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#1282 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Sacred Heart Parish School

Elementary School

670 COLLEGE ST, Hollister, CA 95023

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,282 of 1,787

In Hollister

#3 of 4

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About Sacred Heart Parish School

Sacred Heart Parish School is a private elementary school in Hollister, CA. Sacred Heart Parish School serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Sacred Heart Parish 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.

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How Sacred Heart Parish School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Hollister, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

28.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

200

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 37.5% vs 0%

Asian 2% vs 0%

Black 1.5% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Parish School Hollister Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Parish School (this school)	—	200	15.5:1	5.6
Hollister Prep	0.2 mi	534	31.4:1	3.8
R. O. Hardin Elementary	0.3 mi	459	24.2:1	3.4
Accelerated Achievement Academy	0.6 mi	162	27:1	8.1
Calaveras Elementary	0.6 mi	599	28.5:1	5.2
San Benito County Opportunity	0.8 mi	34	11.3:1	6.3
Pinnacles Community	0.8 mi	15	7.5:1	—
Rancho San Justo	1.0 mi	589	21.8:1	4.5
Maze Middle	1.4 mi	420	20:1	4.1
Hollister Dual Language Academy	1.4 mi	850	22.4:1	5.2
Sunnyslope Elementary	1.7 mi	640	26.7:1	5.9
Ladd Lane Elementary	1.7 mi	760	23:1	4.2
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court	2.2 mi	5	—:1	—
Cerra Vista Elementary	2.6 mi	640	25.6:1	3.6
Rancho Santana	2.8 mi	653	29.7:1	6.1
Southside Elementary	4.3 mi	236	23.6:1	4.1
Spring Grove Elementary	5.2 mi	750	22.1:1	7.5
Cienega Elementary	8.8 mi	19	19:1	—
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)	14.4 mi	540	41.5:1	3.8
Watsonville Prep	19.6 mi	461	27.1:1	8.1
Hayward Collegiate Charter	66.4 mi	205	102.5:1	8.1

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+ 4.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,202.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 200

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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)

White 58.5%

Hispanic 37.5%

Asian 2.0%

Black 1.5%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

670 COLLEGE ST, Hollister, CA 95023

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLLISTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunnyslope Elementary (rated 5.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Calaveras Elementary (rated 5.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Hollister, see our Hollister schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Hollister Prep Hollister	0.2 mi	534	3.8
R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister	0.3 mi	459	3.4
Calaveras Elementary Hollister	0.6 mi	599	5.2
Accelerated Achievement Academy Hollister	0.6 mi	162	8.1
Little Tree Community- A Wildflower Montessori Sch Hollister	0.7 mi	7	—
Hollister High Hollister	0.7 mi	3,448	6.2
HOLLISTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Hollister	0.9 mi	58	7.8
San Andreas Continuation High Hollister	0.8 mi	89	4.2
San Benito County Opportunity Hollister	0.8 mi	34	6.3
Pinnacles Community Hollister	0.8 mi	15	—
Rancho San Justo Hollister	1.0 mi	589	4.5
Maze Middle Hollister	1.4 mi	420	4.1
Hollister Dual Language Academy Hollister	1.4 mi	850	5.2
Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister	1.7 mi	760	4.2
Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister	1.7 mi	640	5.9
HOLLISTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hollister	1.9 mi	5	—
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court Hollister	2.2 mi	5	—
Hollister Adventist Christian School Hollister	2.2 mi	50	—
HOLLISTER SDA CHRISTIAN SCHO Hollister	2.2 mi	34	4.5
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hollister	2.3 mi	101	6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,156

Median Home Value

$740,500

Median Rent

$1,908/mo

Population

58,374

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Avg Commute

36.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Median Age

35.3

Similar Schools

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CATHEDRAL OF ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Stockton, CA	234	5.6
Creekside Early Learning Center Alpine, CA	259	5.6
Freshwater Elementary Eureka, CA	265	5.6
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL Huntington Beach, CA	236	5.6
GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville, CA	161	5.6
HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Petaluma, CA	139	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Parish School

What grades does Sacred Heart Parish School serve?

Sacred Heart Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Parish School?

Sacred Heart Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Parish School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Parish School rank in CA?

Sacred Heart Parish School ranks #1,282 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sacred Heart Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Parish School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Parish 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 Parish School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 13 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 200
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Distant Town
County: San Benito County
Phone: (831) 637-4157

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