St. Theresa of Avila School

What St. Theresa of Avila School does

St. Theresa of Avila School is a private Catholic elementary school located at 40 St. Theresa Avenue in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, operating within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston's system of Catholic schools since 1950. The school delivers full-day instruction from nursery (15 months) through grade 6, organized around core academics (Religion, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) aligned to Common Core Standards and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, supplemented by specialists in Spanish, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. The institution was originally staffed by the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and is governed under the oversight of the Pastor and a School Advisory Board, with daily operations led by a President and Principal.

The school operates a single-campus model with approximately 30 employees, including a full-time Registered Nurse, a Nursery School Director, Finance Director, Facilities Director, and a Learning Center that delivers Wilson Reading System intervention and small-group academic support. Beyond core academics, the school runs an ECP Extended Day Program ($15/hour) for nursery and pre-kindergarten, a Homework Club ($20/day) for grades 1-6, a Champions-partnered aftercare program for grades K-6, and a broad after-school Enrichment Program (art, ballet, chess, music, theatre, etc.) billed through FACTS. The food service program adheres to USDA guidelines and the National School Lunch Program, evaluated triennially by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition (with published rates for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027), ancillary fees from Extended Day and Enrichment programs, food service, and donations facilitated through a Give Lively donation form. Financial aid is administered via FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Distribution and admissions are handled directly through the campus, the school website, an active Instagram account, and the St. Theresa of Avila Parish referral channel. The school is a nonprofit with no external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

St. Theresa of Avila School

Legal name

Saint Theresa of Avila School

Website

https://sttheresaschoolboston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Theresa of Avila School is a nonprofit Catholic elementary school in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, serving nursery through grade 6 within the Archdiocese of Boston's system. It delivers Common Core-aligned academics, specialist instruction, extended day, enrichment, and learning support to local families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), 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

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Early childhood education
• Primary school programs
• After-school enrichment
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

West Roxbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for nursery, pre-K, kindergarten, and grades 1-6. Tuition rates are published annually (2025-2026, 2026-2027) with financial aid available through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
2. Extended Day Programs: ECP Extended Day Program for nursery and pre-kindergarten at $15/hour before and after care. Homework Club for grades 1-6 at $20/day. Champions aftercare partnership for grades K-6.
3. Enrichment Programs: After-school enrichment courses including art, ballet, basketball, chess, music, theater, and other activities. Families billed through FACTS on a per-program basis.
4. Food Service: Hot lunch program adhering to U.S.D.A. guidelines and National School Lunch Program. Provides nutritious meals including protein, vegetables/fruits, whole grains, and milk options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Theresa of Avila School is a Catholic elementary school in West Roxbury, Massachusetts that provides faith-based academic instruction for children from Nursery (starting at 15 months) through Grade 6. Core academics are aligned to Common Core Standards and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and include Religion, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, complemented by specialist programs in Spanish, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. The school also offers extended day childcare, after-school enrichment courses, a Learning Center for academic support, and a USDA-compliant hot lunch program.

Product overview

Saint Theresa of Avila School is a Catholic school in West Roxbury, MA providing educational services for children from Nursery (starting at 15 months) through Grade 6. The school offers a comprehensive academic program aligned with Common Core Standards and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, including core subjects (Religion, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) along with specialized programs in Technology, Spanish, Music, Art, and Physical Education. The institution also provides extended day programs, after-school enrichment activities (Enrichment Program), academic support through the Learning Center, and a food service program following USDA guidelines. The school serves as a member of the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Nursery through Grade 6) Comprehensive Catholic education program covering Nursery (starting at 15 months), Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 6, with curriculum aligned to Common Core Standards and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks covering Religion, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Intended for families in West Roxbury and surrounding Boston communities seeking faith-based primary education.
• Technology Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate and attend elite Catholic, private, and public secondary schools as well as top colleges and universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ChampionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampions provides before/after care program for children in grades K-6. Since Champions is an outside vendor, parents must sign up directly with Champions. There must be a minimum number of children enrolled for this program to take place.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentminorOthersFACTS provides financial aid assessment services for families applying for tuition assistance. $35 application fee. Used for both initial applications and annual re-applications for current aid recipients.
• Land's EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniforms can be purchased through Land's End using school code 900200262. School logo apparel available for nursery, pre-kindergarten, and grades K-6.
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Theresa of Avila School is a member of the system of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. The school operates under the oversight of the Pastor and follows Archdiocese policies including the RCAB Bullying Prevention Policy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large-scale provider of early-childhood education and employer-sponsored childcare. Relevant adjacency given STA's Nursery (15-month) entry point and extended day programs, though not a direct Catholic-curriculum competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Elite independent K-9 (with associated upper school) school in Cambridge. Competes with STA for academically-oriented Boston families willing to pay premium tuition, though at a substantially higher price point and broader programmatic offering.
• Belmont Day School: Independent PreK-8 school in Belmont serving Boston-area families. Comparable in grade range and tuition-funded operating model, competing for the same suburban Boston family segment.
• Dexter Southfield: Established private independent school serving early childhood through Grade 12 in Brookline/Hingham. Competes for the same Boston-area tuition-paying families but offers a wider portfolio including athletics and boarding-adjacent programming.

Direct peers

• St. John the Baptist School (Boston): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Boston. Comparable faith-based academic model serving Boston families seeking tuition-based elementary education.
• St. Mary of the Angels School: Archdiocese of Boston Catholic elementary school in Newton serving K-8. Comparable parish-school model, tuition-based funding, and west-of-Boston catchment overlap.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School: A nearby Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Boston system serving Jamaica Plain and surrounding Boston neighborhoods. Directly comparable as a parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school competing for the same West Roxbury/greater-Boston family pool.
• St. Brigid School (Boston): Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Boston serving nearby Boston neighborhoods. Comparable in operating model, faith-based curriculum, and primary grade range.
• Sacred Heart School (Roslindale): Catholic elementary school in Roslindale, adjacent to West Roxbury, within the Archdiocese of Boston. Comparable in mission, grade range, and target demographic of Catholic families in southwest Boston.
• St. Joseph School (Needham): Catholic elementary school in Needham under the Archdiocese of Boston. Comparable in size, faith-based curriculum, and suburban-Boston family targeting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB1sw047sVSV2BsWOQvrOHw
• Instagraminstagram.com/staboston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-theresa-of-avila-school

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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