Bellows Free Academy - Fairfax

Name

Bellows Free Academy - Fairfax

Legal name

Bellows Free Academy

Website

https://bfafairfax.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• School counseling services
• Interscholastic athletics
• Personalized learning pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: BFA Fairfax is a public school funded through a combination of local property taxes (approved through school budget votes), state education funding formulas, and federal grants. No tuition is charged to Fairfax residents. Revenue supports educational programming, staff salaries, facilities, and operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellows Free Academy – Fairfax operates as a public PK-12 school delivering free education to students residing in the Fairfax, Vermont school district. It provides Early Childhood (Pre-K) education, Elementary School (PK-4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and High School (grades 9-12) academic instruction, supplemented by school counseling, library services, athletics, co-curricular activities, and Career Technical Education pathways delivered in partnership with the Northwestern Career & Technical Center. The school operates under the governance of the Franklin West Supervisory Union.

Product overview

Bellows Free Academy - Fairfax is a PK-12 public school offering comprehensive educational programs across three school levels: Elementary (PK-4), Middle School (5-8), and High School (9-12). The school's portfolio includes core academic instruction enhanced by Flexible Pathways (PLP portfolios and exhibitions), athletics and co-curricular activities, school counseling services, and library resources. The institution is undergoing a significant facilities improvement project with DEW Construction for building renovations and expansions. Technology integration includes PowerSchool for student information, Schoology for learning management, and Seesaw for elementary learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PK-12 Public Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate rated 'Exceeding' based on SY2024-2025 data
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEW ConstructioncoreOthers · 3 April 2024DEW Construction was awarded the contract for BFA Fairfax's building expansion and renovation project. The $36 million project includes new elementary classrooms, Wood Wing additions, renovated library, sprinkler systems, updated science labs, and new administrative offices. Groundbreaking occurred April 2024 with completion expected Fall 2025.
• Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFA Fairfax students participate in NCTC programs for career and technical education. Students complete required hours (e.g., 1,000 hours at NCTC School of Cosmetology) and participate in annual Signing Day events with local employers. NCTC offers programs in construction, cosmetology, and other career pathways.
• Milton High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFA Fairfax students participate in co-op athletic programs with Milton High School including Girls Lacrosse, Boys Hockey, and Ultimate Frisbee. Students represent BFA Fairfax while competing on Milton teams at state championship levels.
• LCATVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLCATV provides live streaming services for BFA Fairfax events including graduation ceremonies and school board meetings, allowing community members to participate remotely.
• Northwest Clinical Support Services (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSS provides school-based clinician services to BFA students and families. The partnership offers outpatient counseling and mental health services, with providers offering both in-person and remote counseling options. NCSS is open and accepting new clients.
• Starbase VermontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarbase Vermont provides annual rocket launch STEM programming for BFA Fairfax students, teaching engineering and science through hands-on rocket design and launch activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Franklin West Supervisory Union: Parent supervisory union governing BFA Fairfax, Fletcher Elementary, and GEMS. Comparable as the broader organizational umbrella sharing governance, facilities, technology platforms (PowerSchool, Schoology), and budget approval across member schools.

Direct peers

• Milton High School: Neighboring Vermont public high school that partners with BFA Fairfax on co-op athletics (girls lacrosse, boys hockey, Ultimate Frisbee). Comparable in grade span served, public funding model, and small rural district profile.
• Fletcher Elementary School: Sibling public elementary school within the Franklin West Supervisory Union serving a similar rural Vermont community. Directly comparable in governance structure, funding model, and PK-4 instructional scope.
• Georgia Elementary and Middle School (GEMS): Another FWSU member school covering elementary and middle grades in Georgia, VT. Comparable as a public PK-8 institution sharing the same supervisory union governance, funding sources, and Vermont education policy environment.

Others

• Northwest Clinical Support Services (NCSS): Community mental health provider embedded in BFA Fairfax through a school-based clinician partnership offering in-person and remote counseling. Comparable as an adjacent service provider extending the school's student support offerings.
• Vermont Agency of Education: State education authority that funds BFA Fairfax through Vermont's education funding formula and awards performance designations such as the 'Exceeding' graduation rate rating. Comparable as the governing/regulatory counterparty rather than a direct competitor.
• Aurora Institute: National organization that recognized BFA Fairfax's Proficiency-Based System as a Learning System. Comparable as an enabling/credentialing body whose designation directly impacts BFA's pedagogical reputation and differentiation.

Emerging players

• Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC): Regional CTE provider that BFA Fairfax high schoolers attend for career and technical programs including the 1,000-hour School of Cosmetology. Comparable as a secondary education partner serving the same student population through complementary vocational pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BFAFairfax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellows-free-academy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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