's hosts four French students each winter; in spring, eight St. Mary's student ambassadors visit Saint-Denis in Loches, France. This exchange supports the annual global theme study program and provides cultural immersion opportunities.
• The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school relationship focused on Mind Brain Education Science. CTTL provides research-based best practices training for faculty, parents, and students on the science of teaching and learning.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jesuit High School: Catholic, college-preparatory high school for boys in Tampa. While a secondary-school destination for many St. Mary's graduates, it is also a competing option for Tampa families weighing private K-8 against direct private high-school enrollment.
• Carrollwood Day School: Independent, nonsectarian PreK-12 school in the Tampa Bay area. Comparable in size, tuition band, and college-prep mission; competes with St. Mary's for Tampa families willing to drive further north for private education.
• Tampa Preparatory School: Independent, nonsectarian 6-12 school in downtown Tampa with a rigorous college-prep focus and IB offerings. Competes directly with St. Mary's middle-school division for the same Tampa families seeking selective high-school placement.
• Christ the King Catholic School: Catholic PreK-8 school in Tampa serving a similar faith-based, whole-child demographic. Operates at a lower tuition band and competes for value-conscious Tampa families in the same geographic catchment.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent, Episcopal-affiliated day school in Tampa serving PreK-12 with comparable tuition, college-prep mission, and athletic profile. The closest like-for-like competitor in the South Tampa private-school market.
• Academy of the Holy Names: Catholic, co-educational private school in Tampa serving PreK-12 with similar whole-child, faith-based positioning and strong athletics. Listed by St. Mary's as a top destination school for its graduates, indicating direct competitive overlap for the same Tampa families.
• Providence Christian School: Faith-based PreK-8 private school in the Tampa Bay area offering a similar values-driven, college-preparatory program at a comparable price point; competes for the same pool of private-school-seeking Tampa families.

Regional players

• Citrus Park Christian School: Faith-based PreK-12 private school in the broader Tampa Bay region with comparable Christian-values positioning and similar tuition model; competes for families outside the immediate South Tampa core.
• All Saints Academy: Episcopal-affiliated PreK-12 school in Winter Haven, FL. Directly comparable in faith-based Episcopal identity, whole-child curriculum, and Florida independent-school accreditation profile.

Emerging players

• The Out-of-Door Academy: Independent PreK-12 school in nearby Sarasota, FL with similar technology integration, global/international programming, and college-prep positioning. Comparable operational model for a Florida independent day school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tampasaintmarys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smeds

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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