St. John's Parish Day School

What St. John's Parish Day School does

St. John's Parish Day School is a private, independent 501(c)(3) Episcopal school in Ellicott City, Maryland. Founded in 1965, it serves children from age 3 through fifth grade on a single 14-acre campus and combines academic instruction, Episcopal faith formation, and social-emotional learning.

The core academic continuum includes 3s, 4s, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through Grade 5, supported by specialist instruction in STEM, world languages, music, art, media, and physical education. The school reports that more than 45% of teaching staff hold advanced degrees; its operating stack includes FACTS for family administration and RenWeb for online admissions.

Revenue is driven primarily by recurring tuition, supplemented by paid childcare, summer camp, enrichment, and fundraising. Tuition is offered through one-payment, three-installment, and ten-month FACTS plans, while admissions use online inquiries, open houses, tours, and virtual sessions.

Name

St. John's Parish Day School

Legal name

St. John's Parish Day School

Website

https://stjohnspds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. John's Parish Day School is a nonprofit Episcopal independent school serving children from age 3 through fifth grade in Ellicott City, with academic, spiritual, social-emotional, childcare, camp, and enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private Education

NAICS

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

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 industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Independent private school
• Early childhood education
• Elementary education
• Episcopal day school
• Preschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellicott City, Maryland

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Early Childhood and Lower School programs. Multiple payment plan options available through FACTS (one payment, three installments, or ten monthly payments).
2. The St. John's Fund (Annual Appeal): Annual fundraising campaign providing flexible, unrestricted support. 100% participation from faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. Also includes GEM (Giving Every Month) recurring giving program.
3. Childcare Services: Before Care (7:00 AM start) and After Care (until 6:00 PM) for enrolled students. Maryland State-licensed childcare with multiple plan options including Full-Time, Before Care Only, After Care Only, and Drop-in.
4. Summer Camp: 10-week summer camp programs for Early Childhood (ages 3.5 through TK) and Lower School (K-5th grade). Extended day options available. Open to non-enrolled students.
5. Enrichment Activities: After-school programs including Chess Wizards, Soccer, Wrestling, TGA Golf, Storybook Chefs, Exploring Nature, Kindness Club, and Green Team.
6. Annual Gala & Events: Spring Gala and Auction (annual), Designer Bag Bingo, and community fundraising events. Community Partners Program with tiered sponsorship levels.
7. Spirit Wear and Uniforms: Sales of SJPDS Spirit Wear through Parents' Association Online Store. Uniforms purchased through Lands' End. Gently used uniforms sold by Parents' Association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. John's Parish Day School is an independent Episcopal day school providing educational programs for children ages 3 through 5th grade on a 14-acre campus in Ellicott City, Maryland. The school delivers a continuous educational pathway from Early Childhood (3s, 4s, Transitional Kindergarten) through Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5), supplemented by specialty classes (STEM, World Languages, Art, Music, Media, PE), before/after childcare, summer camp, after-school enrichment, and faith-based programming grounded in the Episcopal tradition.

Product overview

St. John's Parish Day School is an independent Episcopal school offering a unified educational program for children aged 3 through 5th grade. The core academic offerings include Early Childhood programs (3s, 4s, and Transitional Kindergarten) and Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5), supported by specialty specials including STEM, Art, Music, World Languages, Media, and Physical Education. Supplementary programs include childcare services, summer camp, after-school enrichment activities, faith and spiritual life programming, and social-emotional learning initiatives. The school operates on a 14-acre campus in Ellicott City, Maryland, and has served the community since 1965.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program (3s and 4s) Early childhood preschool programs for ages 3 and 4 with full-day and partial-day options, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day configurations. Curriculum focuses on language development, pre-reading skills, fine motor activities, math play, Handwriting Without Tears (4s), and social-emotional learning, with specials including Art, Music, PE, Media, STEM, and Spanish.
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Bridge program for children turning five between May 1 and November 1 who have completed the 4s program, designed to prepare them for Kindergarten with emphasis on literacy, handwriting, math skills, and social development.
• Lower School Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5) Full-day academic program for Kindergarten through 5th grade featuring differentiated instruction, literature-based reading, advanced math, STEM, and specials including Music, Art, World Languages (Spanish and Chinese), Instrumental Music, Media, and Physical Education. Curriculum exceeds National Standards.
• Summer Camp
• Childcare Services Before Care (starting 7:00 AM) and After Care (until 6:00 PM) for enrolled students, with Full-Time, Before Care Only, After Care Only, Drop-in, and early dismissal day care plans. Maryland State-licensed childcare.
• Enrichment Activities After-school enrichment programs including Chess Wizards, TGA Golf, Soccer, Wrestling, Storybook Chefs, Exploring Nature, Kindness Club, Green Team, and Girls on the Run, plus additional programs through external partnerships.
• Faith and Spiritual Life Program Daily chapel services, community life practices, religious formation, and social justice initiatives grounded in the Episcopal tradition. Integrates Episcopal values with academic curriculum and fosters dialogue with other faith traditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of 5th grade students accepted to top choice schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenya ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Kenya Connect, a non-profit engaging and empowering students and teachers in rural Kenya. SJPDS students participate in annual Walk for Wamunyu fundraising, pen pal letters, and staff delegations to Wamunyu. Funds support Mbaikini School and Mbaikini Special Needs School with water wells, library, STEM programs, and Saturday library programs. Kenya Connect has 62 partner public schools benefiting from these initiatives.
• St. John's Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's Parish Day School is an outreach program of St. John's Episcopal Church. Institutions share facilities, staff, and community events on the same Frederick Road campus. The church does not directly subsidize the school's operations. Approximately 18-20% of the student body comes from church families. Both institutions are affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.
• Community Partners SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Partners Program with tiered sponsorships including: Cristi Robinson Photography, Key Press, Dreamers Event Rentals, Clarksville Caterers, Mission BBQ, Tobys Dinner Theatre, Main Event, EAGC Gym, EC Diner, Ultimate Occasions, Barebones Grill, Turf Valley, AxGard Axes, The White Oak Tavern, Sweet Elizabeth Jane, Merriweather, Mike's Gelato, Kings Laundromat, Wine Bin, MD Jockey Club. Partners receive logo placement, event recognition, and social media mentions.
• Episcopal Diocese of MarylandminorOthersBoth St. John's Episcopal Church and St. John's Parish Day School are affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, providing governance and spiritual oversight.
• Howard County Food BankminorOthersAnnual canned food drive beneficiary. SJPDS student council hosts food drive with over 700 pounds of food donated to support families in the Howard County community.
• The Club at Collington SquareminorOthersAfter school enrichment program in Baltimore. SJPDS participates in annual Christmas Toy Drive, preparing holiday baskets with food, household items, and toys for over 20 families identified through the Club.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McDonogh School: Independent K-12 day school in Owings Mills, MD serving a similar Baltimore-area suburban demographic. Comparable scale, mission, and tuition model.
• Bryn Mawr School: Independent girls' K-12 day school in Baltimore. Comparable elite independent positioning, college-preparatory outcomes, and Baltimore-area catchment.
• Maryvale Preparatory School: Independent Catholic girls' K-12 day school in Lutherville, MD. Directly comparable faith-based independent day school model in the Baltimore suburbs.
• Gilman School: Independent boys' K-12 day school in Baltimore. Comparable independent day school model serving similar upper-middle-class Baltimore families.
• Norwood School: Independent K-8 day school in Bethesda, MD. Directly comparable non-sectarian independent day school in the DC suburbs with a similar K-8 (no high school) model.
• Calvert School: Independent K-8 day school in Baltimore with a similar age range focus (no high school) and a comparable small-school model.
• Roland Park Country School: Independent K-12 day school in Baltimore. Comparable scale, mission, and family demographic to SJPDS in the Baltimore-area independent school market.
• Park School of Baltimore: Independent K-12 progressive day school in Baltimore County. Comparable independent-school positioning, age range, and tuition structure.
• St. Paul's School for Girls: Episcopal-affiliated independent girls' school in Brooklandville, MD. Comparable Episcopal identity, governance structure, and Baltimore-area catchment.
• Garrison Forest School: Independent girls' K-12 day and boarding school in Owings Mills, MD. Comparable independent school positioning and Baltimore-area market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stjohnspds
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjohnspds/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-john-s-parish-day-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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