Queen Of The Apostles Preparatory Academy

What Queen Of The Apostles Preparatory Academy does

Queen of the Apostles Preparatory Academy (QOTA) is an independent, private K-12 classical Catholic academy founded in 2019 by Karen Roche and located at the Schoolhouse at St. Sebastian's Church in Middletown, Connecticut. The school delivers in-person instruction on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and primarily serves homeschooling families seeking a structured, faith-based educational community from early years through 12th grade. Core curriculum is built on the Trivium methodology (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric stages) and, starting at age 14, the Ignatius-Angelicum Great Books Program, which involves weekly two-hour online discussions of classical Western texts, essay writing, and oral exams. In grades 11-12, students with a minimum 2.5 GPA can take online courses through Holy Apostles College and Seminary (NECHE accredited), accumulating up to 60-75 transferable college credits and the potential to earn an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts or Theology by high school graduation. Supplementary offerings include religious formation (daily Mass, Adoration, retreats), QOTA Productions (an annual student film initiative), and a faculty bench staffed partly by Holy Apostles College professors.

The business model is tuition-driven, with tiered annual pricing ranging from $3,500 for the Early Years 3-day program to $11,250 for Upper School (grades 9-12), plus enrollment fees ($100), per-semester textbook fees ($150-$750), Great Books program fees ($164/month), and Holy Apostles course fees ($360 per three-credit course, approximately one-third of standard college cost). A family discount schedule (20-40% for the third child and beyond) applies to non-high-school students, and a secondary revenue stream comes from tax-deductible donations processed via DonorBox. Distribution is hybrid: physical classes in Connecticut serve the regional audience, while the online Great Books Program extends the addressable market to students nationwide and internationally. Marketing relies on Instagram (@queenoftheapostlesprep), the school's Squarespace website, church community referrals, and academic advisor networks (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, NAPCIS, Angelicum Academy). The institution is founder-owned, operating without institutional capital or a parent company, and currently enrolls students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Name

Queen Of The Apostles Preparatory Academy

Legal name

Queen of the Apostles Preparatory Academy

Website

https://qota-prep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Queen of the Apostles Preparatory Academy is a private PreK-12 classical Catholic academy in Middletown, CT, serving homeschooling families with Trivium-based curriculum, the Great Books Program, and a dual credit pathway with Holy Apostles College allowing students to earn up to 60-75 college credits and an Associate's degree by graduation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Classical Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Classical Catholic education
• K-12 classical curriculum
• Trivium classical method
• Dual credit high school
• Great Books program

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Annual tuition fees for different grade levels ranging from $3,500 for Early Years to $11,250 for Upper School. Payment options include ten-month payment plan or pay-in-full.
2. Great Books Program Fees: Monthly subscription-style payments at $164 per month or $397 per month for the Dual Credit Program (includes Holy Apostles courses)
3. Textbook Fees: One-time semester-based fees for textbooks: $150 for Early Years, $350 for K-6th grade, $750 for 7th-12th grade
4. Holy Apostles College Course Fees: College-level course fees at $360 per three-credit course (approximately 1/3 of standard cost)
5. Enrollment Fee: One-time enrollment fee of $100 per student
6. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from supporters, accepting online gifts of any amount and recurring payments through DonorBox

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Queen of the Apostles Preparatory Academy is a private Catholic classical college-preparatory academy delivering a Trivium-based curriculum (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students at its Middletown, CT schoolhouse and through online programs. The academy pairs its core classical curriculum with the Ignatius-Angelicum Great Books Program for older students and a Dual Credit Program with Holy Apostles College that enables students to earn up to 60-75 transferable college credits and potentially an Associate's degree alongside their high school diploma. Religious formation, integrated Catholic faith, and an annual student film production complement the academic offering.

Product overview

Queen of the Apostles Preparatory Academy is a classical Catholic college-preparatory academy offering a unified educational program from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The core product is its classical education curriculum (the Trivium approach: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric stages) integrated with the Great Books Program for grades 9-12 and Holy Apostles College dual credit courses for grades 11-12. The academy provides religious formation, student productions, and enrollment services as supporting offerings. The Dual Credit Program and Great Books Program are interconnected, allowing students to earn college credits and potentially an Associate's degree alongside their high school diploma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classical Education Curriculum (PreK-12)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn up to 60-75 college credits by graduation, potentially earning an Associate's degree
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Angelicum AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Partner for the Ignatius-Angelicum Great Books Program. Students begin the four-year Great Books Program at age 14, transferring 45 credits completed from the program to Holy Apostles College. Fr. Fessio's online Theology courses are included in the partnership.
• Holy Apostles College and SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957Provides online college courses for dual credit program. Holy Apostles allows 11th and 12th grade students with minimum 2.5 GPA to take 15+ credits online. Students can earn 60-75 college credits by 12th grade, potentially receiving an Associate's degree. NECHE accredited institution.
• Institute for Catholic Liberal EducationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as academic advisor providing guidance and credibility for the curriculum approach
• NAPCIS (National Association of Catholic College-Preparatory Schools)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as academic advisor providing accreditation and network support
• Holy Apostles College and SeminarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaculty members from Holy Apostles College serve as instructors and professors for QOTA students. Dr. Cathy Ann Clark and Dr. Alan Fimister among others contribute to the academic program.
• Flynn O'HaraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier for school uniforms. Families order through Flynn O'Hara website by selecting CT state and 'Queen of the Apostles Prep Academy'. School uniform guidelines and ordering guide provided.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Angelicum Academy: Angelicum Academy is QOTA's direct strategic partner for the Great Books Program and a Catholic homeschool provider offering Great Books curriculum for grades K-12. Highly comparable as both a classical Catholic curriculum provider and a strategic peer.
• Regina Caeli Academy: Regina Caeli operates hybrid Catholic classical education centers across multiple US states using a 2-day-on-site / 3-day-at-home model. Directly comparable to QOTA's 3-day-a-week hybrid approach and Catholic classical mission, though at multi-state scale.
• Kolbe Academy: Kolbe Academy is a Catholic homeschool and online K–12 program offering a classical liberal arts curriculum with college-prep focus, directly comparable to QOTA's classical Catholic homeschool-supporting model. Both serve families seeking integrated faith-and-classical education outside conventional schools.
• Chesterton Academy: Chesterton Academy operates a network of classical Catholic high schools using a similar great-books and Socratic pedagogy. While primarily high-school focused (versus QOTA's K-12), they share the classical Catholic mission, target demographic, and pedagogical approach.
• Mother of Divine Grace: Mother of Divine Grace is a Catholic homeschool academy referenced directly in QOTA's founder bio. Both programs support homeschooling families with a classical Catholic curriculum and accredited status, serving materially overlapping customer segments.

Others

• Holy Apostles College and Seminary: Holy Apostles is QOTA's core academic partner for dual-credit courses and an online Catholic college (NECHE-accredited). Not a K-12 competitor, but a directly comparable Catholic-faith-aligned institution in QOTA's delivery chain and partner ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsdale Academy: Hillsdale Academy is a private classical K-12 school associated with Hillsdale College, operating with a similar classical liberal arts pedagogy and college-prep mission. Comparable on educational philosophy though larger and not faith-based.
• Seton Home Study School: Seton is the largest Catholic homeschool K-12 provider in the US, offering accredited enrollment and a broad curriculum portfolio. Comparable business model (Catholic homeschool support) but at significantly greater scale and broader pedagogical approach than QOTA's classical focus.
• Great Hearts Academies: Great Hearts is a multi-state network of classical K-12 charter academies. Comparable on classical pedagogy and Socratic methodology, though secular and tuition-free versus QOTA's faith-based, tuition-charging model.

Emerging players

• Tower of David Institute: Tower of David Institute provides classical Catholic curriculum resources for homeschool and small academy programs. Comparable as an emerging Catholic-classical curriculum and community provider targeting the same family demographic as QOTA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/queenoftheapostlesprep
• Facebookfacebook.com/queenoftheapostlesprepct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queen-of-the-apostles-preparatory-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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