Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School

What Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School does

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School (SMSH) is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school located at 57 Richards Avenue, North Attleboro, Massachusetts, operating under the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Alliance. Formed in 1972 through the consolidation of three parish schools (Saint Mary's, Sacred Heart, and Saint Mark's) — themselves dating to 1923-1924 — SMSH serves approximately 190 students across Pre-K through Grade 8, with roughly 30-35 faculty and staff. The educational offering is a Pre-K to 8 model built around Little Saints Pre-Kindergarten (3-day and 5-day options), full-day Kindergarten, elementary grades 1-5, and a middle school program featuring subject specialists, a STEM-integrated Next Generation Science Standards curriculum, and accelerated mathematics that exposes 7th and 8th graders to portions of Algebra I and Geometry. Auxiliary programs include Saints Athletics, the National Junior Honor Society, the Buddies mentoring program, the ASK for Fun extended care program, and Student Support Services covering IEP/504 accommodations.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition on a tiered subscription basis — $6,800 for registered parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish (which incorporates a $300 diocesan/parish subsidy), $7,100 for other Catholic parishioners, and $7,500 for non-Catholic families, with Pre-K at $6,400 (3-day) or $8,400 (5-day). Secondary revenue comes from athletic and extended-care fees, Spirit Wear merchandise (sold via BSN Sports), and the Saints Fund, an annual giving program established in 2017 that raised $59,276 from over 130 donors to bridge the tuition-to-cost gap. Distribution is entirely local — direct-to-consumer admissions through RenWeb, scheduled open houses, private tours, and parish referrals within roughly ten parishes in the North Attleboro area.

Backed by NEASC accreditation and a formal partnership with Bishop Feehan High School for Early Action acceptances, SMSH has no AI/ML or proprietary technology layer; the stack relies on standard K-12 SaaS (RenWeb, FACTS, Google Workspace, PayPal, Hallow). Management is led by Principal Lisa Serak and Father David Costa as Director, reporting into the Diocese of Fall River and a consolidated school board, with no venture, equity, or private capital ownership. The organization is a stable, community-anchored nonprofit with no disclosed expansion or M&A activity.

Name

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School

Legal name

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School

Website

https://smshschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School is a nonprofit Catholic Pre-K through Grade 8 school in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, serving approximately 190 students from ten parishes. It generates revenue through tiered tuition, athletic fees, and the Saints Fund donation program, operating under the Diocese of Fall River.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• K-8 private schools
• Extended care services
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Attleboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Students registered at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish receive $6,800 tuition; students at other Catholic parishes outside North Attleboro pay $7,100; non-parishioners pay $7,500. Pre-K programs charge $6,400 for 3-day and $8,400 for 5-day options.
2. Saints Fund Donations: Annual giving campaign established in 2017 to bridge the gap between tuition and actual cost of education. Relies on generosity of benefactors, families, parishioners, and community members.
3. Parish Subsidy: Diocese of Fall River and Transfiguration of the Lord Parish provide $300 tuition subsidy per registered parishioner who actively participates in the parish.
4. Athletic and Activity Fees: Additional fees charged for sports programs such as Cross Country and Basketball, and extended care program (ASK for Fun)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School is a private Catholic school that delivers faith-based Pre-K through Grade 8 education to approximately 190 students from the North Attleboro, Massachusetts area. Its core educational offerings include the Little Saints Pre-Kindergarten Program (3-day and 5-day options), Full Day Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8) with STEM-integrated science and accelerated math. Supporting programs include ASK for Fun extended care, Saints Athletics, National Junior Honor Society, the Buddies mentoring program, and Student Support Services including IEP/504 accommodations.

Product overview

Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School offers a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic education with a Pre-K to 8 model structure. The core academic products include the Little Saints Pre-Kindergarten Program (ages 4), Full Day Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8) with specialized subject instruction. These are supported by enrichment add-on modules including ASK for Fun Extended Care (before/after school care), Saints Athletics (competitive and intramural sports), National Junior Honor Society, Buddies mentoring program, Family School Alliance parent organization, the Saints Fund annual giving program, and Student Support Services. The school follows Diocese of Fall River standardized learning outcomes and partners with Bishop Feehan High School for student transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Saints Pre-Kindergarten Program: Full day Pre-Kindergarten enrichment program for 4-year-old students with 3-day and 5-day options. Features daily free play, outdoor time, and weekly special classes including Music, Art, Technology/Computer, PE, and Spanish introduction.

Products and services

• Little Saints Pre-Kindergarten Program A full-day Pre-Kindergarten enrichment program for 4-year-old students offered in 3-day (MWF) or 5-day options. Includes daily free play, outdoor time, and weekly special classes in Music, Art, Technology/Computer, PE, and Spanish introduction. Annual tuition is $6,400 for 3-day and $8,400 for 5-day enrollment.
• Full Day Kindergarten A five-day, full-day kindergarten program covering religion, language arts, math, science, social studies, creative arts, technology, music, and gym with daily hands-on centers. Designed for 5-year-old students entering the SMSH elementary program.
• Elementary Program (Grades 1-5) Elementary education program for Grades 1-5 emphasizing independent thinking, exploration of the world and global community, organizational skills development, and Christian values. Follows Diocese of Fall River standardized learning outcomes and integrates subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies, religion, technology, Spanish, music, art, and physical education.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program with subject specialists, classes scheduled every 45 minutes, a STEM-focused science curriculum following Next Generation Science Standards, and an accelerated math program covering portions of Algebra I and Geometry for 7th and 8th graders. Designed to prepare students for the transition to Catholic, private, and public high schools.
• ASK for Fun Extended Care Program Before and after school care program offered to enrolled families from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing supervision, physical activities, quiet study time, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. Available as a paid add-on service for SMSH students.
• Saints Athletics Competitive and intramural athletic program including Cross Country (Grades 5-8), Basketball (Grades 4-8), Intramural Basketball (Grades K-3), Volleyball (Grades 6-8), Cheer (Grades 2-8), and Track and Field (Grades 4-8). Additional fees charged for sports participation.
• Student Support Services Support services including two student support services teachers, a part-time school adjustment counselor, IEP/504 plan coordination, and accommodations for students with learning differences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates accepted to Catholic, private, and public high schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bishop Feehan High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop Feehan High School is a key partner school supporting SMSH's mission as a Pre-K to 8 model of Catholic education. SMSH provides opportunities for all 8th-grade students to learn more about BFHS during fall, including Admissions Visit, Shadow Day and Open House events. Bishop Feehan offers Early Action acceptances conditional on students remaining at SMSH and maintaining good academic, behavioral, and spiritual standing through completion of course of studies.
• Transfiguration of the Lord ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school was established by three Catholic parishes (Saint Mary's, Sacred Heart, and Saint Mark's) now united as Transfiguration of the Lord Parish. The parish provides a $300 tuition subsidy per registered parishioner and supports the school financially. Parish priests serve the spiritual needs of students.
• FACE (Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Education)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiocesan foundation that encourages families to apply for financial aid online by March 31. FACE processes financial assistance applications for Catholic school families in the Diocese of Fall River.
• Diocese of Fall River - Catholic Schools OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Fall River oversees Catholic education in the region. SMSH follows standardized learning outcomes established by committees of expert Catholic school leaders and reviewed by the Catholic Schools Office. The diocese adopted Next Generation Science Standards and oversees academic standards compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Xaverian Brothers High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Westwood, MA, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Competes for SMSH graduates seeking a Catholic high school education and represents a comparable New England Catholic secondary alternative.
• Bishop Stang High School: Catholic high school in North Dartmouth, MA, also within the Diocese of Fall River. Competes with Bishop Feehan for SMSH graduates and serves as a comparable Catholic secondary option in the same diocesan footprint.

Direct peers

• La Salle Academy: Catholic co-educational K-8 school in Providence, RI, operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Closely comparable in mission, grade span, and tuition-driven model, with a similar reliance on parish networks and annual giving for affordability.
• Bishop Feehan High School: Catholic high school in Attleboro, MA and the school's formal pipeline partner. Bishop Feehan offers Early Action acceptances to SMSH 8th-graders, making it the most directly comparable peer and the explicit continuation of SMSH's academic pathway.
• St. Mary Academy - Bay View: Catholic K-12 girls' school in Riverside, RI, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Comparable as a faith-based, multi-parish-drawing regional Catholic school that operates extended care, athletics, and a Pre-K through grade 8 lower school feeding its high school.

Emerging players

• Belmont Day School: Independent Pre-K through 8 day school in Belmont, MA. Comparable Pre-K to 8 grade span, tuition-driven model, and emphasis on community and character formation, though without the faith-based identity that distinguishes SMSH.
• Match Charter School: Public charter Pre-K through 12 school in Hyde Park, MA. Competes for tuition-disenchanted Boston-area families with a free, academically rigorous alternative and a Pre-K to 12 single-campus pathway that mirrors SMSH's structural model.
• Tenacre Country Day School: Independent, non-religious Pre-K through 6 day school in Wellesley, MA. Comparable in scale (~200 students), grade span, and suburban Boston family market, but competes without the Catholic identity that anchors SMSH's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/425475130951566
• Instagraminstagram.com/SMSHSAINTS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-mary-sacred-heart-school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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