Tri-County Christian School

Name

Tri-County Christian School

Legal name

Tri-County Christian School

Website

https://tricountychristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• Preschool through eighth grade
• Faith-based K-8 schooling
• Before and after school care
• Academic learning support

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue from tuition payments for Preschool through 8th grade education programs, including full-day and half-day preschool options
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(3) organization supporting school mission and programs
3. Sponsorship Program: Year-long sponsorship program with multiple tiers (Legacy Sponsor, Kingdom Builder, Ministry Partner, Community Partner) providing advertising and visibility at school events
4. Raise Right Gift Card Fundraising: Fundraising program where 50% of rebate from retail gift card purchases goes towards family tuition reduction and 50% goes to school
5. Annual Gala Dinner Auction: Annual fundraising event generating support for school needs
6. Hot Lunch Program: Revenue from hot lunch program provided by Mort's restaurant ($6.00 per meal) and Pizza Hut Fridays, with proceeds supporting 8th grade fundraiser
7. Milk Cards: Milk cards purchased from office with milk provided by Prairie Farms
8. Latchkey Services: Before and after-school extended care program accommodating families' work schedules

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tri-County Christian School delivers full-day and half-day preschool (age 3+) and full-day kindergarten through 8th grade Christian education at its Freeport, Illinois campus. The program integrates academics with biblical instruction, single-grade classrooms, music, public speaking, computer technology, athletics, and extracurricular competitions such as Spelling Bee, Speech Meet, and Math Olympics. Supporting offerings include before- and after-school latchkey care, an Academic Learning Center for students with learning challenges, and a hot lunch program via local restaurant partnerships.

Product overview

Tri-County Christian School offers a single, unified Christian education program spanning Preschool through 8th grade. The core offering is its academic program featuring full-day and half-day preschool, full-day kindergarten through 8th grade, and single-grade classrooms with dedicated learning environments. Supporting services include the Latchkey before/after-school care program, Academic Learning Center for special needs support, Hot Lunch program via partnership with Mort's restaurant, and Athletics (basketball, volleyball, cross country, flag football, golf) plus enrichment activities (spelling bees, speech meets, math Olympics). The school also provides RenWeb LMS for grades 4-8 as the technology platform for homework management. The school operates with proven academic excellence, with students ranking in the top 20% of all schools on standardized testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christian Education Services (Preschool-8th Grade) Full-day and half-day Christian education programs for preschool (age 3+) through 8th grade at the Freeport, Illinois campus, emphasizing Christ-centered learning with academic excellence, single-grade classrooms, Bible instruction, music, public speaking, computer technology, and ACSI competitions (Spelling Bee, Speech Meet, Math Olympics).
• Latchkey Before and After-School Care Morning (7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.) and after-school (3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) supervision program on regular school days to accommodate families' work schedules, staffed by dedicated latchkey supervisors.
• Academic Learning Center and Title 1 Reading Program Part-time academic support program and Title 1 reading program providing special assistance for students with mild learning disabilities, A.D.D., and struggling learners within a Christian school environment, with coordination of special education testing and speech services through local public schools.
• Hot Lunch Program Hot lunch partnership with Mort's restaurant offering fresh meals Monday through Thursday ($6.00 per meal) and Pizza Hut on Fridays ($3.00 for 1 slice, $5.00 for 2 slices). Milk cards available through Prairie Farms.
• Athletics Program Athletic opportunities including 5th-8th grade boys and girls basketball, co-ed volleyball, cross country, 1st-4th grade flag football, and 7th-8th grade golf.
• Enrichment Activities and Competitions Annual enrichment activities including ACSI Spelling Bees (grades 1-8), Speech Meets (grades 1-8), Math Olympics (grades 3-8), Writing Contests, Service Programs, Field Trips, Junior High Spiritual Retreat, and Music Classes.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mort's RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal restaurant partnership providing fresh, hot meals for students Monday through Thursdays. Menu features grilled chicken sandwiches, hot ham and cheese, hamburgers and more, served daily with hot vegetable and fruit or yogurt. Invests back into Freeport community while supporting school.
• Pizza HutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriday hot lunch provider offering pizza slices. 1 slice for $3.00, 2 slices for $5.00. A portion of proceeds go towards the 8th Grade Fundraiser.
• Prairie FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilk provider for milk cards sold through the TCCS office.
• Local Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCCS works closely with local public schools to obtain special education testing and speech services for students with special needs.
• Edward Jones (Adam Breedlove & Kyle Fleischer)minorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Legacy Sponsor - In Loving Memory of Elaine Norman. Financial advisory firm providing sponsorship support.
• Integrity FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Kingdom Builder sponsor providing financial services sponsorship.
• Grunewald ChiropracticminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Kingdom Builder sponsor - chiropractic services.
• PHK BicyclesminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Kingdom Builder sponsor - bicycle retailer.
• Green State Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Kingdom Builder sponsor - credit union.
• Family Health QuestminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Kingdom Builder sponsor - healthcare services.
• Culver's of FreeportminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Ministry Partner - restaurant providing sponsorship support.
• Alber AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Ministry Partner.
• Restore & MoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Ministry Partner.
• TriCor InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Ministry Partner - insurance services.
• Fitness LifestylesminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner - fitness center.
• Solutions BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner - bank.
• State BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner - bank.
• Freeport Family Chiropractic & AcupunctureminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner.
• Citizens State Bank of LenaminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner.
• Freeport DentalminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner - dental services.
• Barkau CarsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Community Partner - automotive dealership.
• Raise Right (formerly Scrip)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFundraising program turning everyday shopping into cash for TCCS through retail gift cards. 50% of rebate goes towards tuition reduction for participating families, 50% goes back to TCCS. Available for gas, groceries, and other everyday purchases.
• Casey's General StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCasey's Rewards program allowing families to earn points on purchases and turn them into donations to the school through the Casey's App.
• Box Tops for EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough purchasing participating products and scanning receipts via the Box Tops app, the school earns cash for supplies.
• GoodSearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSearch engine donation program where $0.01 is donated to TCCS for each search when school is selected as supporting organization.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCCS is a member of ACSI, the largest non-denominational group of Christian schools in the world. Students participate in ACSI competitions including Spelling Bee (grades 1-8), Speech Meet (grades 1-8), and Math Olympics (grades 3-8).
• Sports, Recreation & ApparelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal retail location at 7 E. Main St. in Downtown Freeport where TCCS apparel and merchandise is sold in-stock.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System provider for grades 4-8 homework access; ParentsWeb family portal for grades, assignments, calendar, and directory; online enrollment application system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lansing Christian School: K-8 interdenominational Christian school in the Chicago South suburbs. Comparable to TCCS as a small, faith-based elementary/middle school drawing from multiple evangelical churches with a similar mission and program offering.
• Wheaton Christian Grammar School: Faith-based K-8 Christian school in DuPage County, Illinois. Directly comparable to TCCS in scope (preschool through middle school), faith-based curriculum, and tuition-funded, community-supported operating model.
• Covenant Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school with a similar evangelical, interdenominational emphasis. Comparable to TCCS in combining rigorous academics, biblical integration, and parent-driven community culture.
• Timothy Christian Schools: Independent interdenominational Christian school system in Illinois serving K-12. Comparable to TCCS as a faith-based, ACSI-affiliated school serving evangelical families in the same state with a similar tuition-based, community-led enrollment model.
• Heritage Christian Schools: Independent, non-denominational Christian school system serving K-12 in the Indianapolis area. Comparable to TCCS as an interdenominational Christian school with multi-campus operations and ACSI affiliation.
• Faith Christian Academy: Independent evangelical Christian school offering K-12 education. Comparable to TCCS in mission, faith-based curriculum, and tuition-funded operations serving a defined regional community.
• Christian Heritage Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in the Midwest with a comparable evangelical, multi-denominational draw. Similar to TCCS in combining strong academics with biblical integration and family-focused community.
• Trinity Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in the Midwest offering a Christian liberal arts education. Comparable to TCCS in interdenominational mission, college-preparatory academics, and ACSI-style extracurricular competitions.

Regional players

• Stonebriar Christian School: Private Christian school in another region offering K-12 education with a college-preparatory, evangelical mission. Comparable as a reference point for faith-based school operating economics outside the Midwest.
• Providence Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school operating in a different region (Texas) with a comparable evangelical Christian mission and single-campus structure. Useful as a comparable peer for non-denominational Christian school economics in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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