Board of Advisors - Incarnation Catholic School

What Board of Advisors - Incarnation Catholic School does

Incarnation Catholic School (ICS) is a private, non-profit PK3 through Grade 8 school operating on a single 225-student campus at 2911 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida, governed by the Diocese of Venice (one of 15 diocesan schools across 61 parishes). Founded in 1964, ICS delivers a Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum supplemented by STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) integration, Latin and Spanish language instruction, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Montessori-based religious formation), athletics through the Florida South Coast League, and enrichment clubs including robotics, chess, and yearbook. The school holds a 2008 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon designation and Florida Catholic Conference accreditation.

The business model is tuition-led with a heavy subsidization overlay. Headline tuition is held below the $14,500+ true cost of education per student through parish, diocesan, and donor support, including the Angel Fund (which disbursed $201,500 in need-based aid for 2025-2026) and an unrestricted Annual Fund. Application ($50) and registration ($300) fees contribute modest one-time revenue. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: personalized campus tours, entrance exams, shadow days, rolling admissions, and a dedicated relocation track for inbound Sarasota families. Distribution is reinforced by diocesan referrals, parish networks, 60+ year alumni word-of-mouth, and SRQ Magazine Best Private School recognition (2023-2026). Recent strategic moves include a 2026-2027 House System launch, a new Starlight Transportation bus route into Lakewood Ranch, and acceptance of Florida Step Up for Students and Unique Abilities Scholarships to broaden the addressable family base.

Name

Board of Advisors - Incarnation Catholic School

Legal name

Incarnation Catholic School

Website

https://incarnationschool.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Incarnation Catholic School is a private PK3-Grade 8 Catholic classical liberal arts school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 225 students under the Diocese of Venice, with revenue from below-cost tuition, donations, and application/registration fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

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), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• Classical liberal arts
• Preschool through eighth grade
• Faith-based schooling
• K-8 elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments, kept below actual cost of education ($14,500/year) through parish and diocese support
2. Angel Fund: Restricted fund providing direct tuition assistance to families demonstrating financial need through FACTS Grant & Aid application. Awarded $201,500 in 2025-2026
3. Annual Fund: Unrestricted donations supporting capital improvements, facility upgrades, classroom projects, tuition scholarships, and closing gap between tuition and actual cost of education
4. Application and Registration Fees: $50 non-refundable application fee and $300 non-refundable registration fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Incarnation Catholic School provides a Catholic classical liberal arts education for students from preschool (PreK 3, PreK 4, and Florida VPK) through eighth grade, on a single Sarasota, Florida campus serving approximately 225 students. Core instruction integrates faith formation (weekly Mass, sacramental preparation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), a classical curriculum with Latin and Spanish, STREAM/Robotics, athletics, and enrichment activities such as the new House System. The school is supported by tuition, the Angel Fund and Annual Fund giving, application and registration fees, and a chef-prepared hot lunch and before/after care program.

Product overview

Incarnation Catholic School offers a unified Catholic classical liberal arts educational program spanning Preschool (PreK 3, PreK 4, VPK) through Grade 8. The school operates as three integrated divisions under one classical Catholic curriculum, supplemented by enrichment programs including STREAM & Robotics, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, House System, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Support services include the Angel Fund (tuition assistance), Annual Fund (unrestricted giving), bus transportation, and chef-prepared lunch. The school is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (PreK 3, PreK 4, VPK)

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% reading proficiency vs 62% Sarasota County average (21 percentage point advantage)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Starlight TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Partnership providing bus transportation from Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) for 2026-2027 school year. Bus departs OLA at 7:15 AM and returns at approximately 3:45 PM daily.
• Diocese of VenicecoreOthersDiocesan school under governance of Diocese of Venice, Florida, established 1984. ICS is one of 15 schools in the Diocese comprising 61 parishes.
• Step Up for StudentscoreOthersFlorida scholarship program accepted for private school students. Deadline June 14th for first quarter funding.
• Incarnation Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish co-located with school on campus, providing weekly Mass access, sacramental preparation, and community integration. School surrounded by and partnered with the parish.
• Knights of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting school through Soccer Challenge, Spelling Bee, Basketball Free Throw, Hockey Shootout, Keep Christ in Christmas Art Competition, and Essay Contests.
• Florida South Coast LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference for interscholastic sports competition including volleyball, basketball, flag football, tennis, and soccer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Venice, FL under the Diocese of Venice. Sister diocesan school with overlapping curriculum standards and overlapping family draw across Sarasota County.
• Bradenton Christian School: Christian K-12 school in Bradenton, FL directly comparable in mission, size range, and faith-integrated curriculum to ICS.
• Saint Stephen's Episcopal School: Independent faith-based K-12 school in Bradenton, FL. Comparable faith-affiliated, college-preparatory private school competing for the same Sarasota-Bradenton fee-paying demographic.
• Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School: Catholic secondary school in Sarasota under the Diocese of Venice. Functions as both a peer institution and the most likely Grade 8 transition destination for ICS families, making curriculum alignment a direct competitive dynamic.
• The Out-of-Door Academy: Independent private K-12 school in Sarasota with established academic reputation. Competes for tuition-paying families seeking rigorous, college-preparatory education in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch corridor.
• Saint Martha Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Sarasota, FL under the Diocese of Venice — directly comparable Catholic primary/middle school competitor serving overlapping families in the same metro.
• Bishop Verot Catholic High School: Catholic secondary school in Fort Myers under the Diocese of Venice. Sister diocesan school that competes for feeder families and provides a high school pathway option for ICS graduates in the region.
• Sarasota Christian School: Private faith-based K-12 school in Sarasota serving a comparable tuition-paying family base; competes directly for the same segment of Christian/values-oriented families in the Sarasota market.
• St. Joseph Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Bradenton, FL under the Diocese of Venice — directly comparable faith-based primary school serving adjacent Sarasota-Bradenton family market.

Others

• Seton Education Partners: Catholic school management and investment organization that acquires and operates Catholic schools in under-served markets. Relevant as an investor/operator archetype and potential strategic acquirer of diocesan schools like ICS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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