Regina Coeli Academy

What Regina Coeli Academy does

Regina Coeli Academy is a PreK-8 Catholic classical academy located at 1525 Marian Road in Abington, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003 by a group of Catholic families seeking a return to the classical liberal arts tradition. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves approximately 110-140 students across nine grade levels (ages 3-14), supported by a faculty/staff of 12. The core curriculum follows the classical Trivium (grammar stages in grades 1-5, logic and rhetoric in grades 6-8), supplemented by a Christ-Centered Montessori Children's House program for ages 3-6 using Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for faith formation, and integrated with weekly Mass, Adoration, monthly Confessions, and screen-free instruction.

The academy delivers its educational services through a direct-enrollment model on a single Abington campus, with a five-step admissions process (visit, application with $50 fee, assessment, interview, decision) supported by monthly open houses and free bussing within a 10-mile radius. Revenue is generated through tiered tuition ($3,450-$10,000 annually depending on grade level and program intensity), the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program redirecting 75-90% state tax credits to the school, and a structured RCA Multiple Year Giving Society with tiers ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 annually. Tuition covers roughly half of operating costs, with the remainder funded through charitable donations and EITC contributions.

The school is part of The Regina Academies network, a regional consortium of four sister schools in the Philadelphia area sharing curriculum, branding, and inter-school events such as declamation contests. Students consistently score in the 95th-99th percentile on IOWA assessments, with 70% achieving cum laude on Latin National Exams and the Class of 2026 securing admissions and scholarships at multiple Philadelphia-area Catholic high schools. Marketing relies on the school's website, Facebook, Instagram, open houses, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing families.

Name

Regina Coeli Academy

Legal name

Regina Coeli Academy

Website

https://whyrca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regina Coeli Academy is a PreK-8 Catholic classical academy in Abington, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003, serving approximately 110-140 students with a Trivium-based classical curriculum, Montessori early-childhood program, and integrated Catholic faith formation as part of The Regina Academies network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAF

Classical Education K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDACADAA

Montessori Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Classical Catholic education
• Private K-8 school
• Montessori preschool program
• Liberal arts curriculum
• Trivium classical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Abington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition ranges from $3,450 to $10,000 annually depending on grade level and program (half-day vs full-day). Payment plans available through semi-annual or monthly installments.
2. EITC Program Donations: Educational Improvement Tax Credit program allows businesses and individuals to make charitable donations in exchange for 75-90% PA state tax credits, redirecting state taxes to the school.
3. Annual Giving and Fundraising: RCA Multiple Year Giving Society with tiers (Seraphim Angels $10,000/yr, Archangels $5,000/yr, Guardian Angels $1,000/yr) plus Giving Tuesday participation and planned giving through bequests and annuities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regina Coeli Academy delivers a PreK through 8th-grade Catholic classical education built on the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) and integrated with Montessori methodology for early childhood and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for faith formation. The academy offers full-day and half-day Preschool through Kindergarten, Grammar Stage instruction for grades 1-5, and Logic Stage instruction for grades 6-8, complemented by enrichment programs in strings, art, declamation, and a new 2026 Resource Room for reading and math intervention. Students experience a screen-free environment with weekly Mass, Adoration, and monthly Confessions woven into the academic day.

Product overview

Regina Coeli Academy is a PreK-8th grade Catholic Classical academy offering a unified educational program built on the classical liberal arts curriculum and the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric). The core educational offerings consist of the Montessori PreK-K program, Grammar Stage (Grades 1-5), and Logic Stage (Grades 6-8), all integrated with Catholic Formation. Supporting programs include the new Resource Room (add-on academic support), Strings Program, Studio Art, Declamation Contest, and performing arts events. The school does not follow a platform-plus-modules architecture but rather provides a cohesive classical education experience with supplementary enrichment programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Montessori PreK-K Program (Christ-Centered Children's House) Half-day and full-day Children's House program for children ages 3-6 using the Montessori method with Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, and Language areas, integrated with Catholic Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
• Grammar Stage (Grades 1-5) First stage of classical Trivium-based learning for grades 1-5 where young students develop foundational knowledge through observation, memorization, vocabulary building, and systematic phonics within a Catholic liberal arts framework.
• Logic Stage (Grades 6-8) Second stage of classical Trivium-based learning for grades 6-8 where students organize foundational principles, solve multi-step problems, and construct persuasive arguments within a Catholic liberal arts framework.
• Catholic Formation Program Spiritual and intellectual formation program integrating the Catholic faith into the school day through twice-weekly Mass, weekly Adoration, monthly Confessions, days of recollection, daily prayer, and study of Scripture, Catholic doctrine, the seven Sacraments, Church history, and the lives of the Saints.
• Classical Liberal Arts Curriculum Time-tested Trivium-based classical liberal arts curriculum incorporating Catholic truth throughout all subjects, with core coursework in English (systematic phonics), math, history and geography, science, Latin, music, and the arts.
• Resource Room Individualized reading and math intervention service launched in 2026, featuring Wilson Reading System certified instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and written language, plus foundational mathematics direct instruction and guided practice.
• Strings Program (Grades 1-8) Music education enrichment program teaching students to play string instruments, available to students in grades 1 through 8.
• Studio Art Program (Grades 5-8) Visual arts education enrichment program for middle school students in grades 5 through 8.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98th-99th percentile IOWA Assessment scores in combined English and Math
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Regina Academy at St. John the BaptistcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Joined The Regina Academies network beginning July 1, 2014. Located in Ottsville, PA. Formerly St. John the Baptist Parish School, now part of the unified network.
• Regina Angelorum AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Sister academy within The Regina Academies network, located in Ardmore, PA. Founded as part of the same classical Catholic education movement, sharing curriculum and educational philosophy.
• Regina Luminis AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister academy within The Regina Academies network. Part of the regional network of classical Catholic schools in the Philadelphia area.
• The Regina AcademiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization connecting Regina Coeli Academy, Regina Angelorum Academy, Regina Luminis Academy, and The Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist. Coordinates declamation contests and shared educational resources.
• Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform CompanyminorOthersOfficial uniform supplier for Regina Coeli Academy. All uniforms except shoes and belts must be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara. Contact: 1-800-441-4122 or www.flynnohara.com

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Broad incumbents

• Chesterton Academy: National Catholic classical high school network with multiple campuses across the U.S. Operates at a higher grade band (high school) than RCA but shares the classical Catholic pedagogy and is a destination for RCA's graduates.

Direct peers

• Providence Academy (Lafayette, IN): NAPCIS-listed Catholic classical academy offering Trivium-based K–12 education with integrated faith formation. Comparable scale and tuition structure to RCA, serving a similar parent demographic seeking classical alternatives.
• Regina Angelorum Academy: Sister academy within The Regina Academies network in Ardmore, PA, sharing the same Trivium-based classical Catholic curriculum, Montessori early-childhood component, and fundraising/Giving Society model.
• Seton Home Study School: Catholic homeschool curriculum provider used by families seeking classical Catholic education. Competes for the same parent wallet, though delivers instruction via at-home model rather than a physical campus.
• Highlands Latin School: Cincinnati-area NAPCIS-affiliated classical Christian K–12 school using the Trivium methodology. Operates as a comparable private classical academy with comparable tuition structure and faith-based formation.
• St. Jerome Classical School: Catholic classical K–8 school applying the Trivium methodology with integrated faith formation. Closely comparable in mission, grade band, and operating model to Regina Coeli Academy.
• Regina Luminis Academy: Sister academy in the same Regina Academies network, applying the identical classical Catholic pedagogy in the Philadelphia region and coordinating shared events such as declamation contests.
• The Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist: Fourth member of The Regina Academies network in Ottsville, PA, integrated into the network in 2014. Operates the same classical Catholic curriculum as RCA in a single-campus, parish-affiliated format.
• Mother of Divine Grace Academy: Catholic classical academy offering a hybrid homeschool program with classical curriculum and Catholic formation, comparable to RCA's classical-Catholic positioning though delivered in a distributed-homeschool format.

Regional players

• Calvary Christian Academy: Regional Christian K–12 school located in the greater Philadelphia/Abington area that receives RCA graduates. Competes in the local faith-based school market but offers a broader Christian (non-Catholic classical) curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aboutRCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/regina_coeli_academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regina-coeli-academy

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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