Our Lady of the Visitation School

What Our Lady of the Visitation School does

Our Lady of the Visitation School is a private Catholic parochial school serving approximately 775 students across preschool through eighth grade on a single campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1949, the school operates within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light parish-consolidation framework as part of the Divine Mercy Family of Parishes. Its core product is faith-based PreK-8 classroom instruction delivered by credentialed Catholic school faculty, augmented by auxiliary programming including before- and after-school care, band, athletics, a hot lunch program, and spirit wear retail. The school's technology layer consists of standard administrative SaaS — FACTS for tuition management, Rediker for the student/parent portal, and Grubhub-coordinated lunch service — supported by vendor partnerships such as WG Grinders for food service.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, priced at $6,375 per year for K-8 students and on a tiered $1,650-$5,970 schedule for preschool programs, with supplementary streams from registration fees, extended care, athletics/band participation, spirit wear sales, and a parish/archdiocesan subsidy whose size is not disclosed. Day-to-day academic and operational leadership is held by Director of Schools Josh Agnew, Principal Leah Cook, and Assistant Principal Dawn Gruenemeier. As a nonprofit institution under diocesan governance, surpluses are reinvested into operations and capital rather than distributed, and the school has no equity, funding-round, or M&A profile.

Name

Our Lady of the Visitation School

Legal name

Our Lady of the Visitation School

Website

https://olvisitation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Private Catholic PreK-8 school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving about 775 students on a single campus under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light parish consolidation, funded primarily by tuition and auxiliary program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), 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

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Preschool early childhood
• Faith-based schooling
• Before after care
• Private school academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. K-8 Tuition: Annual tuition for grades K-8 is $6,375. Families can choose annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans through FACTS Tuition Management.
2. Preschool Tuition: Preschool programs range from $1,650 to $5,970 depending on program type (P3, P4, PK) and half/full day selection.
3. Registration and Student Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of $50 per student, and student fee of $400 per K-8 student.
4. Before/After Care: Before-care at $60 per family twice yearly, and after-care ranging from $115-$185 per child monthly based on attendance frequency.
5. Spiritwear Sales: School-approved dress code apparel and spiritwear sold through the Spiritwear Shop, with proceeds benefiting the school.
6. Band Program Fees: Band participation fees of $115 per half-year or $200 annual rate for first child, with discounted rates for multiple children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of the Visitation School delivers Catholic preschool (P3, P4, PK) through grade 8 academic education to approximately 775 students at its Cincinnati campus. The core offering includes a faith-integrated K-8 academic program with differentiated/leveled math instruction, a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, Theology of the Body curriculum, sacramental preparation, intervention and enrichment services, before/after care, lunch program, band, athletics, and clubs. Operations are supported by FACTS Tuition Management for billing and Rediker PlusPortals for parent communications.

Product overview

Our Lady of the Visitation School is a Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive K-8 academic program plus preschool (P3, P4, PK) with approximately 775 students. The school provides a unified educational experience combining core academics (with differentiated instruction and leveled math), technology (1:1 Chromebooks, technology classes), extracurricular activities (band, athletics, clubs), and auxiliary services (before/after care, lunch program). Programs are designed to develop students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally within a Catholic faith-based environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Academic Program Comprehensive Catholic education program for grades K-8 with differentiated instruction, leveled math classes, intervention specialists, and enrichment programs aligned with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati course of study. Includes Theology of the Body, sacramental preparation, and Algebra I opportunity for advanced 8th graders.
• Preschool Programs (P3, P4, PK) Early childhood education programs for 3-5 year olds using the Joyful Discoveries curriculum, including half-day and full-day options (P3 two-day, P4 three-day, PK five-day) with developmentally appropriate activities and licensed teachers.
• Before/After Care Program Supervised care services for students in grades K-6: before-school care from 7:20-7:45 AM and after-school care from 3:00-6:00 PM, offering homework assistance and indoor/outdoor activities.
• Band Program Beginning Band for 5th grade during the school day and Advanced Band for grades 6-8 on Tuesdays after school, with performance opportunities including Christmas and Spring concerts and an annual Beginning Band Open House for instrument selection.
• Athletics Program (Visitation Athletic Club) Visitation Athletic Club offering fall, winter, and spring sports including soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, baseball, softball, wrestling, and cheer for grades preschool through 12.
• Lunch Program (WG Grinders Partnership) Online lunch ordering system through partnership with WG Grinders, providing school-day meal service to students with ordering and pricing information released prior to August.
• Intervention & Enrichment Services Comprehensive student support services including two speech-language therapists, three intervention specialists, a school psychologist, a remedial math teacher, an enrichment teacher, and two learning specialists, plus leveled math classes by ability using standardized test scores.
• Activities & Clubs Variety of enrichment programs and clubs including Coding Club, Drama Club, Mathcounts, Spanish, Art Workshops, Children's Choir, Bible Bowl, Scouts, and academic competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advanced math students complete Algebra I in 8th grade and may receive high school graduation credit
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• WG GrinderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWG Grinders is the school's lunch program partner, implementing a new lunch program for students. The partnership provides online lunch ordering for students.
• Rediker Software (PlusPortals)coreTechnology or IntegrationRediker Software provides the PlusPortals parent portal for the school, allowing parents to access grades, attendance, forms, and school communications.
• SchoolbellesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for school uniforms, carrying the adopted jumper and uniform items for the school.
• Shaheens Department StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier located at 2656 E Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241, carrying the school's adopted uniform items.
• Wert MusicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic dealer offering instrument rental programs for band students, with representatives available at the Band Open House to assist with instrument selection.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS processes tuition payments and manages payment plans for families, including registration fees, student fees, and before/after care billing.
• SafeParish (Archdiocese of Cincinnati)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeParish is the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's child protection program requiring online training, background checks, and quarterly interactive videos for all volunteers and employees working with youth.
• Ohio Department of Education (EdChoice)coreOthersState-funded scholarship program providing educational scholarships to children in K-8 based on family size and household income.
• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)coreOthersProvides need-based scholarships for preschool through 8th grade students through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, awarded through FACTS Grant and Aid applications.
• ACEO (Advocates for Catholic Education and Organizations)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit offering volunteer-based scholarships for students through working events at Cincinnati Reds, Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, and Elder High School games.
• Three Rivers School DistrictminorOthersThe school follows the Three Rivers School District for weather-related closings and delays. If Three Rivers closes, the school closes.
• Beacons of Light Parish UnificationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati where Our Lady of the Visitation, St. Joseph, and St. Jude will unite as one parish with three locations, affecting admission priorities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Summit Country Day School: Independent Catholic K-12 school in Cincinnati offering preschool through grade 12 with a faith-based curriculum. Comparable as a Cincinnati private school competitor serving the same middle-class Catholic and faith-oriented family segment.
• Elder High School: Catholic high school in Cincinnati operated under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, partnered with Visitation through the ACEO volunteer scholarship program. Serves the same Cincinnati Catholic families as a feeder destination for Visitation graduates.
• Mother of Mercy High School: Catholic all-girls secondary school in Cincinnati, part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Competes for the same Cincinnati Catholic families seeking K-12 Catholic education pathways.
• St. Xavier High School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati, serving the same Cincinnati Catholic family demographic. Comparable as an upstream Catholic high school option for graduates of Catholic K-8 schools.
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Cincinnati area serving families seeking faith-based private education. Competes directly with Visitation for faith-oriented families in the greater Cincinnati market.
• Roger Bacon High School: Catholic co-educational secondary school in St. Bernard, Cincinnati area, part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati ecosystem. Comparable as a downstream Catholic feeder destination for Cincinnati-area Catholic K-8 schools.
• Seven Hills School: Independent K-12 private school in Cincinnati with strong college-preparatory reputation. Competes with Visitation for academically-focused Cincinnati families willing to pay private tuition, though without the Catholic curriculum component.
• St. Ursula Academy: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati, also part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati system. Serves the same Cincinnati Catholic family demographic and represents an alternative Catholic K-12 pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools: Umbrella organization governing all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, including Our Lady of the Visitation. Comparable as the broader network that sets curriculum standards (Joyful Discoveries preschool curriculum), administers scholarship programs, and coordinates parish-school relationships.
• Seton Education Partners: National Catholic school operator managing multiple Catholic K-8 schools across several dioceses. Comparable as a broader Catholic school operator focused on sustaining and strengthening parish-based Catholic elementary education, the same segment Our Lady of the Visitation operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Visitationcincy
• Facebookfacebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Visitation-School-141502409818582
• Instagraminstagram.com/visitationcincy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-visitation-church

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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