Saint Olaf Catholic School

Name

Saint Olaf Catholic School

Legal name

Saint Olaf Catholic School

Website

https://stolafs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

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

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based education
• Private elementary school
• After-school childcare
• Summer day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Bountiful

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Tier 1 (Cost to Educate): Full-cost tuition for general enrollment covering educational expenses for PreK through 8th grade. Rate: $9,500 annually or $950/month (August through May).
2. Tuition - Tier 2 (Qualified Catholic Rate): Reduced tuition rate for verified Catholic families who register, attend, and support a Utah Catholic parish and provide baptismal certificate. Rate: $9,250 annually or $925/month (August through May).
3. Needs-Based Tuition: Reduced tuition determined through FACTS Grant & Aid application process based on family income, expenses, size, and number of children in Catholic school.
4. Extended Day Program (EDP): After-school childcare available 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday. Cost: $5.00 per hour per child.
5. Summer Camp Program: Day camp for enrolled students and community children entering Kindergarten and above, running 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Registration fee: $100 per child. Cost: $275 per week/child.
6. Annual Auction and Gala Fundraiser: Primary fundraising event covering gaps in tuition and funding, featuring live and silent auctions with online bidding platform.
7. Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Annual golf fundraiser hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 5502, featuring sponsorships and advertising opportunities.
8. Registration and Application Fees: Registration fee of $450 per student and $150 new student application fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint Olaf Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Bountiful, Utah, providing faith-based education from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade following Utah Core Standards integrated with Catholic religious instruction, weekly Mass, and sacramental preparation. The school supplements its core academics with after-school Extended Day Program (EDP) childcare, Homework Lab support, and a Summer Camp program, serving approximately 200 students with an 11:1 student-to-classroom teacher ratio.

Product overview

Saint Olaf Catholic School is a private Catholic school offering a faith-based education program for students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4+) through 8th grade. The school operates a three-tier educational structure consisting of Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary School (Grades 1-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8), following Utah Core Standards while integrating Catholic religious education. Beyond core academics, the school offers supplementary programs including the Extended Day Program (EDP) for after-school child care, Homework Lab for grades 4-8, Summer Camp, and specialty enrichment in art, music, physical education, technology education, and health. The FACTS Student Information System serves as the integrated platform for academic records, communication, and tuition management, connecting to the school's website for admissions and family portal access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program Preschool program for children age 4 and older, introducing foundational literacy, phonological awareness, basic math (patterns, shapes, numbers up to twenty), hands-on science exploration, and religious education centered on God's love and basic prayers. Full-day (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and half-day (8:00 AM - 11:30 AM) options available.
• Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Elementary education covering grades 1-5, following Utah Core Standards in Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science while incorporating daily religious education. Classroom teachers provide enrichment or extra support to accommodate students at various learning levels.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school education for grades 6-8 covering complex texts across genres, arguments and informative writing, grammar, math (ratios, proportional reasoning, statistics, probability, functions), integrated life/physical/earth sciences, and religion with Confirmation preparation. Includes hands-on technology education in robotics, coding, and AI.
• Extended Day Program (EDP) After-school childcare program available 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday. Includes homework time, reading time, and supervised free play at $5.00 per hour per child.
• Homework Lab After-school homework support program for students in grades 4-8, available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM, providing additional teacher support and allowing students to make up missed classwork.
• Summer Camp Summer day camp for currently enrolled students and community children entering Kindergarten and above, running 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM with art projects, field trips, swim days, and transportation for off-campus activities. Registration fee of $100 plus $275 per week per child.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest overall growth on standardized STAR testing in the Diocese of Salt Lake City during 2024-2025 school year; among highest growth schools during 2025-2026 school year

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FACTS (formerly RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides the Student Information System (SIS) managing enrollment, grades, attendance, health records, scheduling, parent communications, and tuition payment processing. The school uses FACTS Family Portal, FACTS Grant & Aid for financial assistance, and FACTS SIS for overall school administration.
• Diocese of Salt Lake CitycoreOthersThe school operates under the oversight of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City. Tuition rates are set by the Diocese, school accreditation is maintained through Diocesan requirements, and faculty must complete Diocesan teacher applications.
• Knights of Columbus Council 5502supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Knights of Columbus Council 5502 hosts the annual golf fundraiser for Saint Olaf Catholic School. The 2nd Annual Golf FUNdraiser is scheduled for September 26, 2026.
• Global Schoolwear (Tommy Hilfiger)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform provider offering online ordering with home delivery. The school receives a 5% kickback on all uniform purchases made through the platform at globalschoolwear.com/school/STOL01.
• ACE ScholarshipsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerACE Scholarship is an income-based scholarship program providing up to $3,000 per student annually for tuition. Saint Olaf is an ACE partner school, and families can apply through their FACTS account.
• Utah Fits All ScholarshipsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerState scholarship program providing $8,000 per student through an Educational Savings Account for tuition or educational expenses. Application portal opens March 1 for renewal and April 1 for new applicants. Required as a prerequisite for Diocesan financial aid eligibility.
• Children's First Education FundsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial needs scholarship program for Utah K-12 students with IEP or qualifying diagnosis meeting IDEA criteria, allowing families flexibility with scholarship funds for private school education.
• Richard and Catherine Gourde ScholarshipsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNeed-based scholarship created by the Gourde family who sent all 11 children to Saint Olaf. Available to currently registered and active parish families who complete the FACTs application.
• Saint Olaf Catholic ChurchcoreOthersThe school is an expression of Saint Olaf Parish's mission. Students attend weekly Mass and Holy Days of Obligation. The parish and school share community and resources. Enrollment priority is given to registered parish families.
• Saint Olaf Council of Catholic WomensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish women's organization that supports school events and fundraising activities including auction donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Intermountain Christian School: Private faith-based K-12 school in the Salt Lake City area; competes for the same value-conscious suburban families seeking alternative K-8 education with smaller class sizes.

Direct peers

• Saint Theresa Catholic School: Diocese of Salt Lake City Catholic elementary school serving a similar PreK-8 student population with comparable tuition structure, WCEA accreditation, and ancillary programs such as extended day care.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: Catholic elementary school in the same Diocese of Salt Lake City, serving a similar suburban family demographic with PreK-8 faith-based education, comparable tuition rates, and shared scholarship/financial aid infrastructure.
• The Madeleine Choir School: Catholic PreK-8 school in Salt Lake City with a specialized music focus; competes for the same faith-based education-seeking families in the greater SLC area with comparable tuition and extended-day offerings.
• Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School: Another Catholic K-8 parish school in the Diocese of Salt Lake City offering faith-based PreK-8 education under the same diocesan tuition and accreditation framework, directly comparable in mission, governance, and product offering.
• Saint John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School: Catholic K-8 parish school operating under the same diocesan governance structure, sharing curriculum standards, tuition policy, and feeder relationships to Catholic high schools.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: Catholic K-8 parish school in the broader Salt Lake Diocese, offering the same faith-integrated PreK-8 academic program with similar ancillary services (EDP, sports, technology).

Broad incumbents

• Judge Memorial Catholic High School: Primary high school feeder for Saint Olaf graduates in Salt Lake City; operates at the next tier (9-12) within the same diocesan system and is the natural downstream comparison for academic pipeline outcomes.
• Waterford School: Established private K-12 school in the Sandy/Utah County area of greater Salt Lake City; competes for academically-oriented families willing to pay private-school tuition and benchmarks the upper end of the local private-school market.
• Saint Joseph Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Ogden, Utah, the other primary high school destination for Saint Olaf graduates; comparable diocesan oversight and feeder relationship to Saint Olaf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stolafs.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.olafs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-olaf-catholic-school

Compliance1 record

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