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Sell Your Private K-12 School To A Proven, Mission-Aligned Buyer

 

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K-12 Private Schools

Sell Your U.S. Private K-12 School To A Proven, Mission-Aligned Buyer

Ready to Retire, Transition, or Scale?

Hello Douglas,

 

Halladay Education Group (HEG) represents a global K-12 operator actively seeking to acquire for-profit private schools across the United States, with priority on voucher/ESA states. Our process is confidential and efficient from the first call to close.

 

Why Owners Engage HEG

  • Protect your legacy with a buyer who respects your mission and community
  • Monetize your life’s work with flexible, founder-friendly terms
  • Ensure continuity for students, families, and staff through a well-planned transition
  • Access growth capital and operating expertise to strengthen the school’s future

 

Who Should Contact Us

 

Owners and founders who are:

  • Planning retirement or succession within 1–2 years
  • Operating in voucher/ESA states with untapped enrollment potential
  • Ready for a confidential discussion about maximizing value

 

What Our Client Is Acquiring

 

School Profile

  • Type: For-profit K-12 private day schools (single-site or small groups)
  • Financials: Preferred $500K–$5M+ EBITDA; smaller schools considered where voucher/ESA or strategic fit supports scale
  • Programs: College-prep, STEM, specialty models, and schools serving international students

 

Real Estate

  • Preference: Business-only acquisitions (without real estate)
  • Flexible Options: OpCo/PropCo, sale-leaseback, or long-term lease can be considered where this supports long-term school operations

 

Transaction Structures

  • Full equity purchase preferred
  • Cash at close with seller note and earn-out considered
  • Founder transitional leadership roles available

 

Non-Targets

  • We are not pursuing franchises or schools controlled by large operators

 

Priority Geographic Markets

 

Phase 1 (immediate focus): Florida, Texas, Arizona, Georgia

Phase 2 (expanding pipeline): Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Tennessee

Voucher/ESA Screen: We profile each opportunity for program type, per-pupil amounts, participation status, and compliance lift to quantify affordability and growth.

 

Our Process (Confidential and Efficient)

 

  1. Initial consultation — confidential review of your goals and school profile
  2. Pricing and positioning — assess financials, voucher readiness, and market opportunity
  3. Qualified buyer introduction — direct dialogue with a mission-aligned acquirer

 

Click HERE for more details about our client's acquisition profile.

 

Next Step

 

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information. All discussions are handled with confidentiality.

📞 Call us toll-free at +1.800.687.1492

📧 Email info@halladayeducationgroup.com

To Your Continued Success,

 

Douglas Halladay | President | Halladay Education Group

TF: +1.800.687.1492 | C: +1.604.868.0002

Email: info@halladayeducationgroup.com

WeChat: dhalladay | WhatsApp: 604.868.0002

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About HEG’s M&A Advisory Services

Halladay Education Group (HEG) is a premier M&A advisory firm specializing exclusively in the private education sector across North America and internationally. With over 30 years of experience, HEG has successfully led the sale, acquisition, and recapitalization of a diverse range of educational institutions, including K-12 private schools, boarding and Montessori schools, early childhood centers, ESL programs, career colleges, and higher education platforms.

 

We are a trusted advisor to private equity firms, institutional investors, operators, and family offices pursuing strategic growth, as well as school owners seeking full or partial exits. Backed by deep sector expertise, an extensive proprietary database of qualified buyers, and full-cycle transaction support, HEG has earned a reputation as one of the most active and respected firms in the field.



To confidentially discuss your school’s options or learn how market trends may impact your strategy, contact us at 1-800-687-1492 or info@halladayeducationgroup.com.

 

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