Academy of Saint Elizabeth

What Academy of Saint Elizabeth does

Academy of Saint Elizabeth, founded in 1860 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is the oldest all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school in New Jersey. Operating as a private non-profit from its single campus at 2 Convent Road, Convent Station, the school serves young women in Grades 9-12 with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 19 honors courses, and dual-enrollment college credit through its University Now partnership with Saint Elizabeth University. Outcomes include 100% four-year college matriculation, $14M+ in scholarships earned by the Class of 2024, and an average $220,000 college merit award per graduate.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (not publicly disclosed) and supplemented by annual giving through the Elizabeth Ann Seton Fund (target $150,000+ annually) and the Knights of Saint Elizabeth matching-gift program, tuition raffles ($100/ticket, 200 tickets annually), gala and event sponsorships (Fashion Show & Senior Gala, Races for the Roses Gala), and merchandise sales (Flynn O'Hara uniforms, Panther Athletic Shop, Academy Spirit Shop). Technology infrastructure consists entirely of third-party platforms: Blackbaud for school management and financial aid, PowerSchool for student records, and Naviance for college and career readiness counseling.

The Academy recruits students through open houses, the 7th Grade Panther for a Day shadow program, community outreach, and Catholic parish and diocese networks, with competitive admissions including the COOP/HSPT entrance exam and family interview. It holds Middle States Association accreditation, shares athletic facilities with Saint Elizabeth University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, and operates 12 varsity sports plus 26+ extracurricular clubs. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth and led by Principal Dr. Beth Azar (appointed 2024), the institution is positioned as a stable, legacy Catholic girls' secondary education provider rather than a growth-stage enterprise.

Name

Academy of Saint Elizabeth

Legal name

Academy of Saint Elizabeth

Website

https://aosenj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academy of Saint Elizabeth, founded 1860, is the oldest all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school in New Jersey, serving Grades 9-12 young women from its Convent Station campus with 7:1 student-faculty ratio and University Now dual-enrollment college credit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The Academy generates primary revenue through tuition charged to students for educational services. Additional fees include those for the University Now dual enrollment program with Saint Elizabeth University, which charges per-credit fees.
2. Annual Giving and Donations: The school conducts annual fundraising through the Elizabeth Ann Seton Fund, with a goal of over $150,000 annually. The Founders' Circle offers donors who contribute $1,860 the benefit of an additional $1,000 from the Knights of Saint Elizabeth.
3. Tuition Raffle: Annual tuition raffle where 200 tickets are sold at $100 each, with the winner receiving a guaranteed $10,000 check for education expenses.
4. Event Sponsorships and Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from gala events including the annual Fashion Show & Senior Gala and the Kentucky Derby-themed Races for the Roses Gala, with sponsorship opportunities and tricky tray auctions.
5. Uniform and Merchandise Sales: Sales of school uniforms through Flynn O'Hara and Academy spirit merchandise through the Panther Athletic Shop and Academy Spirit Shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Academy of Saint Elizabeth provides a four-year Catholic college preparatory education for young women in grades 9-12, delivering a rigorous academic curriculum accredited by the Middle States Association alongside a 12-sport varsity athletics program, University Now dual-enrollment with Saint Elizabeth University, fine and performing arts, and faith formation. Supplemental offerings include Summer at the Academy enrichment courses and Panther Athletic Camps for students in grades 5-12.

Product overview

Academy of Saint Elizabeth is a four-year college preparatory school for young women offering a unified educational program centered on academic excellence, faith formation, and character development. The core offerings include the College Preparatory Program (accredited by Middle States Association), Panther Athletics (12 varsity sports), Theater Program (annual productions), and Arts Department (visual and performing arts). The University Now Program provides dual enrollment with Saint Elizabeth University for college credit. Summer enrichment programs including Summer at the Academy academic courses and Panther Athletic Camps extend the school's offerings beyond the regular academic year. The school emphasizes a 'SEAsterhood' community bond and Catholic educational values across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Program Four-year college preparatory curriculum accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, providing rigorous academic instruction designed to prepare young women for success at four-year colleges and universities. Includes 19 honors courses and is taught by experienced faculty with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio.
• University Now Dual Enrollment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of students perform higher than the New Jersey ACT average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint Elizabeth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership for the University Now Program, allowing juniors and seniors to earn up to 16 college credits while taking courses at the Academy. Students receive official SEU transcripts and transferable credits. College courses receive additional GPA weight.
• Sisters of Charity of Saint ElizabethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization that established the Academy in 1860. Continues as sponsoring religious organization, with shared mission to educate young women in the Catholic tradition and promote charity, community, justice, service, and collaboration.
• AramarkminorOthersFood services provider for the Academy. Operates Academy Cafe offering daily hot lunch, salads, wraps, and snacks. Contact person is April Passaro for food allergy accommodations.
• Saint Elizabeth University and Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityminorOthersShared athletic facilities between institutions, offering high school athletes access to NCAA-level amenities for practices and competitions.
• Seaton Hackney StablesminorOthersEquestrian program facility partner located on 38 acres in Morris County. Operated by Equishare USA, LLC. Offers riding lessons and competition opportunities in hunt seat equitation, dressage, and show jumping.
• NJSIAAminorOthersNew Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association - athletic conference membership for competitive sports programs.
• Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)minorOthersAthletic conference membership for competitive sports programs.
• New Jersey Independent Schools Athletic Association (NJISAA)minorOthersAthletic conference membership for independent private schools in New Jersey.
• North Jersey Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse League (NJIGLL)minorOthersAthletic league membership specifically for girls lacrosse competition.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege, career, and life-readiness program used by the Academy's counseling department to assist students with college search, applications, and career planning.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolsminorOthersAccrediting body for the Academy's college preparatory curriculum.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Newark Academy: Co-ed independent college preparatory school in Livingston, NJ serving grades 6-12. Comparable as an established NJ independent college-prep school competing for similar tuition-paying families.
• Morristown-Beard School: Co-ed independent college preparatory school in Morristown, NJ serving grades 6-12. Comparable in college-prep rigor and shared NJ market, but co-ed and broader in scope.
• Delbarton School: Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Morristown, NJ operated by the Benedictine monks. Comparable as a faith-based NJ college-prep school with shared athletic-facility relationships.

Others

• Saint Elizabeth University: Catholic university in Convent Station, NJ and the Academy's formal University Now dual-enrollment partner. Comparable as a sibling institution under the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth and as the provider of embedded college-credit pathways.

Direct peers

• Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child: Independent Catholic school in Summit, NJ serving young women grades 7-12 with a college preparatory curriculum. Highly comparable as an all-girls faith-based college-prep school in the same northern NJ market.
• Mount Saint Mary Academy: Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school in Watchung, New Jersey, operated by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. Directly comparable in mission, single-gender Catholic identity, and college-prep focus within the same NJ market.
• Academy of the Holy Angels: Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school in Demarest, NJ. Comparable in mission, faith-based identity, and college-prep outcomes within the broader NJ Catholic school market.
• Villa Walsh Academy: Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school in Morristown, NJ operated by the Religious Teachers Filippini. Direct geographic and mission peer sharing the same Morris County market.
• Immaculate Heart Academy: Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school in Washington Township, NJ. Direct peer in single-gender Catholic identity, college-prep focus, and athletics programming.
• Kent Place School: Independent all-girls college preparatory school in Summit, NJ serving K-12. Comparable in single-gender college-prep model, NJ location, and emphasis on leadership development for young women.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Academy1860
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AOSE1860
• Facebookfacebook.com/AOSENJ
• Instagraminstagram.com/academyofsaintelizabeth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-elizabeth-academy

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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