St. Gabriel School

What St. Gabriel School does

St. Gabriel School is a private Catholic parish elementary school operating in the Sunset District of San Francisco at 2550 41st Avenue. Founded in 1948 and operated under St. Gabriel Parish (Archdiocese of San Francisco), the school serves over 500 students from preschool through 8th grade, with an average class size of 26 and two classes per grade level. Approximately 50% of students are Catholic, and the school is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). A subsidiary program, Tiny Knights Preschool, serves children ages 2.5-5.

The school's academic program covers core subjects (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion) with enrichment in fine arts, music, library, physical education, Spanish, and technology. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 3-8, touchscreen Chromebooks for grades 1-2, iPads for TK/K, and an iMac technology lab with 33 computers. Specialized facilities include a Science Discovery Center, a makerspace with 3D printer and laser cutter, an 8,000-volume library, and 85-inch classroom televisions with document cameras. The student life program includes Academic Decathlon, Broadway Knights drama, CYO athletics, and various clubs.

The business model is tuition-based subscription revenue paid over 10 months through FACTS Tuition Management, with four tiered plans ranging from $10,319 to $13,572 annually per child based on parish support, parent participation hours, and scrip purchase requirements. Ancillary revenue streams include Extended Care ($6.50-$7.50/hour, serving 100+ students daily), preschool programs ($875-$1,980/month), Excellence Fund donations, Scrip program rebates (1.5-21%), and event fundraising (Crab Feed, Fun Run, Carnival, Santa's Breakfast). The school employs 131 staff including 19 credentialed elementary teachers, supported by a parent organization (SGPO), a 3,500+ member alumni network, and corporate matching gift partnerships.

Name

St. Gabriel School

Legal name

St. Gabriel School

Website

https://stgabrielsf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Gabriel School is a Catholic parish TK-8 school in San Francisco serving over 500 students. Founded in 1948, it provides tuition-based elementary education, Tiny Knights Preschool programs, and enrichment in academics, arts, athletics, and faith under St. Gabriel Parish.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Private K-8 schooling
• Parish school education
• Preschool early childhood
• Extended day care

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tiered tuition plans based on parish support, parent participation hours, and scrip purchase requirements. Plans range from $10,319 to $13,572 annually for one child, paid over 10 months through FACTS Tuition Management.
2. Excellence Fund Donations: Annual fund donations supporting curriculum enhancements, enrichment programs, and financial assistance for families. Suggested giving levels include $180 (one dollar per school day), monthly tuition equivalent, or $1,948 anniversary gift.
3. Scrip Program: Families purchase gift cards at face value; St. Gabriel receives 1.5-21% rebate. Families must earn $150 profit between June 1 - May 31, or pledge $220 to the Scrip Program.
4. Hot Lunch Catering: Catered lunch service through ChoiceLunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - third-party service for which school earns no direct revenue but facilitates parent payments
5. Event Fundraising: SGPO organizes events including Crab Feed Dinner, Fun Run, Carnival, Santa's Breakfast raising funds for school initiatives and operating budget subsidy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Gabriel School provides Catholic elementary education for students from Preschool (Tiny Knights, ages 2.5-5) through 8th grade, delivered on a single San Francisco campus with two classes per grade and average class sizes of 26. The school bundles core academics with enrichment programs (Fine Arts & Music, Library, PE, Spanish, Science Discovery Lab, Technology), athletics through the CYO, performing arts via Broadway Knights, and wrap-around services including Extended Care and a catered Hot Lunch program.

Product overview

St. Gabriel School is a TK-8 Catholic parish elementary school serving over 500 students in San Francisco. The school provides a comprehensive educational program with core academics (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion) and enrichment programs including Fine Arts & Music, Library services, P.E., Science Discovery Lab, Spanish language instruction, Technology (with iMac lab, Makerspace, 3D printing), Extended Care, and various student clubs and activities. The school also operates Tiny Knights Preschool for children ages 2.5-5 years. The school does not appear to offer a technology product or software service to external customers; it is an educational institution providing in-person schooling services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8 Catholic Elementary Education
• Tiny Knights Preschool

Quantifiable outcome

• Decathlon team consistently places in top 3 and has won local competition 12 of 21 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CYO Athletics (Catholic Youth Organization)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Francisco CYO League provides athletics program for students in grades 3-8 including soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track and field, and cross country. Program designed to represent Christian values of respect, love, compassion and support.
• ChoiceLunchminorOthersThird-party catering service providing hot lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Parents order and pay through choicelunch.com.
• RaiseRightcoreOthersGift card fundraising program where families purchase cards and school earns 1.5-21% rebate. Families must earn $150 profit annually or pledge $220.
• Rhythm and MovescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-profit providing physical education services to Bay Area schools. Partners with St. Gabriel to deliver comprehensive PE program for all students.
• Local Sunset Retailers (Gus's Markets, Guerra Meats, Devil's Teeth, Java Beach, Home Coffee Roasters)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses participating in Scrip program. Gift cards available for purchase in school clinic, with rebates going to support tuition assistance.
• Broadway Knights Performing ArtscoreOthersPerforming arts club producing Christmas program (all students) and Spring Musical (5th-8th grade auditions). Includes vocal coaches, dance coaches, and costume/set designers.
• Corporate Matching Gift Employers (Bank of America, Google, Oracle, PG&E, Salesforce, The Gap, Visa, Wells Fargo)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching gift programs that double or triple donations to St. Gabriel School Excellence Fund.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Name School: Catholic parish elementary school in SF serving similar grade span. Comparable faith-based curriculum, parish governance, and family demographic.
• Star of the Sea School: Catholic parish K-8 school in San Francisco serving Sunset/Richmond districts. Comparable faith-based mission, similar tuition tier, and overlapping family demographics make it the closest direct competitor in the same geography.
• St. Brigid School: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco with similar parish affiliation, dual accreditation, and whole-child faith-based curriculum. Competes directly for SF Catholic families seeking parish-school education.
• t. Anthony – St. Paul School: Catholic parish K-8 school in SF Mission District with similar faith-based mission, parish-supported tuition, and family demographic profile.
• St. Isabella School: Catholic K-8 school in Marin County serving Bay Area families. Comparable parish-school model, tuition tier, and whole-child Catholic education mission.
• Most Holy Redeemer School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in San Francisco with comparable mission, tuition structure, and parent-volunteer programs. Direct competitor for Catholic families in SF.
• St. Stephen Catholic School: Parish-based Catholic elementary school in San Francisco with similar parish-supported tuition model, faith-based curriculum, and K-8 grade span. Competes for the same Catholic-family demographic in SF.

Broad incumbents

• Convent of the Sacred Heart: Larger independent Catholic K-12 institution in SF with broader resources, endowment, and longer history. Competes for faith-seeking SF families willing to pay premium tuition; broader incumbent with similar faith-based positioning.
• Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Schools: The governing diocesan system that oversees St. Gabriel and other SF Catholic schools. Provides shared accreditation, governance, and resources — broader incumbent whose policies directly affect St. Gabriel's operating environment.

Emerging players

• Marin Primary & Middle School: Independent K-8 school in Marin County competing for Bay Area families seeking progressive elementary education. Comparable grade span and tuition tier though secular — partial overlap in target demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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