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#1056 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Elementary School

10770 HENDERSON RD, Ventura, CA 93004

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

199

Student-Teacher

21.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

199

Student-Teacher

21.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,056 of 1,787

In Ventura

#4 of 7

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About Sacred Heart Elementary School

Sacred Heart Elementary School is a private elementary school in Ventura, CA. Sacred Heart Elementary School serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 199 students, Sacred Heart Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Sacred Heart Elementary School runs 21.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Sacred Heart Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sacred Heart Elementary School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Ventura, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.2:1

This School

24.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

199

This School

440

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 45.7% vs 0%

White 17.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Elementary School Ventura Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Elementary School (this school)	—	199	21.2:1	6.0
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy	0.1 mi	424	28.3:1	7.0
Citrus Glen Elementary	1.0 mi	469	27.6:1	3.5
Junipero Serra Elementary	1.6 mi	448	26.4:1	4.6
Juanamaria Elementary	1.8 mi	400	23.5:1	5.9
Portola Elementary	2.9 mi	501	27.8:1	6.4
Mound Elementary	3.0 mi	525	22.8:1	7.1
Balboa Middle	3.1 mi	941	26.1:1	5.1
Poinsettia Elementary	3.2 mi	359	23.9:1	5.8
Montalvo Elementary	3.5 mi	374	23.4:1	7.0
Homestead (Alternative)	3.9 mi	49	16.3:1	7.8
Elmhurst Elementary	4.0 mi	364	21.4:1	4.8
Golden Valley Charter	5.1 mi	502	31.4:1	5.7
Anacapa Middle	5.1 mi	635	24.4:1	6.1
Loma Vista Elementary	5.2 mi	404	22.4:1	8.3
Lemon Grove	5.7 mi	304	21.7:1	5.8
Will Rogers Elementary	6.1 mi	404	25.2:1	6.5
Pierpont Elementary	6.7 mi	293	26.6:1	6.8
Cabrillo Middle	6.9 mi	867	28.9:1	5.5
Lincoln Elementary	7.2 mi	202	25.2:1	3.1
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts	7.7 mi	548	26.1:1	6.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,368

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 199

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 45.7%

Two or More 35.7%

White 17.1%

Pacific Islander 1.0%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10770 HENDERSON RD, Ventura, CA 93004

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mound Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy (rated 7.0/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Rio Del Mar (rated 6.6/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Oxnard), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ventura, see our Ventura schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura	0.1 mi	424	7.0
Citrus Glen Elementary Ventura	1.0 mi	469	3.5
Junipero Serra Elementary Ventura	1.6 mi	448	4.6
Linda Vista Adventist School Oxnard	2.0 mi	91	—
LINDA VISTA ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oxnard	2.0 mi	69	6.0
Providence Oxnard	2.2 mi	52	5.0
Juanamaria Elementary Ventura	1.8 mi	400	5.9
Rio Mesa High Oxnard	2.4 mi	2,078	5.9
Ventura Missionary Christian Ventura	2.3 mi	419	—
VENTURA MISSIONARY SCHOOL Ventura	2.3 mi	400	5.8
Rio Del Mar Oxnard	3.0 mi	450	6.6
Olivelands Elementary Santa Paula	3.0 mi	240	4.9
Rio del Sol Oxnard	3.0 mi	826	5.4
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard	3.2 mi	671	5.7
Rio Plaza Elementary Oxnard	3.2 mi	455	4.8
Portola Elementary Ventura	2.9 mi	501	6.4
Mound Elementary Ventura	3.0 mi	525	7.1
Balboa Middle Ventura	3.1 mi	941	5.1
CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ventura	3.1 mi	179	6.2
Rio del Valle Middle Oxnard	3.7 mi	612	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$113,960

Median Home Value

$750,700

Median Rent

$2,380/mo

Population

31,326

College Educated

41.2%

Homeownership

66.6%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

40.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Elementary School

What grades does Sacred Heart Elementary School serve?

Sacred Heart Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Elementary School?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Elementary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Elementary School rank in CA?

Sacred Heart Elementary School ranks #1,056 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sacred Heart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sacred Heart Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sacred Heart Elementary School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 199
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Ventura County
Phone: (805) 647-6174

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