St Susanna School

What St Susanna School does

St. Susanna School (legal name: St. Susanna Parish School) is a private K-8 Catholic parish school located at 500 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio, founded in 1948 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and now in its 77th year of operation. The school serves 647 students across grades K-8 with over 65 faculty members and is governed under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati with accreditation from the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association (OCSSA). The institution was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2010. Its instructional platform is built on a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8 (with Chromebook carts for K-3), Clevertouch interactive boards, a STEM lab (3D printing and robotics for grades 4-8), MAP Growth assessments three times yearly, Accelerated Reader, and the Finding God religion curriculum from Loyola Press. The school also operates a dedicated auxiliary support team including two intervention specialists, a school psychologist, a speech/language pathologist, two reading specialists, a math instructional specialist, and an Enrichment program serving 100+ gifted and talented students.

The school's core product is comprehensive K-8 Catholic education following the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Course of Study, augmented by ancillary programs including Titan Athletics (football, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, basketball, dance, track), LEGO League, MathCounts, band, drama, Student Buddy mentorship, and Champions on-site after-school care. Specialized student services include Second Step SEL curriculum, Terrace Metrics behavioral health screening for grades 5-8, a Canines for Christ therapy dog, a full-time school nurse, and Palarum wearable staff safety alert badges (the school is a pilot site). Transportation is provided through partnerships with four local school districts (Lakota, Mason City, Little Miami, Kings Local).

Revenue is generated primarily through all-inclusive tuition ($6,695 for parishioners, $7,195 for non-parishioners for 2025-26) administered via Blackbaud Tuition Management with annual, quarterly, or monthly payment options. Secondary funding comes from Ohio EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion scholarships, Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarships, Catholic Education Foundation tuition assistance grants, FACTS Tuition Aid, parish contributions, and donations. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through the Director of Admissions (Lauren Tester), with online and paper registration, scheduled tours on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 9 AM-1 PM, and parish community referral channels; the institution has no external investors, no private equity backing, and operates as a nonprofit parish school.

Name

St Susanna School

Legal name

St. Susanna Parish School

Website

https://stsusannaschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Susanna School is a private K-8 Catholic parish school in Mason, Ohio, founded in 1948, serving 647 students with 65+ faculty under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It delivers accredited Catholic education, STEM/robotics, auxiliary support services, athletics, and after-school care, funded by tuition and Ohio scholarship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Parish elementary school
• Faith-based education
• Private primary education
• Religious schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. St. Susanna Parish School charges all-inclusive tuition covering all education expenses with no additional school fees. Parishioners pay $6,695 and non-parishioners pay $7,195 for the 2025-26 school year. Payment flexibility offered through annual, quarterly, or monthly (9 payments) structures via Blackbaud Tuition Management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Susanna School is a Catholic K-8 grade school in Mason, Ohio providing elementary and middle school education grounded in Catholic faith and tradition. It is operated by St. Susanna Parish under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati as a parish-affiliated nonprofit institution offering continuous K-8 instruction, faith formation, and sacramental preparation.

Product overview

St. Susanna Parish School is a K-8 Catholic grade school that operates as a single unified educational institution offering core academic instruction supplemented by numerous specialized programs and activities. The school follows the Course of Study as outlined by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and is accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSSA). Core academics are delivered through subjects including Mathematics, Science & Health, Social Studies, Religion (Finding God curriculum by Loyola Press), Reading and English Language Arts, and Specials (Spanish, Art, Music, PE, Technology, Media). The school provides technology-enhanced learning through its 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8, STEM lab, and interactive Clevertouch boards. Enrichment programs include an Enrichment program for gifted students, LEGO League robotics, MathCounts competition, Band, and Drama Club. Spiritual formation is integrated through Religion classes, School Mass, prayer services, and service projects. The school also offers the Titan Athletics program, Student Buddy mentorship program, and Champions after-school care, all supported by auxiliary services including intervention specialists and a school psychologist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic K-8 Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate with 99% entering faith-based high schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ohio Department of Education and WorkforcecoreOthersParticipates in Ohio's EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion Scholarship programs, allowing eligible students to use state scholarship funding for tuition at the school.
• Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship ProgramcoreOthersProvider school for the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship, serving students with IEPs who meet eligibility criteria and providing specialized educational services.
• Catholic Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Catholic Education Foundation to offer tuition assistance grants to qualifying families, supporting access to Catholic education.
• FACTS Tuition AidsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides need-based tuition aid assessment services to help families afford Catholic education through grant and aid evaluation.
• Lakota Local School DistrictsupportingOthersTransportation partnership providing bussing services for enrolled students residing in the Lakota district. Contact: 6947 Yankee Road, Liberty Township, OH 45044.
• Mason City SchoolssupportingOthersTransportation partnership providing bussing services for enrolled students residing in Mason City Schools district. Contact: 5025 Enterprise Dr, Mason OH.
• Little Miami Local SchoolssupportingOthersTransportation partnership providing bussing services for enrolled students residing in the Little Miami district. Contact: 5819 Morrow-Rossburg Road, Morrow OH 45152.
• Kings Local School DistrictsupportingOthersTransportation partnership providing bussing services for enrolled students residing in the Kings Local School District. Contact: 5820 Columbia Rd, Mason OH.
• Champions (After-School Program)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite after-school care program provided by Champions until 6:00 PM for families requiring extended childcare. Located at Mason, OH facility.
• PalarumcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety alert badge system partnership providing staff with wearable technology badges that immediately notify other staff members of safety concerns on campus. Badges provide real-time location information during alerts. School is a pilot program participant.
• Mason Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officer Andrew Simmons works with the school community to set policies and safety standards throughout campus, leading staff in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool operates under the academic guidelines and Course of Study as set forth by the Archdiocese. Accredited through Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association (OCSSA) and chartered by the State of Ohio.
• Canines for ChristsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy dog Dory is certified through Canines for Christ, supporting social and emotional learning needs of students throughout the day.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Clement School: Catholic K-8 school in the Cincinnati area serving a similar parish-school demographic. Operates under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with comparable curriculum and tuition structure.
• St. Columban School: Catholic K-8 school in Loveland, Ohio, also part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Operates a similar parish-school model with comparable tuition range, Catholic identity, and elementary/secondary scope — the most directly comparable peer in the immediate geography.
• St. Mary School: Catholic K-8 parish school in Morrow, Ohio, within the Little Miami school district — directly relevant given St. Susanna's existing transportation partnership with that district. Families in overlapping catchment may actively compare the two schools.
• St. Margaret of York School: Catholic K-8 parish school in the greater Cincinnati area under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Competes for the same faith-based family demographic with similar curriculum, tuition tier, and parish-affiliated operating model.
• St. Boniface School: Catholic K-8 parish school in the greater Cincinnati region. Comparable in operating model, archdiocesan governance, and faith-based K-8 curriculum serving local parish families.
• Guardian Angels School: Catholic K-8 parish school in the Cincinnati region with parallel mission of faith formation paired with rigorous academics. Comparable size, tuition band, and archdiocesan oversight make it a like-for-like peer for St. Susanna families cross-shopping schools.

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Country Day School: Premier private K-12 school in Indian Hill, Cincinnati. Larger and more established than St. Susanna, but competes for the same academically-oriented Cincinnati-area families willing to pay premium tuition for independent K-12 education.
• Seven Hills School: Established private K-12 school in Cincinnati serving a broader, non-parochial clientele. Comparable on academic rigor, extracurricular breadth, and tuition pricing tier, but operates without a Catholic-identity constraint and serves a wider geography.
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Larger private K-12 Christian school in the Cincinnati region, named as a destination school for St. Susanna's Class of 2025 graduates. Operates without Catholic parochial identity but competes for the same academically minded families in Mason-area suburbs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-susanna-school

Compliance3 records

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