Topeka Collegiate

Name

Topeka Collegiate

Legal name

Topeka Collegiate School, Inc.

Website

https://topekacollegiate.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• College preparatory education
• K-8 private school
• Experiential learning programs
• Tuition-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition for prekindergarten through 8th grade independent school education.
2. Annual Fund: Annual fundraising campaign that bridges the gap between tuition and true cost of education, supporting innovative programs, updated technology, meaningful financial assistance, and transformative learning experiences.
3. Extended Day Programs: Before and after school care program at $0.17 per minute ($10 per hour), providing safe and dependable environment for students.
4. Summer BLAST Camp: Summer enrichment camp for students entering 1st-8th grade, offering themed weekly camps. Has been offered for over 25 years.
5. Evening on Eveningside: Annual auction event supporting school programs and operations.
6. Collegiate Kitchen Lunch Program: Locally sourced, health-conscious lunch program with vegetarian and gluten-free options, powered by Bobby's Food Co. Semester-based billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Topeka Collegiate School is a private independent school serving students from Prekindergarten through 8th grade in Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1982. It delivers a college-preparatory education across three divisions (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School) with specialized programs including technology integration (1:1 Chromebooks), SeaCamp experiential marine science, Fine Arts, athletics, and service learning. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, supplemented by annual fund donations, extended day care, summer camp, and a school lunch program.

Product overview

Topeka Collegiate School operates as a unified educational institution offering a single, integrated academic program spanning Early Childhood (Prekindergarten through 1st Grade), Lower School (2nd through 5th Grade), and Middle School (6th through 8th Grade). The school provides a comprehensive college-preparatory education enhanced by specialized programs including Technology education (with 1:1 Chromebooks for middle school), Fine Arts, Middle School Athletics, Service Learning, and Experiential Learning opportunities such as SeaCamp. Supporting services include Summer BLAST Camp (summer enrichment), Extended Day Programs (before/after care), and Collegiate Kitchen (on-site nutrition program). The school uses FACTS/RenWeb family portal for administrative management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collegiate Kitchen: The school's lunch program featuring fresh, locally sourced meals with health and sustainability in mind, including a salad bar, hot meals, and fresh fruit options.
• SeaCamp

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Prekindergarten through 1st grade educational program introducing basic coding skills, robotics, and educational computer activities including iPad applications. Targeted at families seeking early independent school education for children ages 4-6.
• Lower School Program 2nd through 5th grade curriculum covering keyboarding skills, presentation programs, Microsoft and Google Apps, and introduction to robotics and coding. Targeted at elementary-age students in the Topeka area.
• Middle School Program 6th through 8th grade college-preparatory curriculum including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, leadership courses, computer skills, and twice-weekly electives. Targeted at college-bound middle school students.
• Technology Program Comprehensive technology education including computer classes, robotics, coding (basic through computer coding), Google Apps, and Chromebook integration across all grade levels. Middle school students receive Chromebooks for use at school and home.
• SeaCamp Annual 8th-grade marine science education program offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities including science classes in the ocean, snorkeling, hiking, and learning about lava formations, typically conducted in Hawaii or the Florida Keys.
• Fine Arts Visual arts, music, and performing arts programs complementing the core academic curriculum for students across grade levels.
• Middle School Athletics Competitive athletics including volleyball, co-ed soccer (fall), basketball (winter), and track and field (spring). Competes in the Topeka Parochial League.
• Summer BLAST Camp High-quality summer enrichment camp offering themed weekly camps for students entering 1st through 8th grade, with diverse activities tailored to various interests. The program has been offered for over 25 years.
• Extended Day Programs Before and after school care programs located in Room 112 and the Library, offering a safe and dependable environment for students with social activities and homework support. Charged at $0.17 per minute ($10 per hour).
• Collegiate Kitchen On-site lunch program featuring fresh, locally sourced meals with salad bar, hot meals, fresh fruit, and vegetarian/gluten-free options. Partnered with K.I.T Solutions and Bobby's Food Co. Semester-based billing.
• Service Learning Community service program encouraging students to volunteer and help others, fostering humanitarian ideals with recognition awards for service hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% of 2022 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists in Topeka and Manhattan area were Topeka Collegiate alumni
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Clayton Wealth PartnerscoreOthers · 1 January 2022Partnered in 2022 to ensure strong fiduciary oversight and sustainable growth of the Topeka Collegiate Endowment. Manages investment strategy for the $1.8 million endowment.
• Bobby's Food CocoreOthersBobby's Food Co powers the Collegiate Kitchen lunch program, providing diverse and nutritious meals with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The program emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and health-conscious preparation methods.
• K.I.T SolutionssupportingOthersKey partner for Collegiate Kitchen food service program operations.
• NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)coreOthersTopeka Collegiate is affiliated with NAIS, a global organization representing and connecting independent schools.
• ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States)coreOthersAccredited by ISACS, demonstrating compliance with standards developed by the organization and successful procedures in well-established independent schools.
• Topeka Parochial LeaguesupportingOthersTopeka Collegiate Middle School competes as a member of the Topeka Parochial League, which includes schools with middle school student-athletes from the Topeka area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Independent PreK-9 school in Cambridge, MA with progressive pedagogy and elite college placement. Particularly comparable given its PreK-9 grade span (no high school), mirroring TCS's exit-at-8th-grade model.
• Pembroke Hill School: Independent PreK-12 school in Kansas City, MO with a similarly rigorous college-prep focus and NAIS/ISACS ties. Comparable Midwest independent school model serving college-bound families in a non-coastal metro.
• Greenhill School: Independent PreK-12 school in Addison, TX (Dallas) with NAIS affiliation and a college-preparatory mission. Comparable in scale, structure, and selective college placement outcomes.
• Francis W. Parker School: Independent PreK-12 school in Chicago, IL with progressive education, ISACS accreditation, and emphasis on experiential learning. Comparable in academic positioning and Midwest independent school model.
• Wichita Collegiate School: Independent college-preparatory day school in Wichita, KS serving PreK-12. Closest geographic and structural peer to Topeka Collegiate — same Kansas footprint, NAIS-affiliated, comparable tuition model and academic positioning.
• The Barstow School: Independent PreK-12 school in Kansas City, MO with NAIS affiliation and a college-preparatory mission. Comparable small-class independent model targeting families seeking elite college placement outcomes.
• Latin School of Chicago: Independent PreK-12 school in Chicago with rigorous college-prep academics and high college placement rates. Comparable NAIS-affiliated independent school emphasizing strong secondary outcomes.
• North Shore Country Day School: Independent PreK-12 school in Winnetka, IL with a progressive, college-preparatory curriculum and ISACS accreditation. Strong comparable on academic philosophy and small-school independent model.
• The Park School: Independent PreK-12 school in Brooklandville, MD with a progressive, college-prep focus. Comparable in curricular philosophy, family-engagement model, and small-school independent operations.

Broad incumbents

• The Harker School: Large established independent K-12 school in San Jose, CA with NAIS affiliation and elite STEM/academic positioning. Broader incumbent comparison point for scaling, programming, and brand-building practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TopekaCollegiate
• Instagraminstagram.com/topekacollegiate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topeka-collegiate

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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