st Gregory Armenian School

What st Gregory Armenian School does

St. Gregory School is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school located at 2701 Hacienda Street, San Mateo, California, operating as a parish school under the San Francisco Archdiocese. The school delivers a comprehensive faith-integrated curriculum across Religion, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, augmented by Spanish language instruction K-8, Social Emotional Learning via the Second Step platform, visual and performing arts, physical education, and a technology program featuring 1:1 Chromebook deployment for grades 6-8 with shared device carts for K-5. Specialized services include a Resource Program for students with learning differences (utilizing Lexia Core 5 and RazKids), an Extended Care program charging $12/hour, summer Learning Lab, and outdoor education camps (Gold Camp, Caritas Creek, Yosemite). The athletics program fields five PPSL league sports (Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading) for grades 4-8.

The school is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and operates with class sizes averaging 35 students (maximum 36), three accelerated junior-high math courses, three resource teachers, and a faculty roster covering all grades plus specialist roles in art, music, PE, technology, and counseling. Governance rests with Pastor Fr. Mark Reburiano, Principal Johanna McCormack, Vice Principal Christa Toman, and a School Advisory Board.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition ($10,383/year parishioner rate, $10,708/year non-parishioner rate) with 1-pay, 12-pay, or 24-pay billing options via FACTS Tuition Management, supplemented by a $400 new-family registration fee, $500 Foundation Fund fee, $175 technology fee, $185 per-sport athletic fees, Extended Care charges, and grade-specific program fees ranging from $300-$1,000. Customer concentration is high: enrollment is drawn from San Mateo Bay Area Catholic and non-Catholic families with priority admission for registered parish families. Family engagement is exceptional, with an average of 63 volunteer hours donated per family against a 40-hour commitment and 98% retention. Technology integrations include IXL Math, Typing.com, SchoolSpeak (parent portal), GPSpay (lunch payments), Beehively (website CMS), and TADS (financial aid processing).

Name

st Gregory Armenian School

Legal name

St. Gregory School

Website

https://stgregs-sanmateo.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Gregory School is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school in San Mateo, California, operating under the San Francisco Archdiocese. It serves Bay Area families with faith-integrated academics, technology, arts, athletics, and extended care, generating revenue primarily through tuition of approximately $10,400-$10,700 annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171)

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 industry

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL)

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Parochial elementary school
• Faith-based education
• Religious education programs
• Extended care services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition paid by families. Parishioner rate: $10,383/year; Non-Parishioner rate: $10,708/year. Payment options include 1-pay (full payment by May 5), 12-pay (monthly May-April), or 24-pay (semi-monthly July-April).
2. Activity and Program Fees: Fees for sports programs ($185 per child per sport), extended care ($12/hour), technology fee ($175), and grade-specific fees such as Gold Camp (approx. $300), Caritas Creek ($400-$600), and Yosemite ($400-$1,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Gregory School provides a comprehensive K-8 Catholic education rooted in faith formation, academic achievement, and whole-child development. Core instruction covers Religion, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies following San Francisco Archdiocesan guidelines, and is augmented by Spanish, Music, Art, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning, Resource support, Athletics, and outdoor education programs. Tuition-based enrollment is supplemented by fees for extended care, athletics, technology, and field-trip camps.

Product overview

St. Gregory School offers a comprehensive K-8 Catholic education with a unified academic program supplemented by enrichment offerings. The core educational product spans Kindergarten through 8th grade with integrated curriculum following Archdiocesan guidelines. Technology integration includes a one-to-one Chromebook program (grades 6-8) and shared devices for K-5. The program is enhanced by specialized enrichment products including Music (with mandatory 8th grade musical), Art, Physical Education, Spanish, and Social Emotional Learning. Support services include Resource Program for learning differences and Extended Care for before/after-school care. Seasonal programs include Summer Learning Lab and outdoor education camps. Extracurricular offerings encompass Athletics (PPSL league) and Student Council leadership development. Faith integration is woven throughout via Faith Families program and Community Service requirements. The school is accredited by WCEA and maintains small class sizes (average 35 students) with 3 resource teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Academic Program Comprehensive Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic education following San Francisco Archdiocesan guidelines, integrating Religion, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies with sacramental preparation (Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation) for K-8 students and their families.
• Extended Care Program Before- and after-school child care service for enrolled families, offering free morning care (7:00-7:45 AM) and paid afternoon care ($12/hour) with structured activities, homework time, and snacks through 5:30 PM.
• Summer School / Learning Lab Project-based summer learning program for incoming Kindergarten through 7th grade students featuring hands-on activities to reinforce core skills and prepare for the next grade level.
• Resource Program (Learning Support) Academic support services for students with learning differences, staffed by resource specialists for K-4 and grades 5-8, delivering 1:1 instruction, small-group pullouts, and interventions using Lexia Core 5 and RazKids.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program for 4th-8th graders participating in the Peninsula Parishes/Schools League (PPSL) including Boys Baseball, Girls Volleyball, Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Track, and Cheerleading at varying skill levels.
• Music Program Music education from Kindergarten through 8th grade covering rhythm, pitch, melody, faith-based songs, Christmas and Grandparent's Day performances, and a required full-length 8th grade musical.
• Art Program Curriculum-integrated art education across all grades with varied mediums and styles, including Lunch Art drop-in program (1st-4th), theme-based curriculum (4th-5th), and art elective (6th-8th).
• Physical Education Program PE instruction for all grades following Archdiocese of San Francisco and California State Content Standards, with circuit activities emphasizing gross motor skills, fair play, and sports-specific skill development.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Weekly counseling sessions delivered by the school counselor using the Second Step SEL curriculum and supportive materials, covering kindness, bullying prevention, mindfulness, and growth mindset for all grade levels.
• Spanish Language Program Foreign language instruction from Kindergarten through 8th grade focusing on communication skills, cultural awareness, vocabulary development, grammar structures, and reading and writing in Spanish.
• Faith Families Program Multi-grade family groups led by 7th and 8th graders meeting monthly for faith-filled projects, games, and discussions to build community and develop leadership skills across grade levels.
• Community Service Program Catholic service-learning program engaging all grades in community projects including collections for La Puente community, Samaritan House drives, St. Vincent de Paul food drives, and Lenten missionary collections.
• Outdoor Education Camps Overnight outdoor education experiences including California Gold Rush Camp for 4th graders (Columbia State Historic Park), Caritas Creek for 6th graders, and Yosemite for 8th graders.
• 8th Grade Musical Required full-length musical production for all eighth graders, providing opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, showmanship, and legacy building as a culminating arts experience.
• Student Council Student leadership organization with elected officer positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, Religious Activities, School Spirit, and Ecology, with minimum GPA and behavioral expectations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% student retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supportive.

• GPSpayminorOthersPayment processing platform for hot lunch program. Parents can set up accounts, place food orders, and manage account balances through the GPSpay system for school meal services.
• Lands EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform vendor providing school uniforms. Parents can purchase uniforms through the Lands End website using school code 900161753 for St. Gregory branded items.
• IXL MathcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline math learning platform used as a curriculum resource for students. Available through the school's Quicklinks for student practice and skill development.
• Typing.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationKeyboard instruction platform for students. Available through Quicklinks for developing typing skills across grade levels.
• BASIC Fund (Bay Area Scholarships for Innercity Children)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition assistance program for eligible families. St. Gregory participates in this scholarship program to support access to Catholic education for families in need.
• TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition management and financial aid assessment service. Used for processing tuition assistance applications and managing payment plans.
• The GuardsmensupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerSan Francisco-based scholarship organization providing tuition assistance to students in Bay Area Catholic schools.
• Peninsula Parishes/Schools League (PPSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic league for Catholic schools on the Peninsula. St. Gregory is a member school participating in league sports including Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Cheerleading.
• San Francisco ArchdiocesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gregory School is part of the San Francisco Archdiocesan school system. The Archdiocese provides curriculum guidelines, accreditation support through WCEA, and administrative oversight. School follows Archdiocesan guidelines for curriculum, athletics, and operations.
• VIRTUSsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationOnline training platform for child protection and safe environment compliance. Required for parents and coaches to take online VIRTUS training classes.
• SchoolSpeakcoreTechnology or IntegrationParent portal and communication platform for the school community. Used for tracking volunteer hours, accessing school information, and parent-student communication.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Matthew Catholic School: San Mateo Catholic K-8 school operating under the San Francisco Archdiocese, located in the same city as St. Gregory. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, grade span, parish-school model, and diocese affiliation.
• St. Catherine of Siena School: Catholic K-8 school in Burlingame within the SF Archdiocese, serving a similar Peninsula demographic. Comparable on tuition tier, parish-school model, and feeder high-school relationships.
• St. Timothy School: San Mateo Catholic K-8 school in the same SF Archdiocese, offering overlapping parish-priority enrollment, faith formation, and PPSL athletics. Direct enrollment competitor within the same city.
• Holy Angels School: Catholic K-8 school in Daly City / Colma under the SF Archdiocese. Comparable faith-based K-8 operator with similar tuition structure and parish integration, slightly different immediate geography.
• St. Charles Borromeo School: Catholic K-8 school in San Carlos under the SF Archdiocese. Comparable Peninsula Catholic K-8 competitor within the same Bay Area catchment and PPSL athletic league.
• Nativity School: Catholic K-8 school in Menlo Park within the SF Archdiocese, serving a similar affluent Peninsula demographic. Comparable tuition tier, enrichment breadth, and feeder high-school profile.
• All Souls School: Catholic K-8 school in South San Francisco under the SF Archdiocese. Comparable in grade range, faith formation focus, and Bay Area Catholic-school economics.
• St. Pius School: Catholic K-8 school in Redwood City under the SF Archdiocese. Comparable Peninsula Catholic K-8 with overlapping grade range, parish-priority admissions, and Bay Area feeder relationships.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: Catholic K-8 school in Redwood City under the SF Archdiocese. Comparable parish-school model, tuition level, and Bay Area Catholic K-8 operations.
• St. Robert School: Catholic K-8 school in San Bruno within the SF Archdiocese. Comparable faith-based K-8 with similar tuition range, athletics offerings, and parish-school structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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