St. Joseph Catholic School - Marietta, GA

What St. Joseph Catholic School - Marietta, GA does

St. Joseph Catholic School is a private, non-profit Catholic K-8 school located at 81 Lacy St NW in Marietta, Georgia, operating as a ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Founded in 1953 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the school currently serves approximately 375–400 students across Pre-K4 through 8th grade, drawn from about 300 families representing 14 parishes across Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, and Paulding Counties. The instructional model is organized into four grade bands — Pre-K4, Primary (K–1), Intermediate (2–5), and Middle School (6–8) — supplemented by enrichment programs in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, World Language (Spanish), Technology, a STREAM Lab, and a Broadcasting Studio, alongside Student Support Services (guidance, learning specialist, speech/language, reading specialist, nursing).

The school operates a tuition-based subscription revenue model with participating-Catholic tuition at $10,823 per student and non-participating/Non-Catholic tuition at $13,823 per student, supplemented by application/acceptance fees, educational fees ($345/student), Chromebook fees ($450 for incoming 6th graders), and pay-as-you-go Extended Care fees. Distribution is through an online Renweb application portal, school tours, and a parish referral network across 14 Archdiocesan parishes, with go-to-market supported by a digital presence (website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and community events including the annual Gala & Auction, Welcome Back Block Party, and Catholic Schools Week. Secondary revenue streams include The St. Joseph Fund annual campaign (FY July–June), endowment distributions (Never Give Up Scholarship, Lisa Moon Endowment for the Arts, Angel Fund, Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe Fund), Grandparent Lend-A-Hand giving, and tuition assistance pass-through funding from Georgia GOAL, Georgia Promise Scholarship (signed into law 2024), Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, and Archdiocesan Block Grants; 37% of families receive financial aid.

Name

St. Joseph Catholic School - Marietta, GA

Legal name

St. Joseph Catholic School

Website

https://stjosephschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joseph Catholic School is a 501(c)(3) Catholic K-8 school in Marietta, GA, serving ~375 students from 14 parishes, operating under the Archdiocese of Atlanta with twice-awarded National Blue Ribbon recognition and tuition-based subscription revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic 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 Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 private school
• Faith-based education
• Preschool education
• Academic enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Participating Catholic families pay $10,823 per student; Non-participating Catholic/Non-Catholic families pay $13,823 per student. Additional fees include application fee ($150), tuition deposit ($500), enrollment fee ($150), educational fees ($345), and Chromebook fee ($450 for 6th graders). Payment plans available through FACTS.
2. The St. Joseph Fund (Annual Fund): Annual fund campaign running July 1 to June 30. Unrestricted fund used to cover operational costs, gap between cost to educate and tuition charged, and funding long-term improvement projects. School is a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN# 81-0634469.
3. Gala & Auction: Annual adult-only Gala & Auction event held in late winter (March 2027), started in 2008. Primary fundraising event with corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities.
4. Scholarship Programs: Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Georgia Promise Scholarship, Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program, Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship, Never Give Up Scholarship, Local Fund scholarships, Block Grant scholarships from Archdiocese. These are pass-through funds supporting students with financial need.
5. Extended Care Program: Before-school and after-school care program. Before Care (7:00-7:35am): $4.50 per family per day. After Care: $8.50 for 1 student, $10.75 for 2 students, $13.00 for 3+ students per hour. Late fee of $2 per minute after 6:15pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Catholic School provides Catholic elementary and middle school education for students in Pre-K4 through 8th grade, organized into grade-banded programs (Pre-K4, Primary K-1, Intermediate 2-5, Middle School 6-8) and supplemented by enrichment, athletics, fine arts, world language, and student support services. The school serves approximately 375 students from 300 families across four metro Atlanta counties under the governance of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Product overview

St. Joseph Catholic School is a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence serving approximately 375 students in Pre-K4 through 8th grade. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive academic program organized by grade-level bands (Pre-K4, Primary K-1st, Intermediate 2-5, Middle School 6-8), supplemented by enrichment programs including Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Athletics, World Language (Spanish), Technology, Broadcasting Studio, and STREAM Lab. The school provides academic support through Student Success Team services, before/after-school Extended Care, summer programs, and extensive spiritual development through weekly Mass, retreats, and service learning. Additional offerings include multiple scholarship programs, annual fundraising (The St. Joseph Fund and Gala), grandparent giving programs, and endowment funds for specific purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K4 Program Full-day academic-based Pre-K4 program for children 4 years old by September 1st, with maximum capacity of 22 students, featuring a certified teacher and full-day aide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students attend High School of Choice
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Promise Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Signed into law in 2024 through Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program empowers families to pursue educational programs through nonpublic schooling. Families can use funds for private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring, curriculum, and other approved expenses.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia GOAL Scholarship Program is a Georgia law providing state income tax credits to individuals and businesses who contribute to scholarship organizations. By contributing to GOAL, Georgia taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit while directly supporting tuition assistance for exceptional students. The school partners with GOAL to provide financial aid to families with demonstrated need.
• #iGiveCatholicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA nationwide initiative occurring on #GivingTuesday (first Tuesday after Thanksgiving). St. Joseph Catholic School participates in this Catholic giving campaign.
• Renweb (Family Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationFamily Portal platform for parents to access student information, grades, and school communications. The school uses Renweb for online applications and family portal access.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Tuition Management Company handles collection of tuition, fees, and incidental charges. Also provides financial aid application portal. Offers multiple payment plan options including 1, 2, 10, or 11 payment schedules.
• Archdiocese of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph Catholic School is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta school system. The Archdiocese provides district-wide accreditation through Cognia, Block Grant scholarships, and policy oversight. School follows Archdiocesan Catholic School Parent Advisory Council guidelines.
• Flynn O'HaraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier for the school. Parents purchase uniforms through Flynn O'Hara's online store.
• BNC (BookNational)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTextbook supplier for the school. Students purchase books through BNC's online platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: Elite secular private K-12 school in Atlanta drawing the same high-income Atlanta metro families; represents the upper-bound competitive option for families cross-shopping Catholic and non-sectarian private education.
• Mount Paran Christian School: Large private Christian K-12 school in Kennesaw (Cobb County); broader faith-based private school competitor for the same northwest Atlanta family segment with extended grade range.
• Wesleyan School: Established private Christian K-12 school in Peachtree Corners (Gwinnett County); competes for faith-oriented Atlanta metro families seeking premium private education.

Direct peers

• Queen of Angels Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Roswell, GA serving north metro Atlanta Catholic families; competes with St. Joseph for families in Cobb/Fulton counties.
• Holy Spirit Preparatory School: Catholic Pre-K through 12 school in the Atlanta metro serving families seeking faith-based education; competes with St. Joseph for the same Catholic family demographic across metro Atlanta parishes.
• Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School: Catholic elementary school in metro Atlanta (Brookhaven), competing directly with St. Joseph for Catholic K-8 families from the Archdiocese of Atlanta parishes.
• Cathedral of Christ the King School: Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta with comparable tuition structure and parish-based enrollment model serving Buckhead/Atlanta families.
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school serving Atlanta metro families through the Archdiocese of Atlanta; offers a comparable faith-based academic program and competes for the same parish-network families.
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Hapeville (south metro Atlanta) drawing from Archdiocese of Atlanta parishes; directly comparable Catholic K-8 academic and tuition model.

Regional players

• St. Mary's Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Rome, GA where St. Joseph's current principal previously served. Operates the same Archdiocese-accredited Catholic K-8 model but in a different northwest Georgia geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SJCS_MariettaGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/sjcs.marietta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-joseph-catholic-school-marietta-ga
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjcs.marietta/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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