Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

What Catholic Schools Center of Excellence does

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that provides programmatic, financial, and operational support to Catholic preschool through 8th grade schools across the state. CSCOE serves all 150 Catholic preschool-8th grade schools in Minnesota, reaching approximately 35,000 students across one Archdiocese and five Dioceses. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of six service areas: core Programs (academic and operational support), Enrollment & Marketing, Preschool Excellence, Advancement, Professional Development, and Grants.

CSCOE's operating model is community-led and partnership-based: it engages directly with school administrators, principals, and faculty, listening first before delivering customized, opt-in solutions tailored to each school's mission and needs. Rather than a standardized curriculum, the value proposition centers on flexibility and comprehensive support — strengthening literacy and math outcomes, expanding STEM grounded in Catholic identity, equipping principals and teachers with best-in-class training, increasing enrollment, and improving long-term financial sustainability.

The organization is funded through voluntary donations and philanthropy, offering one-time and recurring giving options via its website portal. Donors include alumni, parents, grandparents, and business leaders in the Catholic community. CSCOE does not disclose revenue, employee compensation, or major-gift pipeline data. It operates with an 11-50 person staff from its Minneapolis office, with no disclosed technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or data infrastructure underlying its service delivery.

Name

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

Legal name

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

Website

https://cscoe-mn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSCOE is a Minnesota-based nonprofit founded in 2015 that delivers customized academic, enrollment, advancement, preschool, professional development, and grant support to all 150 Catholic preschool-8th grade schools across the state, serving roughly 35,000 students in one Archdiocese and five Dioceses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities (EDADABAN), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

Keywords

• Catholic education support
• School improvement programs
• Nonprofit education services
• Enrollment marketing services
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: CSCOE generates revenue through voluntary donations from supporters including alumni, parents, grandparents, and business leaders. The organization offers multiple giving options including one-time donations and recurring contributions. Donors can give through the organization's website portal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CSCOE is a nonprofit service organization that delivers customized, opt-in support programs to 150 Catholic preschool-8th grade schools across Minnesota covering 1 Archdiocese and 5 Dioceses. Its portfolio spans six interconnected service areas: Programs (academic and operational support), Enrollment & Marketing, Preschool Excellence, Advancement (fundraising support), Professional Development (principal and teacher training), and Grants. The organization does not sell products or technology; it deploys people-driven advisory, training, and funding access services to strengthen schools academically, financially, and spiritually.

Product overview

The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence operates as a unified service organization offering an integrated portfolio of support programs for Catholic preschool-8th grade schools across Minnesota. The offerings are organized into six interconnected service areas: Programs (core support), Enrollment & Marketing, Preschool Excellence, Advancement, Professional Development, and Grants. These services are designed to work collaboratively to strengthen schools academically, ensure financial sustainability, and maintain Catholic identity. The organization provides customized, opt-in solutions that listen to each school's unique needs before delivering tailored support.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Programs Core support programs designed to strengthen Catholic schools academically, financially, and spiritually through customized solutions and best-in-class training. Targeted at Catholic preschool-8th grade schools across Minnesota.
• Enrollment & Marketing Services focused on increasing Catholic school enrollment and supporting marketing efforts to ensure long-term sustainability of schools. Targeted at Catholic schools seeking to grow and retain student populations.
• Preschool Excellence Dedicated program to enhance and expand preschool programs within Catholic schools across Minnesota. Targeted at Catholic preschool-8th grade schools seeking to strengthen their early childhood offerings.
• Advancement Support services for Catholic schools to strengthen their fundraising and advancement efforts, supporting long-term financial sustainability. Targeted at Catholic schools seeking to build donor and advancement capacity.
• Professional Development Training and development programs that equip Catholic school principals and teachers with best-in-class professional development and leadership skills. Targeted at Catholic school leaders and educators.
• Grants Grant programs and funding opportunities available to support Catholic schools in achieving academic excellence and financial sustainability. Targeted at Catholic preschool-8th grade schools seeking funding for school improvement initiatives.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Extension: Catholic Extension funds and supports Catholic ministries and schools in underserved U.S. dioceses through grants, leadership formation, and capacity building. Highly comparable to CSCOE because both are faith-based nonprofits that strengthen Catholic schools through funding, training, and operational support, though Catholic Extension focuses on under-resourced rural and mission dioceses.
• Jesuit Schools Network: The Jesuit Schools Network supports Jesuit primary and secondary schools across North America through programming, leadership development, and shared services. Comparable to CSCOE as a faith-based school support network coordinating service delivery across multiple schools, though scoped to Jesuit institutions and operating nationally.
• Lutheran Schools Association: The Lutheran Schools Association supports Lutheran schools with accreditation, professional development, and shared services across multiple congregations and regions. Comparable to CSCOE as a faith-based school support organization that strengthens affiliated schools through training, advancement, and operational support, though denominational scope differs.

Regional players

• Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS): ISACS is an accrediting and professional development association serving independent schools across the central U.S. Midwest. Comparable to CSCOE in that both provide school improvement services to private K-12 institutions across a multi-state region, though ISACS focuses on accreditation and member services rather than direct program delivery.
• Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF): MISF is a regional association supporting independent and non-public schools across Minnesota with professional development, advocacy, and shared services. Directly comparable to CSCOE in geography and target audience (Minnesota private schools), though MISF serves the broader independent school sector rather than Catholic schools specifically.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): NAIS is the leading membership association for U.S. independent (private, non-parochial) schools, offering professional development, advocacy, and benchmarking. Comparable to CSCOE in that both serve private K-12 schools with capacity-building and best-practice services, but NAIS serves the broader independent school sector rather than specifically Catholic institutions.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): NCEA is the largest professional membership organization for Catholic educators in the U.S., providing advocacy, professional development, and resources across all Catholic schools. Comparable to CSCOE because both serve Catholic school improvement, but NCEA operates nationally and as a member association rather than a regional direct-service nonprofit.
• Council for American Private Education (CAPE): CAPE is a coalition of national organizations representing private K-12 education in the U.S., focused on advocacy and policy coordination. Adjacent to CSCOE because both engage with the private K-12 ecosystem, though CAPE operates at the federal policy level rather than delivering direct services to schools.

Others

• Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis — Office of Catholic Schools: The Office of Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis coordinates Catholic school policy, accreditation, and support across its territory. Related to CSCOE because both support the same Catholic schools in Minnesota, but operates as the ecclesiastical governing body rather than as an independent support nonprofit.

Emerging players

• EdVisions Schools: EdVisions is a nonprofit network supporting small, project-based K-12 schools with teacher development and shared services. Comparable to CSCOE in providing shared capacity-building services to a network of small schools, though EdVisions is non-sectarian and more focused on innovative pedagogy than faith-based education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@catholicschoolscenterofexc2804
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSCOE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-schools-center-of-excellence
• Instagraminstagram.com/cscoe_mn
• Xx.com/cscoe_mn

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