St Mary Magdalen's School

What St Mary Magdalen's School does

St. Mary Magdalen School is a private Catholic elementary school located at 9 Sharpley Road in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1953 under the oversight of the Diocese of Wilmington. It serves more than 500 students across three academic divisions: Early Education (PreK3 through Kindergarten), Elementary Education (grades 1-6), and Middle School (grades 7-8). The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and follows Diocese of Wilmington curriculum standards across Religion, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Library, and Physical Education. Its stated mission is to nurture, develop, and educate the whole child through education, service, and worship in partnership with parents, parish, and community.

The academic program integrates technology at each level, including interactive SmartBoards in classrooms, iPads and Chromebooks for student use, a 1:1 Chromebook program for 7th graders, and the Google Classroom platform for middle school coursework. A modernized science laboratory supports STEM-focused instruction, and the Barbara Wanner Learning Commons (rededicated in 2018) houses technology and library classes. Specialized support includes the Aquinas Program for academic intervention and a Guidance Office aligned with American School Counseling Association standards for social-emotional learning. Extracurricular offerings span CYM Athletics, Math League, Science Olympiad, National Junior Honor Society, band, choir, chess club, and Lego robotics.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition collected monthly via the FACTS automatic withdrawal system, with parishioner and first-responder discounts available. Supplementary streams include one-time application ($100) and enrollment ($200) fees, extended care program fees, an Annual Fund, legacy giving via IRA charitable rollovers, and community fundraising events. Admissions are processed through the Diocese of Wilmington PowerSchool enrollment portal. The school is governed by a School Board established in 2018-2019 under the Healey Education Foundation governance model, and partnerships with the St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Ministry of Caring, Special Olympics Delaware, and the Healey Education Foundation underpin both its service mission and its operational sustainability.

Name

St Mary Magdalen's School

Legal name

St. Mary Magdalen School

Website

https://smmschoolde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Mary Magdalen School is a private Catholic elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving over 500 students from PreK3 through 8th grade under Diocese of Wilmington curriculum standards and Middle States accreditation, with tuition-funded operations since 1953.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Catholic 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

• Catholic education
• Elementary education
• Preschool education
• Middle school program
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio, Texas

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 stream from tuition payments collected monthly through FACTS automatic withdrawal plan. Rates vary by grade level and parishioner status.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: Charitable contributions from families, alumni, and community members supporting tuition assistance, technology, facilities, and professional development.
3. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time fees including $100 non-refundable application fee and $200 enrollment/seat fee.
4. Extended Care Program: Before and after school care services with monthly tuition and per-day rates.
5. IRA Charitable Distributions: Legacy giving through IRA charitable rollover (QCD) for donors 70.5 years and older.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Mary Magdalen's School provides a PreK-8 Catholic education delivered on a single campus, combining early education, elementary, and middle school programs with extended care, academic support, and a guidance office for emotional support. The school sells enrollment to families across these grade bands and supplements core academics with athletics, clubs, and activities.

Product overview

St. Mary Magdalen School is a premier PreK-8 Catholic school offering a comprehensive educational program structured across three academic divisions: Early Education (PreK3-Kindergarten), Elementary Education (grades 1-6), and Middle School (grades 7-8). The academic core is supplemented by specialized support programs including the Aquinas Program for academic intervention and the Guidance Office for social-emotional learning. Extended care services, CYM Athletics, and diverse club offerings extend the educational experience beyond the traditional classroom. The school follows Diocese of Wilmington curriculum standards and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Education Program (PreK3-K)
• Elementary Education Program (Grades 1-6)
• Middle School Program (Grades 7-8)
• Extended Care Program
• Aquinas Program (Academic Support)
• Guidance Office (Emotional Support)
• CYM Athletics
• Clubs and Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for high school with strong academic foundation, responsible citizenship, and Christian values

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northeastern Music ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides instrumental music program for students beginning in 4th grade (band) and 3rd grade (orchestra). Interested students invited to participate through fall recruitment program.
• Special Olympics DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual 3v3 basketball tournament raises funds for Special Olympics Delaware. Event typically raises over $9,000 and involves student participation.
• Ministry of CaringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership providing service opportunities for students. School received Caring Bowl Award for service to homeless and poor. Students participate in Catholic Schools Week service activities including meal donations.
• Healey Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntroduced school governance model and provides guidance for School Board operations. Supports school's development and financial sustainability efforts.
• Catholic Youth MinistryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn conjunction with parish Athletic Association, sponsors varsity and junior varsity sports teams and extracurricular athletics.
• St. Mary Magdalen ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish affiliation providing foundation for school establishment in 1953. School seeks to nurture, develop, and educate the whole child by faithfully carrying out the example of Christ through education, service, and worship in partnership with parents, parish, and community.
• Diocese of WilmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversight diocese establishing curriculum standards for Catholic schools. School follows Diocese of Wilmington curriculum guides for all subjects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Salesianum School: Catholic all-boys high school in Wilmington, DE. Competes indirectly for parish-aligned families and serves as a downstream destination for graduates of Wilmington-area Catholic elementary schools including St. Mary Magdalen.
• Padua Academy: Catholic high school in Wilmington, DE and a primary feeder destination for St. Mary Magdalen 8th-grade graduates. Operates in the same Diocese of Wilmington ecosystem and shares the Catholic K-12 pipeline.
• Ursuline Academy: Catholic all-girls high school in Wilmington, DE. Sits downstream in the same Catholic K-12 pipeline and competes with St. Mary Magdalen for Catholic-aligned families seeking single-gender secondary education.

Others

• Healey Education Foundation: Nonprofit governance partner that introduced the School Board model at St. Mary Magdalen. Provides structural guidance and best-practice frameworks to a portfolio of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wilmington.

Direct peers

• Holy Spirit School: Catholic PreK-8 school in the Diocese of Wilmington serving a similar middle-class family demographic in the greater Wilmington area. Directly comparable in size, mission, and feeder pipeline.
• St. Peter Cathedral School: Wilmington-based Catholic PreK-8 school under the Diocese of Wilmington with similar Middle States accreditation and parish-affiliated operations. Competes for the same downtown and surrounding Wilmington families.
• St. John the Beloved School: Diocese of Wilmington Catholic PreK-8 school with comparable academic programming, tuition-based funding model, and parish-affiliated governance. Operates in the same Wilmington suburban market.
• Corpus Christi School: Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Wilmington offering PreK through 8th grade with similar academic, athletic, and parish-integration models. Closest direct functional competitor.
• St. Ann School: PreK-8 Catholic school in the Diocese of Wilmington with comparable tuition structure, Diocese-aligned curriculum, and extended care programming. Direct competitor for the same regional family pool.

Broad incumbents

• Wilmington Friends School: Independent (Quaker) PreK-12 school in Wilmington, DE. Competes for tuition-paying families seeking values-based K-8 education but with a different faith tradition and a much broader grade span.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SMMBulldogs
• Facebookfacebook.com/smmschoolde
• Instagraminstagram.com/smmschoolde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-mary-magdalen's-school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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