Project Summit (1 School in OH)
Transaction Summary
SchoolWise Partners is pleased to announce the successful closing of Project Summit, a private school located in and around Akron, Ohio. The transaction was completed on December 26, 2025, with the business assets acquired by a regional provider and real estate assets acquired by a real estate investment trust.
Competitive & Strategic Process
Project Summit concluded with a successful closing following a focused, highly competitive sale process led by SchoolWise Partners. The engagement attracted strong interest from a diverse buyer universe, resulting in multiple compelling bids and clear competitive tension across both the operating company and the real estate.
After executing the Letter of Intent in late October, the transaction moved efficiently through diligence and documentation, reaching a full closing in approximately two months—a timeline that underscores the pressure applied by SchoolWise and disciplined deal execution.
“Creating urgency and optionality was key,” said Donny Steinmetz. “By running a competitive process and positioning the asset to appeal to multiple buyer profiles, we were able to move quickly from LOI to closing while exceeding the seller’s expectations on both economics and certainty of close.”
Transaction Highlights
Closed: December 26, 2025
Transaction Type: Business & Real Estate Asset Sale
Business Buyer: Regional Education Provider
Real Estate Buyer: Real Estate Investment Trust
Advisor: SchoolWise Partners (Sell-Side)
About the School
Established in 1979, the Project Summit school was founded with one goal in mind: to foster the best environment for children to grow and learn in the area. Since opening its doors, the school has adhered to this initial goal and maintained that commitment to excellence and responsibility to each parent and student. The school offers a comprehensive continuum of programs including infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and school-age care. With small classes, the dedicated staff strives to give each child the individualized care and support they need to grow.
The school offers full-time and part-time care for all age groups, providing the most convenient schedule for all families. The school’s experienced and tenured teaching staff tailors the curriculum for each age group to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. The esteemed team of teachers and staff find pride in helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in school and life. To provide the best learning environment for the children, the school is designed to be at the highest level of cleanliness, safety, security, teacher ability, and affordability.
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