Genesis Prep

What Genesis Prep does

Genesis Preparatory School (dba Genesis Prep, legal entity Genesis Prep Higher Learning School Inc.) is an independent, secular 501(c)(3) nonprofit private school operating on a 6-acre campus at 8100 Mitchell Ranch Road in New Port Richey, Florida. Founded in 1977, the school serves approximately 315 students across Pre-K through 8th grade with a 12:1 overall student-to-staff ratio (16:1 elementary, 19:1 middle school) and an average staff tenure of five or more years. Core academic programs span Preschool (PK-3 and PK-4, including VPK), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), supplemented by visual arts, music, theater, character education built on three pillars (Integrity, Respect, Perseverance), experiential field trips, and five varsity sports under the "Panther Athletics" program. The school holds dual accreditation from the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) and APPLE Accreditation.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition billed weekly for preschool and monthly (via FACTS Family Portal) for K-8, with published 2026-27 rates ranging from $160-$215/week for preschool, $10,750-$11,750/year for elementary, and $13,000-$15,550/year for middle school. Ancillary revenue streams include extended care services, one-time fees (matriculation, materials, parent involvement buyout), and The Genesis Fund, a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) annual giving program. The school participates in Florida's Step Up For Students scholarship ecosystem, accepting FES-EO, FTC, FES-UA, and VPK vouchers to broaden access. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a rolling-admissions sales process anchored by campus tours, with word-of-mouth referrals as the dominant top-of-funnel channel. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Head of School Sarah Fonnotto, M.Ed., who was appointed in Spring 2023 after 13 years as a Fifth Grade teacher and prior service as Vice Principal.

Name

Genesis Prep

Legal name

Genesis Prep Higher Learning School Inc.

Website

https://genesisprep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Genesis Preparatory School is an independent, secular nonprofit private school in New Port Richey, Florida, serving approximately 315 students in Pre-K through 8th grade on a 6-acre campus since 1977, with recurring tuition and state scholarship revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Independent preschool programs
• Elementary school academics
• Middle school curriculum
• Character education schools

Headquarters

HQ city

New Port Richey

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Preschool: Weekly tuition rates for Pre-K programs. PK-3 ranges from $160 (3 half days) to $195 (5 full days). PK-4 VPK is free with voucher; non-VPK is $215 per week.
2. Tuition - Elementary (K-5): Annual tuition billed monthly. Kindergarten through Grade 3 ranges from $10,750 to $11,250 per year. Grades 4-5 is $11,750 per year.
3. Tuition - Middle School (6-8): Annual tuition billed monthly. Grade 6 is $13,000/year, Grade 7 is $14,000/year, Grade 8 is $15,550/year.
4. Extended Care Services: Before and after school care services. Before school (before 8:45 a.m.) is $4, after school 3:30-4:30 p.m. at hourly rates, after school 4:30-5:30 p.m. at $2, after 6:00 p.m. late pickup at $3/min. Middle school extended day 2:30-4:30 p.m. at $4/hr.
5. Fees: Matriculation fee of $100 (non-refundable, due upon enrollment), materials fees of $150 (preschool) or $550 (K-8). Parent involvement fee of $200 buyout if service hours not completed.
6. The Genesis Fund Donations: Annual giving program where donors contribute to support academic excellence, athletics, special initiatives, STEM equipment, arts programs, field experiences, and campus improvements. Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Genesis Preparatory School operates an independent, secular private school on a 6-acre campus in New Port Richey, Florida, providing Pre-K through 8th grade education. The school delivers core academic programs (Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School) with small class sizes, research-based curriculum, and a three-pillar character education framework (Integrity, Respect, Perseverance). Enrollment is supplemented by visual arts, music, athletics, experiential learning, and extended care services.

Product overview

Genesis Preparatory School is an independent private school offering a unified Pre-K through 8th grade educational program. The core offering consists of three academic programs: Preschool (PK-3 and PK-4 including VPK), Elementary School (Kindergarten through Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8). The school supplements its academic curriculum with integrated sub-products including Visual Arts (progressive art education from PreK through 8th grade), Character Education (three-pillar program of Integrity, Respect, and Perseverance), and Experiential Learning (field trips, performances, and school spirit traditions). The institution also operates The Genesis Fund annual giving program and Panther Athletics as part of its holistic educational offerings. All programs are delivered on a 6-acre campus in New Port Richey, Florida, with small class sizes enabling personalized attention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (PK-3 and PK-4)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Step Up For StudentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesis Preparatory School is a participating school in Florida's scholarship programs administered by Step Up For Students. The school accepts FES-EO (Educational Options, K-8), FTC (Family Empowerment Scholarships), and FES-UA (Unique Abilities, PreK-8) scholarships. This partnership enables Florida families who qualify to access state-funded scholarships for private education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• All Saints Academy: Independent private PK-12 school in Winter Haven, Florida, with similar college-prep curriculum and athletics/arts programs serving Central Florida families at comparable tuition levels.
• Lakeland Christian School: Independent private K-12 school in Lakeland, Florida, comparable in scale, tuition band, and program mix (academics, arts, athletics) to Genesis Prep.
• Admiral Farragut Academy: Independent, nonsectarian private K-12 day and boarding school in St. Petersburg, Florida, with similar secular positioning and college-prep focus serving Tampa Bay families.
• Tampa Preparatory School: Independent private 6-12 school in Tampa, Florida, with similar secular, college-preparatory orientation and comparable tuition positioning to Genesis Prep's middle school program.
• Geneva School: Independent, nonsectarian Classical K-12 school in Winter Park, Florida, with a comparable character-driven, college-preparatory model and similar parental demographic to Genesis Prep.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent, nonsectarian private PK-12 day school on a large Tampa campus — the closest analog in the Tampa Bay market to Genesis Prep's nonsectarian independent model and small-class-size positioning.

Others

• FACTS (Renweb): Third-party tuition management and payment platform used by Genesis Prep families; a vendor/ecosystem participant common across independent private schools.
• Step Up For Students: Florida scholarship administration organization and Genesis Prep's channel partner for FES-EO, FTC, FES-UA, and VPK funding; ecosystem participant that influences the school's addressable market.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of STEM-focused, college-prep charter schools; competes indirectly for Florida families who prioritize academic outcomes and rigorous curricula similar to Genesis Prep's STEM emphasis.
• Great Hearts Academies: National network of classical, character-based charter academies; competes with Genesis Prep for Florida families seeking values-driven, college-preparatory education with structured character formation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thegenesisschooleast

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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