St. Martha Catholic School

What St. Martha Catholic School does

St. Martha Catholic School is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Catholic school located on a 19-acre domed campus at 4380 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1950 as the first Catholic school in Sarasota County and currently operating under the Diocese of Venice as a ministry of St. Martha Parish, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten Age 3 through 8th grade. Curriculum is organized around a STREAM framework (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) integrated with Catholic formation, supplemented by a 1:1 Chromebook program, Google Classroom (grades 2-8), a STREAM Lab with robotics and 3D printing tools, and a LEGO FIRST robotics partnership with the Diocese of Venice. Annual standardized testing places students in the top 20% nationally, and the school holds a 2011 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award and Florida Catholic Conference accreditation.

The school's revenue model is tuition-led, with published 2026-2027 rates of $12,725 for practicing-Catholic K-8 students, $13,000 for PreK 3-4 full-day, and $17,000-$17,725 for non/Non-practicing Catholic students, payable monthly, semi-annually, or annually through FACTS. Recurring ancillary revenue streams include aftercare (Pure Imagination Studios, $60/week or punch cards), hot lunch ($2.75-$4.35/day), and state scholarship acceptance (Step Up For Students, McKay, Family Empowerment). One-time fees ($250 registration, $700 comprehensive, $250 facilities, $25 HSA, $200 8th-grade graduation) plus fundraising (Knights Gala, Father Fausto Golf Cup, Adopt-A-Class, The Giving Challenge) supplement operating revenue. Go-to-market is admissions-driven: campus tours, $75 online application via RenWeb, group testing, shadow days, with priority enrollment for current students, siblings, parishioners, alumni children, and Catholic school transfers. Marketing channels include the school website, Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, weekly email newsletter via FACTS, and community fundraising events.

Name

St. Martha Catholic School

Legal name

St. Martha Catholic School

Website

https://stmarthaschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Martha Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic K-8 school (PreK3-8th grade) in Sarasota, Florida, operating under the Diocese of Venice and serving families seeking faith-integrated STREAM education on a 19-acre domed campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• K-8 private schooling
• STREAM curriculum programs
• Religious primary education
• Elementary and middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments, varying by grade level and Catholic practice status. Tuition may be paid monthly, semi-annually, or annually through FACTS.
2. Fees: Non-refundable fees including registration ($250), comprehensive fee ($700), facilities and security fee ($250), Home and School Association fee ($25), and 8th grade graduation fee ($200).
3. Fundraising: Golf tournament, Knights Gala, Adopt-A-Class, Birthday Messages, Memory Bricks, and The Giving Challenge event raise funds for technology, safety, facilities, and educational programs.
4. Aftercare Services: Aftercare program provided by Pure Imagination Studios with monthly registration ($60/week) or punch cards ($75 for 5 days, $150 for 10 days).
5. Lunch Program: Hot lunch program at $2.75/day for P3-1st grade and $4.35/day for 2nd-8th grade, ordered through FACTS Family Portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Martha Catholic School delivers a PreK-3 through 8th grade Catholic education at its Sarasota, Florida campus, integrating a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) curriculum with weekly Mass, sacramental preparation, Christian service requirements, and standardized testing. The school supplements core academics with a 1:1 Chromebook program, Google Classroom integration, a LEGO FIRST robotics program, and a STREAM Lab featuring Ozobots, VR, and 3D printing. Supporting services include athletics in the Florida Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, aftercare through Pure Imagination Studios, and resource/intervention support for diverse learners.

Product overview

St. Martha Catholic School offers a comprehensive Catholic education program spanning Pre-K3 through 8th Grade, organized as a unified school with multiple integrated components. The core academic program centers on the STREAM Curriculum, which combines Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math with Catholic faith integration, supplemented by specialized programs including LEGO FIRST Robotics, Technology Curriculum with 1:1 device program, and TerraNova standardized testing. The school provides supporting services including athletic programs, after school programs, spiritual development, and resource/intervention services, all administered through educational technology platforms including FACTS Tuition Management and RenWeb. Financial accessibility is supported through state scholarship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STREAM Curriculum

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently perform in top 20% across the nation on standardized tests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Ritz-Carlton Members ClubminorOthers · 8 May 2023Golf tournament venue for Annual Father Fausto Golf Cup fundraiser benefiting school technology initiatives.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Diocesan partnership through Bishop Frank J. Dewane providing 500 robots and curricular resources for STREAM education. Age-appropriate kits from PK-3 through competition robots, integrating Catholic values through The Gifts of Christ curriculum.
• Pure Imagination StudioscoreOthersProvides aftercare program (Adventure Club) from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM with activities including cooking, art, science experiments, and enrichment programs. Monthly pricing at $60/week or punch cards ($75 for 5 days, $150 for 10 days).
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationHandles tuition payment processing (monthly, semi-annual, annual), financial aid applications, and lunch account management through FACTS Family Portal.
• Step Up For StudentsminorOthersState-sponsored scholarship program accepted at the school for eligible families.
• McKay ScholarshipminorOthersFlorida state scholarship program for students with disabilities, accepted at the school.
• Family Empowerment ScholarshipminorOthersState-sponsored scholarship program for educational expenses, accepted at the school.
• Diocese of VenicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese providing STREAM curriculum guidance, FIRST robotics partnership, and The Gifts of Christ religious curriculum integrating Catholic virtues.
• Risse Brothers (Uniforms)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal vendor for school uniforms, available for purchase online through Risse Brothers website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Incarnation Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Sarasota operating under the Diocese of Venice with similar curriculum, faith integration, and tuition structure. Direct competitor for Sarasota Catholic families.
• St. Joseph Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Bradenton, FL under the Diocese of Venice. Comparable faith-based curriculum, parish-priority admissions, and diocesan-wide programs (including STREAM/robotics).
• Out-of-Door Academy: Independent private K-12 school in Sarasota serving the same affluent Sarasota County families. Direct competitor for tuition-paying families who are choosing between faith-based and secular private options.
• Cardinal Mooney High School: Catholic high school in Sarasota operated under the same Diocese of Venice, serving the same feeder community as St. Martha. Closest institutional peer given shared diocesan governance and overlapping parish catchment.
• Sarasota Preparatory School: Independent private school in Sarasota serving K-12 students with a similar tuition profile. Competes for families prioritizing academic rigor and small class sizes over faith-based programming.
• Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Venice, FL under the Diocese of Venice. Directly comparable on Catholic K-8 curriculum, tuition tier, admissions process, and Diocesan STREAM/FIRST robotics participation.

Others

• Step Up For Students: Florida state scholarship administering organization that channels tuition funding to participating private schools including St. Martha. Ecosystem enabler rather than competitor.
• Florida Catholic Conference: Accrediting body and industry association for Florida Catholic schools. Provides regulatory accreditation, advocacy, and shared services — a key ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Shorecrest Preparatory School: Independent private school in St. Petersburg, FL serving PK-12. Comparable tuition tier and independent-school model, though not Catholic and not in Sarasota.
• Academy of the Holy Names: Catholic K-12 school in Tampa, FL under the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Comparable faith-based education model and tuition structure, though serving a different metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smcs_srq
• Facebookfacebook.com/109729719091250
• Instagraminstagram.com/smcs_srq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-martha-catholic-school-sarasota

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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