St. Ursula Villa

What St. Ursula Villa does

St. Ursula Villa is an independent Catholic coeducational school serving preschool through 8th grade on a 22-acre campus in the Mt. Lookout neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1910 by Mother Fidelis Coleman and 20 Ursuline Sisters at the invitation of Archbishop Henry K. Moeller, the school moved to its current campus in 1961 and transitioned to independent Board of Trustees governance in the early 1990s. The institution enrolls 465+ students across toddler, preschool (Montessori and Traditional), Kindergarten, primary (K-2), intermediate (3-5), and junior high (6-8) programs, supported by 66 employees and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It is the only elementary school in Cincinnati operating in the Ursuline tradition and is a member of the Ursuline Educational Network.

The school delivers a tiered academic and enrichment product portfolio: core academic programs in language arts, math, science, and religion; enrichment in STEM, foreign languages (French, Spanish, Latin), art, music, physical education, and library; and extended services including after-school care, Camp Villa summer programs, athletics, clubs, and academic support (reading specialist, speech therapist, school counselor). Technology integration uses a 1:1 tablet program for junior high plus computer lab instruction for younger grades. Dual Montessori and Traditional program offerings in early childhood are a notable differentiator, and the school accepts Ohio EdChoice Scholarship vouchers, supporting tuition accessibility.

Revenue is generated through tuition (primary stream), after-school care fees ($15-$25/day), summer camp tuition ($160/week plus add-ons), and a layered fundraising operation including an Annual Fund, Capital Campaign ($2.8M target), Villabration auction event, the St. Angela Merici Society major donor program, and endowment gifts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a single 22-acre campus; admissions operates through the FACTS online portal with a non-refundable $85 application fee, sibling priority, and alumni family preference. The school markets through its website, campus tours, open houses, parent testimonials, the VPO, and a Facebook presence. Governance is provided by an independent Board of Trustees with Ursuline representation.

Name

St. Ursula Villa

Legal name

St. Ursula Villa of Cincinnati, Inc.

Website

https://stursulavilla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Ursula Villa is an independent Catholic coeducational preschool-through-8th-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating on a 22-acre Ursuline-tradition campus and serving 465+ students with dual Montessori and Traditional programs plus enrichment and after-care services.

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

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Catholic school programs
• Early childhood education
• Montessori preschool
• Middle school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Enrollment is finalized with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500/student or $1000/family. Ohio EdChoice Scholarship vouchers accepted for eligible students.
2. After School Care: After school care program fees: $15/day for 1-5 days until 4pm, $25/day until 5:30pm. Multiple student discounts available.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Camp Villa summer camp programs for Early Childhood through Junior High. Pricing varies by camp type - preschool camps $160/week, with before care ($50), after care ($125), and extended after care ($200) options.
4. Donations and Annual Fund: Annual Fund donations bridge the gap between tuition revenue and operating budget. Capital Campaign (Building Upon Our Legacy at $2.8 million) funds campus improvements. Memorial and tribute gifts, planned gifts, and endowments also supported.
5. Special Events: Villabration annual auction event sponsorships ranging from Benefactor ($350) to Event Sponsor ($5,000) levels. St. Angela Merici Society major donor recognition program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Ursula Villa is an independent Catholic coeducational school providing Pre-K through 8th grade education to over 465 students on its 22-acre Cincinnati campus. It delivers tiered academic programs (Toddler, Montessori and Traditional Preschool, Traditional Kindergarten, Primary K-2, Intermediate 3-5, and Junior High 6-8) along with enrichment courses in STEM, foreign languages, art, music, physical education, and technology, plus extended services such as after care, summer camps, athletics, and clubs.

Product overview

St. Ursula Villa is an independent Catholic coeducational school offering pre-kindergarten through 8th grade education rooted in the Ursuline tradition. The school operates as a unified educational institution with distinct program tiers: Early Childhood programs (Toddler, Montessori, Traditional Preschool, Traditional Kindergarten) housed in the Manor House; Primary (K-2) and Intermediate (3-5) grades in the Main School; and Junior High (6-8) with advanced academics. The product portfolio spans core academic instruction enhanced by enrichment programs including STEM, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, Latin), Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology, and Library. Extended services include After Care/Homework Club, Summer Camp Villa, Athletics, Clubs, Community Service, and Academic Support (Reading, Speech, Counseling). The school emphasizes whole-child development through its Villa Values of Education, Faith, and Community, preparing graduates for high school and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program Two-mornings-per-week enrichment program for 2-year-olds held Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday from 8:00-10:45 a.m., focusing on socialization and growth toward independence.
• Montessori Program Multi-age Montessori classroom for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds with Montessori-trained teachers, hands-on materials, all-day and half-day options for 3's and 4's, and all-day Kindergarten. Designed to ensure a smooth transition to first grade.
• Traditional Preschool Full-day and half-day preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds taught by Early Childhood Education degree-holding teachers, emphasizing physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development with strong early literacy and math readiness curriculum.
• Traditional Kindergarten All-day Kindergarten with qualified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratio, and whole-child development. Specialty classes include Art, Music, Library, Physical Education, Computer, French, and Spanish.
• Primary Grades (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) Elementary program featuring literature-based language arts, basal reading, math reasoning and problem-solving, daily religious education with sacramental preparation, hands-on science, and foreign language options (Spanish or French).
• Intermediate Grades (3rd - 5th Grade) Grades 3-5 program with subject-specialized teachers, academically challenging curriculum, additional math teachers for smaller group instruction, increased foreign language frequency, and STEM Enrichment and Outdoor Education programs.
• Junior High (6th - 8th Grade) Academically rigorous junior high with subject-specialized teachers, individualized scheduling, study and time management skills development, and high school preparation. Includes Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, French/Latin/Spanish, and Confirmation preparation.
• STEM Enrichment Program Weekly 45-minute STEM course for grades 1-8 integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands-on experiments, coding instruction, engineering challenges, and interdisciplinary projects aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Foreign Language Program Foreign language instruction in French, Spanish, and Latin from Kindergarten through Junior High. Options include once-weekly in K-2, twice-weekly in grades 3-6, and daily 45-minute classes in Junior High equivalent to High School Level 1.
• Art Program Art education from Preschool through 8th grade covering art appreciation, art history, elements and principles of design, and techniques across drawing, painting, clay, fabric/fiber, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture.
• Music Program Music education from Preschool through 8th grade including singing, rhythm activities, mallet exploration, music reading, digital composition using Finale Music Writing Software, recorder training, and elective Band or Choir options in Junior High.
• Physical Education Program Physical education focusing on movement education, manipulative skills, fitness development, and sports. Activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, tinikling, CPR/First Aid, and age-appropriate games, increasing in frequency from weekly half-hour in preschool to twice-weekly 45-minute sessions in grades 4-8.
• After Care / Homework Club After-school childcare from 3:00-5:30 p.m. for full-day preschoolers through 8th graders, including Homework Club (3:00-4:00 p.m.) for grades 1-8 with supervised quiet study, snack, physical exercise, and socialization.
• Camp Villa Summer Program Summer camp program on the Mt. Lookout campus for Early Childhood through Junior High, offering full-day and half-day options across themes of academic enrichment, creative arts, sports, and outdoor activities in week-long sessions.
• Athletics Program Athletic program emphasizing character development, teamwork, and skill improvement. Sports include Soccer (Preschool-8th), Baseball, Softball, Basketball (3rd-8th), Volleyball (3rd-8th), Track & Field (3rd-8th), Golf (6th-8th), Tennis (6th-8th), and a Family Ski Club.
• Clubs Program After-school clubs including Girls on the Run, Chess, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Recycling, Drama, Art, Daisy/Girl Scouts, Cub/Boy Scouts, and Destination Imagination for various grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement in first-choice high schools for Class of 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Archdiocese of CincinnatiminorOthersIn 1910, at the invitation of Archbishop Henry K. Moeller, the Ursuline Sisters arrived to begin educating youth. The school operates under Catholic identity and governance guidelines.
• Ursuline Educational Network (UEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Ursula Villa is a member school of the Ursuline Educational Network, a collaborative effort of Ursuline congregations to carry their educational tradition into the future.
• Ursuline Sisters of CincinnatiminorOthersFounded the school in 1910; transferred governance to independent Board of Trustees in early 1990s; Ursulines continue to have representation on Board (e.g., Sr. Margie Efkeman, OSU).
• Employer Matching Gift ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMany companies offer matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to the school. Contact Linda Conour, Director of Development, to determine if employer matches donations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Montessori: Cincinnati-based private Montessori school explicitly named in Principal Kevin Vance's prior leadership experience. Mercy Montessori is the most direct Montessori-pedagogy competitor to St. Ursula Villa's early childhood Montessori track.
• St. Vivian School: Catholic elementary school in the Cincinnati area, explicitly listed in Principal Kevin Vance's prior experience. Competes for the same Catholic family demographic in the Cincinnati metro.
• The Seven Hills School: Independent K-12 school in Cincinnati with a similar whole-child, college-preparatory focus. Seven Hills competes directly with St. Ursula Villa for Cincinnati families evaluating private school options at the elementary level.
• Cincinnati Country Day School: Independent K-12 school in Cincinnati serving the same metro private-school market. Country Day competes directly for tuition-paying families seeking college-preparatory elementary education in the Cincinnati area.
• Nativity School: Catholic elementary school in the Cincinnati area serving a similar K-8 demographic. Competes with St. Ursula Villa for tuition-paying Catholic families in the metro.
• All Saints School: Catholic elementary school in the Cincinnati metro competing for the same faith-based family demographic and offering a comparable K-8 program. Direct peer in the Cincinnati Catholic school market.
• St. Margaret of York: Catholic elementary school in the Cincinnati area, explicitly listed in Principal Kevin Vance's prior experience. St. Margaret of York competes with St. Ursula Villa for Catholic families in the metro.
• Summit Country Day School: Independent K-12 school in Cincinnati with a similar premium private school positioning. Summit competes with St. Ursula Villa for the same Cincinnati families seeking rigorous, values-based elementary education and is explicitly named in Principal Kevin Vance's prior experience.
• St. Ignatius of Loyola School: Catholic elementary school in the Cincinnati area, identified as Kevin Vance's most recent position before joining St. Ursula Villa. Directly comparable Catholic K-8 competitor within the same metro.

Emerging players

• Clark Montessori Junior/Senior High School: Public Montessori school in Cincinnati serving grades 7-12. Although public, it competes for Montessori-interested families at the junior high transition point and represents the broader Montessori ecosystem St. Ursula Villa operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StUrsulaVillaSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-ursula-villa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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