St. Joseph the Worker School

What St. Joseph the Worker School does

St. Joseph the Worker School is a private Catholic K-8 institution located in Orefield, Pennsylvania, operating under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown. Founded in 1997, the school serves families across the Lehigh Valley region and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its core academic offering spans Early Childhood Education, Lower School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8), with Catholic faith formation, sacramental preparation, and community service integrated throughout the curriculum.

The school supplements its academic program with extracurricular and ancillary revenue streams including CYO Athletics, clubs and activities, before- and after-school Extended Care, and seasonal Summer Programs (camp and writing camp). Operationally, the school relies on RenWeb for online admissions and student management, Finalsite for website content, and Factsmgtadmin for donations and gift processing. Marketing is primarily driven through its website and a Facebook page for community engagement.

Revenue mechanics are tuition-based (pricing not publicly disclosed) supplemented by donations and ancillary program fees. The school offers scholarships, cost-reduction programs, and participates in the Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program to broaden affordability. With 54 employees and a single campus, the institution operates as a small, locally focused parochial school with no disclosed funding activity, M&A, or geographic expansion.

Name

St. Joseph the Worker School

Legal name

St. Joseph the Worker School

Website

https://stjosephtheworkerschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Joseph the Worker School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Orefield, Pennsylvania, serving families in the Allentown Diocese with accredited academics, faith formation, athletics, extended care, and summer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

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

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)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• K-8 education
• Early childhood education
• Faith-based education
• Private school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Orefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

St. Joseph the Worker School provides a Catholic K-8 education program from early childhood through eighth grade, fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school integrates academic excellence with Gospel-centered faith formation, community service, athletics (CYO), clubs, extended care, and summer programs for families in the Allentown Diocese region.

Product overview

St. Joseph the Worker School is a Catholic elementary and middle school offering a comprehensive K-8 educational program. The school operates as a unified educational institution with Early Childhood Education, Lower School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8) as its core academic products. Beyond academics, the school provides extracurricular offerings including CYO Athletics, Clubs and Activities, and Extended Care services. Religious formation is integral to the curriculum through Faith and Ministry programs. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and serves families in the Allentown Diocese.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Educational programs for young children as part of the school's K-8 Catholic education offering, providing faith-based early learning for the earliest grade levels.
• Lower School (K-4) Elementary education program covering kindergarten through fourth grade, delivering a Catholic values-based curriculum for foundational academic and faith development.
• Middle School (5-8) Middle school education program for grades 5-8, preparing students for high school with academic excellence combined with faith formation rooted in Catholic teachings.
• Faith and Ministry Religious education program including celebrations, sacraments preparation, and community service programs rooted in Catholic teachings and the Corporal Works of Mercy.
• Athletics (CYO) Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports programs offering athletic activities and team-based extracurricular competition for students.
• Clubs and Activities After-school clubs and activity programs for student enrichment beyond academics, supporting social and personal development.
• Extended Care Before and after-school child care services for working families, providing supervised care outside standard school hours.
• Summer Programs Summer camp and writing camp programs offering educational and recreational activities during summer break for enrolled and prospective students.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cristo Rey Network: A national network of 40+ Catholic college-prep high schools serving low-income families via a corporate work-study model. Comparable as a broader Catholic K-12 alternative operating with mission-driven, faith-based positioning, though focused on high school.

Direct peers

• St. Thomas More Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school providing faith-based education from early childhood through middle school with athletics, extended care, and community service. Comparable in offering structure, grade span, and value-based positioning.
• Seton Catholic Schools: A network of Catholic elementary schools in the St. Louis region offering K-8 faith-based education under unified diocesan oversight. Closely comparable to STJW in mission, grade span, and Diocesan-affiliated operating model.
• Holy Spirit School (Lehigh Valley): Catholic K-8 school in the same Allentown Diocese region offering ECE through middle school with faith formation and academics. Highly comparable as a sibling Diocesan school competing in the same regional family market.

Others

• Blackbaud: Software provider serving K-12 private and faith-based schools with enrollment, tuition management, and donor tools. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor (STJW uses RenWeb/FACTS, both Blackbaud products) rather than a competitor.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National trade association representing Catholic elementary and secondary schools. Comparable not as a competitor but as an ecosystem/industry body that supports Catholic schools like STJW with advocacy, resources, and standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StJosephtheWorkerSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-joseph-the-worker-school

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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