Who Actually Buys Private Schools in 2026? The Five Buyer Types and How Each One Values Your SchoolIf you are thinking about selling a private school in 2026, here is the direct answer to the question most owners never ask until it is too late: there are five distinct types of buyers in the private school M&A market, and each one will put a different price on the exact same school.
Read MoreWhat private school owners should expect between the letter of intent and closingIf you have just signed a letter of intent to sell your private school, here is the short answer to what comes next: 60 to 120 days of due diligence, exclusivity, and negotiation, during which the buyer will examine every enrollment contract, financial statement, regulatory filing, and employment agreement your school has produ
Read MorePrivate Career Colleges Are North America's Most Undervalued Acquisition Opportunity. Here's What Serious Buyers Need to KnowHalladay Education Group | North America's Private Education M&A Specialists buyingandsellingschools.com | halladayeducationgroup.com
Read MorePrivate school owners rarely sell on impulse. They begin with practical questions: What is my school worth? Who is the right buyer? How do I protect confidentiality, staff continuity, the student experience, and the legacy I’ve built?
Read MorePrivate investment in education has grown up. What used to be a sector driven by mission and modest margins is now attracting institutional capital, sophisticated deal structures, and investors who know what they want. One structure you'll encounter repeatedly in large-scale school development is the PropCo/OpCo model — and if you're on either side of a school transaction, you need to understand it.
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