What Solebury School does

Solebury School is a private, independent, coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school serving grades 9-12, founded in 1925 in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The school operates on a 140-acre campus with a total enrollment of 255 students (approximately 48% boarding, 52% day, and 15% international from 20+ countries), maintained at a deliberately small scale that supports a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Patricia C.A. Sasser, the 9th Head of School, leads the institution as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees.

The academic program includes 30+ AP and Honors courses, 50+ arts electives, and 35 after-school activities, supported by an Individual Device Policy, campus-wide Wi-Fi, classroom touch monitors, and the Founders Library. Solebury's technology stack integrates third-party platforms including Veracross (family/student portal), Standard Application Online (SAO) via SSAT for admissions, Clarity for financial aid applications, and Google Workspace for student accounts. Notable facilities include the IDEA Lab for innovation and design, and Hope Hall — a Passive House-certified girl's dormitory reducing energy consumption by 90%.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition subscriptions ($76,980 for boarding, $51,975 for day), supplemented by fee-based academic support programs (Bridge, English Foundations, ESL), Summer at Solebury programs (Day Camp, StarCatchers Theater, Swim Club/Lessons, CIT), and The Solebury Fund annual giving campaign (targeting $690,000 for 2026-27). The school distributes through a sales-led admissions motion including inquiry forms, campus visits, education fairs across the US Northeast, and international recruitment in Vietnam, China, and Saudi Arabia. In 2025-26, Solebury awarded $4.2 million in financial aid to 45% of students with an average grant of $24,000.

Name

Solebury School

Legal name

Solebury School

Website

https://solebury.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solebury School is a private, nonprofit, coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12, enrolling 255 students on a 140-acre campus in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and international recruitment footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Boarding school programs
• Independent school tuition
• Academic summer camps
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Hope

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Boarding: Primary revenue stream from high school boarding students (grades 9-12). Boarding students represent approximately 48% of enrollment.
2. Tuition - Day Students: Revenue from day students attending grades 9-12. Day students represent approximately 52% of enrollment.
3. Academic Support Programs: Additional fees for specialized programs including English Foundations, Bridge, Bridge Plus, Math Prep, and ESL courses
4. TAG Day / Annual Fund: Annual fundraising campaign (The Solebury Fund) providing operating budget support. Goal: $690,000 for 2026-27. Donations from alumni, parents, staff, and friends.
5. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer day camp ($565/week), theater camps ($1,300), swim club membership ($525-$725), swim lessons ($140/session), and CIT program ($2,000-$1,750)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solebury School is a private coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 9 through 12, located on a 140-acre campus in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The school delivers a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum (including AP and Honors courses), residential and day student life, comprehensive arts programming (notably a dance conservatory and theater), competitive athletics, college counseling, English language learner support, and a portfolio of summer programs for children and teens.

Product overview

Solebury School is a private college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12, with a total enrollment of 255 students on a 140-acre campus in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The school operates year-round with a Summer at Solebury program offering multiple day camps and specialty programs for ages 4-18, including Day Camp, Counselor in Training (CIT) Program, StarCatchers Theater and Scenic Arts Camp, StarCatchers: Act II, Swim Lessons, and Swim Club. On-campus facilities include the IDEA Lab for innovation and design education, and Hope Hall dormitory built to Passive House standards. The school uses Veracross for family/student portal integration, SAO for admissions applications, and Clarity for financial aid processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boarding Program (Grades 9-12) Residential college-preparatory program for grades 9-12 offering AP and Honors courses, arts, athletics, residential life, and college counseling on a 140-acre campus in New Hope, PA. Targeted at families seeking a full boarding experience with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• Day Program (Grades 9-12) Day college-preparatory program for grades 9-12 with full access to the same academic, arts, athletic, and college counseling resources as the boarding program. Targeted at local and regional families within commuting distance of New Hope, Bucks County, PA.
• English Foundations Program English language learner support program providing ESL/ELL instruction designed to prepare international students for full integration into Solebury's college-preparatory curriculum. Targeted at non-native English speakers enrolling as boarding students.
• Bridge Program Academic transition and support program designed to prepare incoming students for the rigors of Solebury's college-preparatory coursework. Targeted at students seeking additional academic preparation before or during enrollment.
• Bridge Plus Program Extended academic support program providing additional preparation and ongoing academic assistance for students who need more intensive transition support into the college-preparatory curriculum. Targeted at students requiring deeper or longer-term academic support.
• Summer Day Camp Seasonal summer day camp offered on Solebury's campus for children, providing structured recreational activities. Targeted at families seeking summer programming for children on a safe, amenity-rich campus.
• Counselor in Training (CIT) Program Teen leadership program designed for older campers who assist with camp operations while developing leadership skills. Targeted at adolescents seeking pre-employment leadership experience in a camp setting.
• StarCatchers Theater and Scenic Arts Camp Specialty summer theater and scenic arts camp focused on theatrical performance and production skills. Targeted at children and teens interested in theater, acting, and stagecraft.
• StarCatchers: Act II Advanced summer theater program building on the foundational StarCatchers Theater and Scenic Arts Camp, providing more intensive theatrical training. Targeted at returning or more experienced young performers.
• Swim Lessons Seasonal swim instruction program offering lessons to children and teens using Solebury's campus pool. Targeted at families seeking summer swim instruction.
• Swim Club Seasonal recreational swim program offering organized swim activities during the summer months. Targeted at children and teens interested in recreational swimming.
• Dance Conservatory Program Pre-professional dance conservatory program combining rigorous academic college-preparatory coursework with intensive dance training. Targeted at serious student dancers seeking combined academic and pre-professional dance education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio enables individualized attention
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorOthersCorporate discount arrangement for Solebury School families visiting campus. Located at 415 York Rd, New Hope, PA. Corporate code: 17D6251. Discount available for airport or local pickup.
• SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test Board)coreTechnology or IntegrationMember school using Standard Application Online (SAO) system for admissions processing. Solebury's SAO code is 7390. Students can apply to multiple member schools with single application, teacher recommendations, and transcripts.
• Pennsylvania Local School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partnerships with Central Bucks, Council Rock, New Hope-Solebury, Palisades, and Pennridge school districts providing bus transportation for day students. Additional van service to Princeton, NJ and Yardley, PA.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)coreOthersEducational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) allowing Pennsylvania businesses to redirect state taxes to Solebury School for student financial aid. EIN: 22-1365969. Tax credits of 75-90% for qualifying businesses.
• National Wildlife Federation (Eco-Schools USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Eco-Schools USA program supporting sustainability curriculum and environmental education initiatives including student SEAC (Solebury Environmental Action Corps) activities.
• Golden Plough Inn and Lambertville StationminorOthersCorporate lodging discounts arranged for Solebury School families visiting campus. Discounts available when booking at Solebury School rate.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Perkiomen School: Coeducational college-prep day and boarding school for grades 6-12 in Pennsburg, PA. Closely comparable small-to-mid-sized independent boarding school within the broader Pennsylvania boarding market with similar tuition tier and AP/arts programs.
• The Lawrenceville School: Highly selective coeducational college-preparatory boarding school located ~25 miles from Solebury in Lawrenceville, NJ. Directly comparable as a Northeast independent boarding school recruiting from overlapping feeder markets in NJ, NY, and PA, and competing for the same domestic and international boarding families.
• Peddie School: Highly selective coeducational boarding and day school in Hightstown, NJ. Direct peer in the Mid-Atlantic boarding market with similar tuition pricing tier, college-preparatory focus, and international student recruitment program.
• The Pennington School: Coeducational independent day school serving grades 6-12 in Pennington, NJ. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized college-prep school within the same Bucks County/Mercer County feeder region with overlapping day-student population and similar AP/arts offerings.
• Princeton Day School: Coeducational independent day school (grades K-12) in Princeton, NJ. Comparable on curriculum (college-prep, AP/Honors), admissions selectivity, and overlapping day-student feeder geography in the Princeton/lower Bucks County market.
• Westtown School: Coeducational Quaker boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in West Chester, PA. Directly comparable as a Pennsylvania-based college-prep boarding school with similar Quaker heritage, sustainability orientation, and college-preparatory curriculum.
• George School: Coeducational Quaker boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Newtown, PA, located only ~10 miles from Solebury. Direct competitor in the Bucks County boarding market, with a similar college-prep curriculum and Quaker heritage that emphasizes community and individualized learning.
• The Hill School: Traditional college-preparatory boarding school in Pottstown, PA. Comparable in college-prep focus, AP/Honors curriculum, residential life model, and Mid-Atlantic boarding market positioning, with overlapping international student recruitment.
• The Hun School of Princeton: Coeducational college-prep boarding and day school in Princeton, NJ, ~15 miles from Solebury. Directly comparable along dimensions of size, boarding/day mix, college-preparatory curriculum, AP offerings, and reliance on Northeast and international student recruitment.
• Blair Academy: Coeducational college-preparatory boarding school in Blairstown, NJ. Comparable selective boarding model with similar AP curriculum, athletics program, and recruitment of international students from Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Bh4X_sYnQVcbr72NnqUpQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoleburySchool1925
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solebury-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/soleburyschool

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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