St. Margaret Mary Catholic School

What St. Margaret Mary Catholic School does

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school located at 142 E. Swoope Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, serving approximately 500 students across PreK through 8th grade. Founded in 1954 with five lay teachers, three sisters, and 252 students under the assistance of the Sisters of Christian Charity, the school operates under the governance and accreditation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, with spiritual and parish support from St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. The school holds a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School designation and is accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference, with membership in the National Catholic Education Association. Over its 67+ year history, the school has graduated more than 2,500 students, many of whom became Valedictorians or Salutatorians at feeder high schools Bishop Moore Catholic and Winter Park High School.

The school delivers a structured, faith-integrated curriculum organized into Pre-K, Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), and Middle School (7-8) programs, supplemented by Specials classes (Art, Library, Music, PE, Computer, Spanish) and differentiated offerings including Academic Support services, the RISE gifted enrichment program (grades 4-6), Wheel electives, and the Friendzy social-emotional learning program. The underlying technology platform combines FACTS (RenWeb) as the student information and family portal, Microsoft Office 365 for communication and collaboration, and a broad catalog of third-party digital learning tools (IXL, Brainpop, Khan Academy, Discovery Education, Savvas Realize, HMH, Code.org, Prodigy, Sora, Duolingo, Starfall, ABC Mouse, and others). All faculty are Florida-state certified, with approximately one-third holding advanced degrees, and the school operates under Diocesan Safe Environment Training and Florida child-protection compliance requirements.

The business model is tuition-based and consumer-direct: families pay annual tuition (detailed in a published Tuition-and-Fees document for the 2026-2027 academic year) plus a one-time $100 application fee per student, with additional fees for athletics, extracurricular activities, and specific programs. Go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by Fall Preview events in November, Open House during Catholic Schools Week in late January, scheduled campus tours, and a promotional video on the school website. Marketing channels include the school website, Facebook, and Instagram. The school does not have any venture funding, no public or private equity ownership, and no subsidiaries; it functions as a single-campus nonprofit institution within the broader Diocesan system.

Name

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School

Legal name

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School

Website

https://smmknight.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is a nonprofit PreK-8 Catholic elementary school in Winter Park, Florida, serving approximately 500 students with tuition-based faith-integrated education under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic 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

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Faith-based schooling
• Pre-k through grade 8
• Gifted enrichment program
• Extracurricular athletics arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park , Fl

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition-based revenue model for Pre-K through 8th grade education. Families pay tuition and fees for the academic year. Additional fees apply for athletics, extracurricular activities, and specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School delivers a PreK through 8th grade Catholic faith-based education combining college-preparatory academics, daily religion instruction, weekly Mass, social-emotional learning, gifted enrichment, and a broad extracurricular program in athletics, fine arts, honor society, and community service from a single campus in Winter Park, Florida.

Product overview

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is a PreK-8 Catholic school offering a comprehensive educational program built around its faith-based mission. The school provides a structured academic curriculum organized by grade-level programs (Pre-K, Primary K-3, Intermediate 4-6, Middle School 7-8), enhanced by Specials classes (Art, Library, Music, PE, Computer, Spanish) and specialized programs including RISE (gifted enrichment), Academic Support, Wheel electives, and Friendzy (social-emotional learning). Beyond academics, the school offers extensive extracurricular activities including Athletics, Band, Choir, Drama, NJHS, Student Council, Scouting, Altar Servers, and Community Service. The school integrates numerous educational technology platforms including FACTS (RenWeb) for administration, Office 365 for communication, and various digital learning tools (Brainpop, IXL, Prodigy, Sora, Epic, and Spanish language platforms) across grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K Program Pre-Kindergarten program for children four by September 1, providing hands-on education in literacy, religion, math, art, music, and movement in a nurturing Catholic environment.
• Primary Program (K-3) Kindergarten through 3rd grade program featuring Orton Gillingham literacy instruction, hands-on manipulatives, educational technology, and special area classes including PE, Computer, Art, Music, Library, and Spanish.
• Intermediate Program (4-6) 4th through 6th grade program with departmentalized classes in Math/Science and English Language Arts/Social Studies, incorporating Orton Gillingham reading instruction, STEM skills, and daily religion curriculum.
• Middle School Program (7-8) 7th and 8th grade program featuring five rigorous academic classes (math, science, social studies, ELA, Spanish), PE twice weekly, Wednesday Wheel electives, daily Theology class, and weekly Mass.
• Specials Classes Specialty classes including Art, Library, Music, Physical Education, Computer, and Spanish offered weekly across all grade levels.
• Academic Support Program Support services including four Exceptional Education certified teachers for lower grades and Learning Lab help for upper grades (4th-8th), with care team meetings and accommodations.
• RISE (Rigorous Instruction for Student Enrichment) Gifted pull-out program for grades 4-6 identified via Terranova and InView scores, featuring Noetic Math, problem-based learning, STEM projects, and service projects.
• Wheel Elective Program Wednesday elective classes for 7th and 8th graders including art, nutrition, music, cooking, drama, technology, with six-week rotation cycles.
• Friendzy Program Social and emotional learning program teaching friendship skills and emotional intelligence through Scripture, with monthly themes for PreK-5th grade, student workbooks, and counselor-led lessons.
• Altar Servers Program Liturgical ministry training for 5th grade and higher students who have received First Holy Communion, with Thursday evening training sessions.
• Athletics Program CYS sports including basketball, soccer, track, volleyball, flag football, and lacrosse for grades 5-8, plus developmental sports for PreK-5th, tumbling, cheerleading, and Junior Knights program.
• Band Program Concert bands for 4th-8th graders under director Dee McAfee, with rehearsals twice weekly before school, annual Advent Concert, Spring Arts Evening, and Diocesan Honors Band opportunities.
• Choir Program Choir for 2nd-8th graders with Cherubs (2nd-3rd) led by Ms. Eva Weingarten and Choristers (4th-8th) led by Mrs. Cheryl Pelzer, leading school Masses and special events.
• Drama Program School plays with acting, set design, costuming, make-up, and blocking; elementary abbreviated musicals and full musical productions for 6th-8th grade with Miss Skye directing.
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Nationally recognized honor society for middle school students with high academic and moral standards, led by Mr. Stephen Deighan, participating in Catholic-oriented service projects.
• Student Council 7th and 8th grade leadership organization with essay application process, monthly teacher recognition certificates, school tours, service projects, under guidance of Mrs. Sandra Hoff.
• Scouting (Girl Scouts) Girl Scouts troops for K-8 through Citrus Council, meeting after school with parent volunteers.
• Community Service Program Faith-in-action service program including grade-level partnerships (K-8 buddies), Haiti support collections, Coalition for the Homeless lunch packing, and holiday food drives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2,500 students graduated over 67 years, with many becoming Valedictorians and Salutatorians at local high schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration41 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roman Catholic Diocese of OrlandocoreOthersSchool operates as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando and is accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference. Diocese provides oversight, Safe Environment Training requirements, Board of Education orientation, and administrative guidance.
• St. Margaret Mary Catholic ChurchcoreOthersSchool operates under the guidance of the Diocese of Orlando with the support of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Parish provides pastor, liturgical support, and shared facilities including Parish Hall for events and training.
• Catholic Youth Sports (CYS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchools in the Orlando Diocese are members of Catholic Youth Sports which offers basketball, soccer, track, volleyball, boys' flag football, and girls' lacrosse programs for students in grades 5-8.
• National Catholic Education AssociationminorOthersMember of National Catholic Education Association providing resources, professional development, and network support for Catholic schools.
• Citrus Council of Girl ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Citrus Council of Girl Scouts, girls between kindergarten and eighth grade can become involved in various troops at the school. Troops meet directly after school with parent volunteers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lake Highland Preparatory School: A large private PK-12 school in Orlando with strong academics, technology, athletics, and enrichment. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same local families and tuition dollars, though it is not faith-based.
• Trinity Preparatory School: An established private college-preparatory school in Winter Park serving a similar affluent family segment. It is a broader local competitor for tuition, academic differentiation, and enrichment opportunities.

Direct peers

• The First Academy: A Christian college-preparatory school in the Orlando area spanning early education through high school. It competes for the same value-conscious families seeking private, faith-integrated education and a broad academic program.
• St. John Vianney Catholic School: A Catholic PK-8 institution in the Orlando area offering academic, spiritual, and extracurricular education. It is comparable by grade range, mission, customer segment, and tuition-based delivery.
• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School: A private Catholic PK-8 school in the greater Orlando area. It closely matches St. Margaret Mary's faith-based, tuition-funded model, grade range, family target, and whole-child offering.
• St. Joseph Catholic School: A Catholic elementary and middle school serving the Orlando market. Its PK-8 Catholic education, direct family enrollment, and focus on faith and academics make it a close local competitor.
• Holy Family Catholic School: A private Catholic elementary school serving families in the Orlando region. It competes for the same local households seeking faith formation, core academics, enrichment, and extracurricular activities.

Regional players

• Resurrection Catholic School: A private Catholic PK-8 school combining core curriculum with faith formation and enrichment. It is comparable by offering, age group, tuition model, and extracurricular breadth, although it serves a different Central Florida community.
• All Souls Catholic School: A Catholic PK-8 school in Sanford within the broader Orlando market. Its similar grade span and parish-school mission make it a relevant regional benchmark for enrollment and program design.

Emerging players

• Bishop Moore Catholic High School: A Catholic college-preparatory high school in Orlando that is a common destination for St. Margaret Mary graduates. It is adjacent rather than direct competition, but its feeder relationships and academic brand influence local Catholic-school demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stmargaretmarycatholicschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/stmargaretmarycs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-margaret-mary-catholic-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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