St. Christine School

What St. Christine School does

St. Christine School is a private Catholic K-8 school located at 3125 South Schenley Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, operated under the governance of the Diocese of Youngstown as part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (formed in 2025 from the merger of St. Christine, St. Brendan, and Our Lady of Sorrows parishes). Founded in 1955, the school serves approximately 365 students from kindergarten through eighth grade, drawing families from seven public school districts across Mahoning County (Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Liberty, Poland, Western Reserve, and Youngstown). The school also operates a separate Early Childhood Learning Center for preschool and pre-kindergarten students, creating a continuous preschool-through-eighth-grade pathway.

The academic program delivers a standard K-8 curriculum (Religion, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) supplemented by weekly specials in Art, Music, Spanish, Technology, and Physical Education, plus Special Education, Title services, speech therapy, and a school psychologist. The school is accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA) and recognized as a Showcase School by educational technology vendor G&G Inc. for its use of ACTIVBoards, computers, iPads, and a 1:1 device program for fourth-grade students. PowerSchool handles registration, grades, and parent communication. Extracurricular offerings span athletics (basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, track, cross-country, cheerleading), arts (theater, choir, Art Club), academic competitions (spelling bee, math competition, English festival), and faith-based leadership (Altar Servers, Junior Beta Club, Student Council). Safety infrastructure includes locked doors, visitor sign-in, security cameras, and a School Resource Officer.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition at $6,166 per student for 2026-2027, with annual or 10-month installment payment options plus credit card and DOY Credit Union financing. Ancillary recurring revenue streams include after-school care ($5-6/hour) and SCRIP gift card fundraising. Financial assistance is provided through Diocese of Youngstown scholarships, parish-based scholarships (requiring weekly Mass attendance and volunteer service), and FACTS Grant & Aid applications. The school participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. The go-to-market motion is community- and parish-led, with enrollment funnel driven by parish communications, school website, personal tours, shadow days, and word-of-mouth within the Catholic community. The school is staffed by approximately 31 employees under Principal Mrs. Cara Pribula, with operational leadership transitioning from the Daughters of Charity to lay administration in 1988.

Name

St. Christine School

Legal name

St. Christine School

Website

https://stchristineschoolyoungstown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Christine School is a Catholic K-8 school in Youngstown, Ohio, operated by the Diocese of Youngstown, serving approximately 365 students from seven Mahoning County districts with a preschool-through-eighth-grade pathway, tuition-based enrollment, and parish-led recruitment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Preschool education
• After-school care
• Parochial elementary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from enrolled families. 2026-2027 tuition is $6,166 per student. Payment options include full payment by August 15, 2026, or 10-month installment plan beginning August 15, 2026. Credit card payments accepted with recurring monthly payment setup available.
2. After-Care Program Fees: Hourly after-school care supervision from 2:20-5:30 PM. Rates: $5.00 per hour for one child, $6.00 per hour for two children. Fees due weekly.
3. SCRIP Fundraising Program: National fundraising program through gift card purchases. Families buy gift cards at full face value from national and local retailers; school receives discount revenue. Families earn percentage of profit on purchases. Sold at school office and after weekend Masses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Christine School is a Catholic elementary and middle school in Youngstown, Ohio, operated by the Diocese of Youngstown. It delivers K-8 academic instruction integrated with Catholic faith formation, alongside a preschool/Early Childhood Learning Center, weekly enrichment specials (Art, Music, Spanish, Technology, Physical Education), athletics, arts, academic competitions, leadership/service programs, sacrament preparation, and an after-care program. Tuition is the primary revenue source, supplemented by after-care fees and a SCRIP gift-card fundraising program.

Product overview

St. Christine School is a Catholic K-8 school in Youngstown, Ohio, operated by the Diocese of Youngstown. The school offers a unified educational program encompassing core academic instruction (Kindergarten through Eighth Grade), Specials (Art, Music, Spanish, Technology, Physical Education), Athletic Programs, Arts Extracurriculars, Academic Enrichment, and Faith Formation. The school also operates an Early Childhood Learning Center (Preschool/Pre-K) as a separate program. Additional services include an After-Care Program and SCRIP fundraising. The school is accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA) and serves approximately 365 students from multiple school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 365 students enrolled as of October 2025, indicating sustained community trust and enrollment stability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Mary Magdalene Parish (formerly St. Christine Parish)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025School is part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (formed from merger of St. Christine Church, St. Brendan Church, and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish). Parish serves over 2,000 households and provides parish-based scholarship program for registered, active families who attend Mass weekly, use contribution envelopes, and volunteer. Parish includes attractive Parish Center available for rental.
• Diocese of YoungstowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955St. Christine School is part of the ministry of education in the Diocese of Youngstown. The Diocese provides accreditation through Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA), sets academic standards through the Office of Catholic Schools, and offers financial aid programs. Teachers are licensed through Ohio Department of Education. School follows Diocesan Child Protection Policy for volunteers and staff.
• Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA)coreOthersSchool is accredited through OCSAA along with all schools in Diocese of Youngstown. Accreditation promotes continuous growth, accountability, and excellence through ongoing evaluation and school improvement efforts ensuring high-quality Catholic education meeting established standards.
• Ohio Department of Education & WorkforcecoreOthersTeachers are licensed through Ohio Department of Education. Curriculum meets and exceeds all academic standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Diocese of Youngstown Office of Catholic Schools.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)minorOthersNCEA is referenced as a helpful link for parents, providing resources and support for Catholic education. School follows NCEA guidelines and best practices for Catholic school education.
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)minorOthersSchool participates in CEP program allowing provision of free breakfast and lunch to all students during 2026-2027 school year. A la carte milk also available free of charge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Seton Home Study School: Catholic homeschool curriculum provider serving families seeking faith-based education outside traditional schools. Represents an emerging alternative to parochial schools that could erode enrollment at institutions like St. Christine by offering lower-cost Catholic education at home.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Companies: Largest national provider of early childhood education and before/after-care programs in the United States. Comparable for its after-care and preschool services directly competing with St. Christine's after-care program, though at much larger scale and as a secular provider.
• Cardinal Mooney High School: Catholic secondary school in Youngstown, Ohio, serving the same Mahoning County Catholic community. Comparable as a Catholic education provider drawing from the same regional parish feeder network, though it serves grades 9-12 rather than K-8 and represents the next-stage Catholic education destination for St. Christine graduates.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise network of private preschools and elementary schools operating across the United States. Comparable as a private early childhood and K-5 education provider serving families seeking alternatives to public schools, though secular and faith-agnostic rather than faith-based.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national provider of child care, early education, and employer-backed care services. Comparable for its educational services and family-care offerings similar to St. Christine's extended-day program, though at corporate scale with employer-sponsored models rather than parish-based.
• Diocese of Youngstown Office of Catholic Schools: Administrative body overseeing all Catholic schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, including St. Christine School. Sets academic standards, accreditation, financial aid policies, and governance frameworks across the diocesan school system and serves as the direct parent organization of the school.

Others

• National Catholic Educational Association: National professional association representing Catholic schools across the United States. Provides accreditation guidelines, best practices, and resources that St. Christine School follows, and serves as the broader industry body supporting the Catholic K-12 education sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/stchristineschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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