What The Westfield School does

The Westfield School is an independent, nonprofit college preparatory institution founded in 1969 and operating on a 28-acre campus at 2005 U.S. Highway 41 South in Perry, Georgia. It serves 680+ students across a Pre-K through Grade 12 vertical, organized into Lower School (Pre-K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12), drawing families from a nine-county radius in central Georgia. Academic programming includes 20 AP and Honors courses, 8 AP courses and 6 dual enrollment courses delivered through partnerships with Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Military College, foreign language instruction from Pre-K through 12th grade, and a Learning Center supporting students with mild learning differences. The school holds full COGNIA accreditation — the only fully accredited independent school in Houston County — and AP Honor Roll Gold Level status from the College Board.

The core product is delivered in person on campus, supplemented by 39 athletic teams across 13 sports competing in the Georgia Independent Athletic Association (over 80% Middle/Upper School participation), 18+ extracurricular clubs, fine arts instruction from Pre-K, college counseling with a 100% college acceptance rate, after-school programs, summer camps, and bus transportation routes extending to Warner Robins, Hawkinsville, and Reynolds-Fort Valley-Byron. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 iPad program for grades 6-12, wireless campus, two computer labs, SMART boards, and the Veracross student information system. Outcomes are quantitatively documented: average SAT of 1380 for the top 10% of the Class of 2025, 89% AP pass rate, 96% HOPE Scholarship qualification for the Class of 2024, and 24 state athletic championships.

The revenue model is primarily tuition-driven, with annual tuition ranging from $7,512 (Pre-K half-day) to $13,152 (Grades 9-12), billed monthly or semi-annually, plus ancillary streams from transportation ($92-$156/month), cafeteria meal plans via Flik Independent School Dining ($93-$177/month), after-school programs ($62.50/week), summer camps, athletic and AP exam fees. Supplementary revenue comes from the Annual Fund, endowment ($1.4M held undrawn), planned giving, Georgia GOAL and Georgia Promise Scholarship tax-credit programs, and a Corporate Partnership Program. The institution is governed by a 14-member Board of Trustees, has no parent company, and has received no disclosed venture or private equity investment; it is funded entirely through tuition, fees, and charitable giving.

Name

The Westfield School

Legal name

The Westfield School

Website

https://westfieldschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Westfield School is an independent, nonprofit college preparatory school in Perry, Georgia serving 680+ students from Pre-K through Grade 12 across a nine-county central Georgia radius, offering AP and dual enrollment courses, 13 interscholastic sports, and a 100% college acceptance record in a Christian environment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for students in Pre-K through Grade 12. Tuition ranges from $7,512 annually for half-day Pre-K to $13,152 for grades 9-12. Additional fees include athletic participation fees ($25-$150), AP exam fees, bus transportation ($92-$156/month), cafeteria meal plans ($93-$177/month), and after school program fees ($62.50/week).
2. Endowment and Donations: Annual Fund donations supporting campus improvements, endowment contributions, planned giving through the Legacy Society, and GA GOAL tax credit scholarships. Endowment currently holds $1.4 million. Annual Fund targets campus connectivity improvements to Hicks Drive.
3. Financial Aid Processing: Tuition Refund Insurance through A.W.G. Dewar Inc. at 2.2% of paid tuition, required for new families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Westfield School provides college preparatory education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in a Christian environment. The school delivers a unified academic program across Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, supplemented by 13-sport athletics, fine arts, 18+ clubs, college counseling, after-school care, summer camps, bus transportation, and dining services. It is the only fully accredited independent school in Houston County, Georgia, with 100% college acceptance for graduates.

Product overview

The Westfield School is an independent, college preparatory institution offering a unified educational program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 within a Christian environment. The core academic offerings include three divisions (Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) delivering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum enhanced by AP courses, dual enrollment partnerships with Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Military College, foreign language instruction from Pre-K through 12th grade, and fine arts programs. Supporting the academic core, the school provides 13-sport athletics, over 18 clubs and organizations, college counseling services, a Learning Center for students with mild learning differences, after-school programs, summer camps, bus transportation, and dining services through Flik Independent School Dining. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 iPad program and Veracross student information system. The school maintains AP Honor Roll Gold Level status with 100% college acceptance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Program Comprehensive college preparatory curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12, including Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment options through Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Military College, honors classes, and rigorous academic instruction in core subjects. For families seeking private college preparatory education.
• Lower School Program Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 academic instruction emphasizing Christian teaching, Biblical lessons, and scripture, featuring reading, math, science, writing, Spanish, art, physical education, and technology enrichment. For young children and their families.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 academic program meeting academic, social, and emotional needs with core academics (English, math, science, social studies) and enrichment rotation including art, music, foreign language, technology, Christian ethics, and physical education. For middle school students and their families.
• Upper School Program Grades 9-12 college preparatory experience with AP courses, dual enrollment, foreign language requirements, fine arts electives, Bible, technology, journalism, and Advanced Placement courses certified by the College Board. For high school students and their families.
• Athletics Program
• Fine Arts Program
• College Admission and Counseling
• The Learning Center
• After School Program (ASP)
• Summer Camp Programs Five-week summer camp for children ages 5-13 running June through mid-July, plus Camp Westfield offering specialized camps including basketball, softball, art, STEM, cheerleading, soccer, and babysitter training. For children in the broader community.
• Bus Transportation Transportation service to and from school via predetermined routes serving Warner Robins, Hawkinsville, Reynolds-Fort Valley-Byron communities, with monthly fee structure. For enrolled families needing transportation.
• Dining Services and Meal Plans Meal plans and a la carte dining through partnership with Flik Independent School Dining, featuring fresh scratch-prepared meals, hot line, grill, deli, salad bar, with monthly meal plan options by grade level. For enrolled students and staff.
• Financial Aid and Georgia GOAL Program Need-based financial assistance program including participation in Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program providing tuition assistance for Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and transfers from Georgia public schools. For families requiring financial support.
• Technology Program 1:1 iPad program for grades 6-12, wireless campus, two computer labs, interactive SMART boards, LCD projectors, and Veracross student information database with secure parent/student portal access. For all enrolled students.
• Clubs and Organizations Over 18 extracurricular clubs including Student Councils, Beta Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Drama, Book Club, Speech and Debate, Literary Team, Photography, Art Club, Foreign Language Club, Ag Club, and more. For enrolled students seeking extracurricular engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Middle Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering college courses on campus including College Algebra/Statistics, American Government, Macroeconomics, and Psychology. Allows students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Georgia Military CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering college courses on campus for students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing need-based tuition assistance for students enrolling in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, or transferring from Georgia public schools. Taxpayers can contribute for 100% state income tax credit.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing AP program certification and College Board testing including PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. School holds full AP certification and AP Honor Roll Gold Level status.
• Flik Independent School DiningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier foodservice provider offering meal plans and a la carte options. Dedicated to healthy, fresh, and sustainable meals for students, faculty, and staff. Serves over 270 independent schools nationwide.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information database providing electronic identity campus-wide with student/parent global access to track academic progress and attendance, schedule, and school communications.
• Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for academic competitions including literary meets, One Act Play, essay, extemporaneous speaking, debate, and other GISA AAA region and state competitions.
• Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterscholastic athletic competition in GIAA's highest classification with 39 teams across 13 sports. School competes at varsity, JV, and middle school levels.
• Georgia Promise Scholarship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState scholarship program providing tuition assistance on a needs basis for qualifying students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: Highly selective independent school in Atlanta serving Pre-K-12 with strong college placement and athletic programs. Operates as a broader incumbent at higher tuition levels, drawing from a more expansive metro and statewide catchment.
• The Lovett School: Independent Pre-K-12 school in Atlanta, Georgia, with a similar college preparatory mission and broad athletic and arts programs. Functions as a larger incumbent in the same private K-12 category.
• Woodward Academy: One of the largest independent schools in the metro Atlanta area, serving a much larger student body across multiple campuses. Comparable as a college preparatory school but with broader program offerings and deeper resources than Westfield.

Direct peers

• Brookstone School: Independent college preparatory school in Columbus, Georgia, offering Pre-K-12 academics and a robust athletic program. Similar GIAA footprint, comparable tuition tier, and overlapping recruitment geography.
• Mount de Sales Academy: Catholic college preparatory school in Macon, Georgia, directly comparable in grade span and central Georgia footprint. Competes with Westfield for the same pool of families seeking faith-based private education in the region.
• Tattnall Square Academy: Private college preparatory school in Macon, Georgia, also a GIAA competitor in central Georgia. Operates a similar Pre-K-12 academic and athletic program in a comparable market size and tuition band.
• Stratford Academy: Independent college preparatory school in Macon, Georgia serving a similar central Georgia market. Comparable in mission, grade span (Pre-K-12), and family demographics, with overlapping bus routes and athletic competition in the GIAA.
• Heritage Academy: Private Christian college preparatory school in Macon, Georgia, offering a similar Pre-K-12 program. Most directly comparable peer in size, faith-based mission, and central Georgia market overlap.

Regional players

• The Baylor School: Independent college preparatory school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 6-12 (plus 5-day boarding option). Comparable academic rigor, athletic strength, and college outcomes, with a broader regional draw.
• Frederica Academy: Independent college preparatory school on St. Simons Island, Georgia, serving Pre-K-12 with a similar mission and program scope. Operates in a different geography (Georgia coast) with comparable tuition and outcomes focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/whsperryalumniassoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-westfield-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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