Saints Peter and Paul School

What Saints Peter and Paul School does

Saints Peter and Paul School is a 501c3 Catholic K-8 school located in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, founded in 1925 by the Salesian order and currently celebrating its centennial year. The school serves approximately 500 students across three programs: the Laura Vicuña Pre-K (ages 2.9–6), Elementary (K–5), and Junior High (6–8). Its instructional approach is grounded in the Salesian tradition of "Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness," with curriculum drawn from Amplify Core Knowledge, Eureka Math, HMH Science, Loyola Press Religion, and TCI Social Studies. Enrichment tracks include a Coding & Technology program (Edison robots, Sphero, Dash & Dot, Kodable), Art in Action, SF Opera Guild partnerships (Sing a Story, Books to Bravo), dance, and athletics. The school is accredited by WASC and WCEA and is a member of NCEA, with a reported 98% high school placement rate.

The business model is tuition-driven and complemented by tax-deductible donations and event-based fundraising. K-8 tuition is structured on a participating versus non-participating family basis, ranging from $17,325 to $52,475 per year, while Pre-K tuition runs from $14,200 to $21,790. After-school care is offered at $380 per month. Financial accessibility is supported through partnerships with The BASIC Fund and The Guardsmen. Operations are supported by a long-tenured faculty (multiple staff with 30–43 years of service) and a tight community ecosystem including the Salesian Boys and Girls Club and the parish.

The administrative technology stack is conventional K-12 infrastructure: FACTS Tuition, TADS, SchoolSpeak, Beehively CMS, and Google Forms. There is no disclosed AI, ML, or proprietary platform architecture; the most technology-forward element is the elementary-level coding enrichment program, which is instructional rather than AI-driven. Generation of revenue relies on stable enrollment, tuition collection, and contributions from the school's North Beach parish and donor base.

Name

Saints Peter and Paul School

Legal name

Saints Peter and Paul School

Website

https://sspeterpaulsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saints Peter and Paul School is a 501c3 Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco's North Beach, founded in 1925 by the Salesian order. It serves approximately 500 students from Pre-K through 8th grade through rigorous academics, faith formation, and enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Preschool programs
• Elementary education
• After-school care
• Arts enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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, Others

Revenue model

1. K-8 Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Two pathways: Participating Families with $1,000 fundraising commitment ($17,325-$49,975 annually based on number of students) and Non-Participating Families with $3,500 non-participation fee ($19,825-$52,475 annually).
2. Pre-K Tuition: Laura Vicuña Pre-K tuition: Half Day $14,200, School Day $17,330, Full Day $21,790. Registration/Supply Fee of $850 due with acceptance packet.
3. After School Care: Afterschool Care for PreK-2nd Grade at $380/month. Salesian Boys and Girls Club for 3rd-8th Grade at $10/year.
4. After School Sports Program: Free Youth Sports and Community Engagement Program for PreK-2nd Grade with seasonal sports (Fall: Soccer, Winter: Basketball, Spring: Baseball).
5. Donations: 501c3 corporation accepting tax-deductible donations. Development director Claudia Fernando manages donor relations. Matching gift programs through employers supported.
6. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Bazaar, Golf Tournament, Dance Show, Christmas Show, and pancake breakfasts generate fundraising revenue with community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saints Peter and Paul School provides a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade education program in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, encompassing core academics, faith formation, and enrichment programs in coding, dance, art, and opera. The school generates revenue through tiered tuition, after-school care fees, and tax-deductible donations, and supports students with a 98% placement rate into their high schools of choice.

Product overview

Saints Peter and Paul School is a Catholic K-8 educational institution in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, established in 1925. The school operates as a unified educational ecosystem consisting of Laura Vicuña Pre-K (a feeder preschool program for ages 2.9-6), the Elementary School (K-5), and Junior High (6-8). These programs are supported by a comprehensive after-school care network including Afterschool Care (PreK-2nd grade) and the Salesian Boys and Girls Club (grades 3-8), along with enrichment programs including a Youth Sports Program, Dance Program, Coding and Technology Enrichment, Art in Action, Sing a Story (opera program), and Books to Bravo (5th grade opera). The school uses FACTS for tuition management and SchoolSpeak for parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laura Vicuña Pre-K State-licensed, nonprofit preschool program for children ages 2.9 to 6 years, offering two classes (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4) with half-day, school-day, and full-day schedule options at 660 Filbert Street, San Francisco.
• Elementary School (K-5) Kindergarten through fifth grade program with core curriculum enhanced by extracurricular programming including art, Spanish, Italian, physical education, and technology; full-time classroom aides assist in kindergarten through second grade.
• Junior High (6-8)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students get into their choice high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tony's Slice HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza partnership where any 12 inch pizza sold uses award-winning to-go boxes designed by SSPP, with a portion of each sale donated to the school. Pizza box winners from school community.
• Luke's LocalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Luke's Local grocery store two blocks from school. Students design canvas tote bags sold at the store with a portion donated to SSPP. Store offers grocery, ready-made, and wine offerings.
• Salesian Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides after school care for grades 3-8 at $10/year. Adjacent to school campus. Offers safe, affordable place for kids and teens in North Beach, Russian Hill, and Chinatown communities. Has served SF youth for over a century. Many SSPP students attend for after-school care, sports, and enrichment activities.
• San Francisco Opera GuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Sing a Story program (Grades K-4) and Books to Bravo program (Grade 5). Professional teaching artists lead vocal lessons, interactive storytelling, and help students create original operas.
• The BASIC FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivately funded resource for tuition assistance. Priority given to early applications. Contact: 415-986-5650 or www.basicfund.org. Helps make SSPP accessible to more families.
• The GuardsmencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides scholarships for over 250 students to attend private schools with intense support and quality education. Partners with SSPP for financial accessibility.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management company handling all family payment plans. All families must enroll in FACTS program. Manages one payment, two payments, or 10 monthly installment options.
• TADS (Archdiocese of San Francisco)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform used by Archdiocese of San Francisco to process applications for Archdiocesan Family Grant tuition assistance program.
• Art in ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHands-on art curriculum used for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Blends art history, culture, and studio projects. Students learn about influential artists and create inspired pieces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Marin Primary & Middle School: Well-established secular private K-8 in Marin County serving Bay Area families willing to pay premium tuition for rigorous academics. Comparable premium positioning and feeder outcomes to elite high schools, though non-Catholic.

Direct peers

• Mission Dolores Academy: Archdiocesan Catholic K-8 in the Mission District serving families seeking a faith-based education with comparable tuition structure. Operates with a similar community-centered model and afterschool ecosystem.
• Holy Name School: Catholic K-8 in San Francisco with a Salesian heritage similar to SSPP. Competes for families prioritizing parish-affiliated Catholic education with academic rigor in the same city.
• St. Philip School: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco, also part of the Archdiocese, serving families seeking rigorous academic preparation and faith formation. Comparable tuition tier and outcomes positioning.
• St. Vincent de Paul School: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, Archdiocese-affiliated, with a comparable family demographic and feeder pattern to local Catholic high schools. Direct competition for the same addressable market.
• St. Brigid School: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco's Mission/Potrero district, also part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Competes for the same pool of Catholic and tuition-paying families with comparable parish-integrated programming and enrichment offerings.
• Star of the Sea Academy: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco serving a similar North Beach-adjacent family demographic with comparable Salesian-style community focus and tuition tier. Directly comparable as a peer Archdiocesan Catholic K-8 in the same city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lauravicunaprek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saints-peter-and-paul-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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