St. Edward the Confessor Parish School

What St. Edward the Confessor Parish School does

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School is a private Catholic parish school serving Preschool through 8th Grade students in Dana Point, California, founded in 1951 and operating under the Diocese of Orange. The school delivers a faith-integrated curriculum combining rigorous academics, a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) program, Catholic identity formation, and competitive extracurriculars including Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Battle of the Books, and athletics. The institution serves approximately 250-350 students at an 11:1 student-to-instructor ratio, with 60% of faculty holding a Master's degree or above. Documented student outcomes include 82% performing above national averages in Math and ELA, 58% of graduates maintaining a 3.5+ GPA in high school, and $3.7M in cumulative alumni scholarship dollars.

The business model is tuition-driven and structured around subscription-style recurring payments administered through FACTS Tuition Management, with families selecting from annual, semi-annual, 10-month, or 11-month payment plans. Supplementary revenue comes from one-time application fees ($80/student), readiness screenings ($79), Extended Day before/after care, and a volunteer-hour buyout mechanism ($1,500/family or $60/hour). The school distributes its services via a direct admissions funnel using the RenWeb online portal, with admissions staff-managed tours, STAR assessments for grades 1-8, and priority placement for affiliated Catholic parishioners. The technology stack is entirely third-party and operational — Schoology for learning management, RenWeb/FACTS for student information and tuition, Edlio for the public website, CMGConnect for safe-environment compliance, and SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling — with no proprietary technology development.

The organization operates as a nonprofit religious educational institution with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional investment. Strategic positioning centers on sustaining its 12-consecutive-year Diocesan Academic Decathlon Championship streak and 3-consecutive-year National Championship record, supporting parish-internal faith formation, and serving as a feeder pipeline to local Catholic high schools such as Mater Dei. Customer concentration is geographically narrow (Dana Point and Orange County), and family engagement is reinforced through a mandatory 25-hour volunteer requirement, a Parent Guild organization, and stewardship programs tied to the parish.

Name

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School

Legal name

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School

Website

https://stedschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School is a nonprofit Catholic K-8 school in Dana Point, California, founded in 1951 and operating under the Diocese of Orange, serving Preschool through 8th Grade families with tuition-based admissions, STREAM academics, and nationally recognized competitive programs.

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 primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Parish school programs
• Faith-based education
• Private elementary school
• STREAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Dana Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments collected through FACTS Tuition Management. Families select from four payment plans: annual, semi-annual, 10-month, or 11-month installment options. Late payment policies enforce strict delinquency thresholds.
2. Application and Registration Fees: Application fee of $80 per student (Preschool through 8th grade) and additional registration fees for enrollment.
3. Extended Day Care Services: Before and after school child care services billed separately through FACTS.
4. Volunteer Buyout Option: Families unable to fulfill 25 volunteer hours may pay a $1,500 buyout fee. Preschool families have proportional options based on program days (2-day: $300, 3-day: $900, 5-day: $1,500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School provides Catholic faith-based education for students from Preschool through 8th Grade, delivering core academics, STREAM curriculum integration, faith formation, competitive academic teams, athletics, and Extended Day care services. The school is accredited by WASC and WCEA, affiliated with the Diocese of Orange, and operates on a tuition-based enrollment model.

Product overview

St. Edward the Confessor Parish School offers a comprehensive Catholic education program from Preschool through 8th Grade. The core educational offerings include Preschool (with Mini Monarchs, Junior Monarchs, and Mighty Monarchs levels), TYKE transitional kindergarten, traditional Kindergarten, and Grades 1-8. The school supplements its core academic program with specialized programs including the STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) program featuring annual STREAM Night events; competitive academic teams including Academic Decathlon (12-time Diocesan Champions, 3-time National Champions), Battle of the Books, and Mock Trial; and support services such as Extended Day care, Learning Support, School Counseling, and Tutoring. The school uses integrated technology platforms including Schoology for learning management, FACTS for student information and tuition management, and Edlio for website hosting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children 3 years old and older (must be 3 by September 1), featuring Mini Monarchs, Junior Monarchs, and Mighty Monarchs classes with age-appropriate curriculum and developmental activities.
• TYKE (Two Year Kindergarten) Transitional kindergarten program for children who turn 5 by December 31, providing readiness preparation for traditional kindergarten curriculum. Requires a $79 readiness screening assessment.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten program for children who turn 5 by September 1 and assess as ready through the readiness screening process.
• Grades 1-8 Academic Program Comprehensive elementary and middle school education covering all core academic subjects with rigorous academics, STREAM integration, Catholic values, and competitive academic teams for grades 1 through 8.
• Extended Day Program Before and after-school child care services for enrolled students (TYKE through 8th grade), billed separately through FACTS Tuition Management.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including fall, winter, and spring sports for grades 5-8.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of students perform above national averages in Math and ELA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the Diocese of Orange, which provides accreditation (WASC/WCEA), governance, and alignment with Catholic educational standards. All volunteers must be fingerprinted through the Diocese.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body providing school accreditation through WASC, ensuring academic standards meet regional requirements.
• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic school accreditation association providing WCEA certification as part of the school's credentialing.
• St. Edward the Confessor ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish church adjacent to the school provides shared facilities, clergy involvement, and integrated faith formation programs including Mass, sacraments, and Campus Ministry.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tuition management platform used for all tuition payments, registration fees, and extended day billing. All families are required to maintain a FACTS account.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline admissions and student information system used for application processing, inquiry forms, and student enrollment management.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) used by students, teachers, and parents for coursework, assignments, and communication.
• Stillwater Spirits & SoundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDana Point venue hosting the monthly Truth on Tap speaker series for parents and parishioners, combining theology education with community gathering.
• Southern California Sensory ScreeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth screening service conducting annual vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings for students, along with optional speech assessments.
• Serra's PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food pantry at Mission Basilica receiving support from school's monthly stewardship appeals and food drives.
• National Blue Ribbon Schools ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of Education recognition program acknowledging schools achieving high academic performance or making significant progress.
• Sapphire at SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHot lunch program provider for school meals, with online ordering and payment system integrated into school operations.
• Mater Dei High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Catholic high school receiving graduates and occasionally presenting performing arts programs at St. Edward.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School: Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school with comparable tuition model, sacramental preparation integration, and diocesan accreditation — competes for the same faith-based family segment.
• St. Polycarp School: Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Orange operating Preschool through 8th grade with tuition-based enrollment, faith formation, and STREAM/academic programs comparable to St. Edward's.
• St. Anne Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school under the Diocese of Orange offering preschool through middle school with tuition-funded operations, similarly small faculty, and faith-integrated academic programming.
• Holy Family Cathedral School: Catholic elementary school under diocesan authority offering similar grade levels, faith-integrated curriculum, and tuition-funded operations.
• St. John the Baptist Catholic School: Diocesan K-8 Catholic school with a similar preschool-8 structure, tuition model, and integrated faith/academics positioning in the Orange County market.
• St. Mary's Elementary School: A Catholic parish-affiliated K-8 school operating under a similar diocesan structure with comparable tuition-based revenue model, faith-integrated curriculum, and Orange County catchment. Directly comparable as a same-category competitor for faith-based families in the region.
• St. Bonaventure Catholic School: Catholic parish K-8 school with the same preschool-8 enrollment span, tuition revenue model, and diocesan governance framework — directly competes for the same family demographic.

Emerging players

• Mater Dei High School: Catholic high school that receives St. Edward's graduates; comparable as a downstream Catholic educational institution within the same diocesan ecosystem, though focused on grades 9-12 rather than K-8.

Others

• National Blue Ribbon Schools Program: U.S. Department of Education recognition program that benchmarks high-performing schools; relevant because St. Edward is affiliated as a partner and competes on the same academic recognition framework as peer private/faith-based schools.

Regional players

• JSerra Catholic High School: Catholic high school in the Diocese of Orange serving the same Orange County faith-based family demographic, partially comparable as an adjacent Catholic educational institution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stedschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/theparishschoolatstedward
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-edward-the-confessor-parish-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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