Small Test Prep Center with Group Classes

Parents of middle and high school students preparing for exams such as the SAT, ACT, SSAT or HSPT.

Course fees per student for a multi-week program, plus add-on private sessions and full-length practice test days.

• Teaching groups and keeping students engaged
• Marketing to parents and schools
• Managing schedules, staff and payments

• Check with your city or county about zoning, a business license and any occupancy requirements for your space
• Check your state's rules on private education or tutoring businesses, as these vary
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire staff
• Background checks for anyone teaching minors
• Lease commitments and slow seasons, as demand often follows the school year and test dates
• Check what you may use from official test materials and avoid guaranteeing results

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your lease deposit, space setup, insurance, materials and marketing. Hiring part-time tutors as you grow would add to ongoing costs.

Check with your city or county about zoning, a business license and occupancy requirements for your space, and check your state's rules on private education or tutoring businesses. Also check insurance, background checks for anyone teaching minors, and what official test materials you may use.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on class sizes, pricing and how many sessions you run. Demand often follows the school year and test dates, so plan for slow seasons. The estimate assumes about 25 or more hours a week.