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#1367 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

123 W MARKET ST, Salinas, CA 93901

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

337

Student-Teacher

19.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

337

Student-Teacher

19.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,367 of 1,787

In Salinas

#4 of 4

public schools

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Salinas, CA. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 337 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,367 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Sacred Heart 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 School compares to 54 public schools serving similar grades in Salinas, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.7:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

337

This School

497

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.6% vs 0%

White 15.7% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Black 0.3% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Salinas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	337	19.7:1	5.4
Roosevelt Elementary	0.2 mi	556	21.4:1	6.7
Washington Middle	0.7 mi	1,068	22.7:1	7.3
Laurel Wood Elementary	0.9 mi	405	21.3:1	4.5
Mission Park Elementary	0.9 mi	619	23.8:1	4.0
El Puente	1.0 mi	349	18.4:1	5.2
Carr Lake Community Day	1.0 mi	31	31:1	5.0
Lincoln Elementary	1.0 mi	644	23.9:1	8.5
Boronda Meadows	1.2 mi	600	23.1:1	5.0
University Park Elementary	1.2 mi	482	21:1	5.3
Salinas City Virtual Academy	1.4 mi	111	18.5:1	8.4
Sherwood Elementary	1.4 mi	889	22.8:1	6.4
Henry F. Kammann Elementary	1.5 mi	713	23.8:1	4.7
Boronda Elementary	1.5 mi	272	20.9:1	7.9
Monterey Park Elementary	1.6 mi	529	23:1	5.8
El Gabilan Elementary	1.8 mi	536	20.6:1	5.2
Oasis Charter Public	1.9 mi	159	15.9:1	4.9
El Sausal Middle	2.0 mi	1,051	22.4:1	8.0
Monterey County Home Charter	2.1 mi	254	18.1:1	7.2
Monterey County Special Education	2.1 mi	281	7:1	3.6
Wellington M. Smith Jr.	2.1 mi	34	11.3:1	6.5

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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 2.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 337

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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 38.6%

Native American 38.3%

White 15.7%

Two or More 3.9%

Asian 3.0%

Black 0.3%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

123 W MARKET ST, Salinas, CA 93901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Salinas City Virtual Academy (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Boronda Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Salinas, see our Salinas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Roosevelt Elementary Salinas	0.2 mi	556	6.7
Washington Middle Salinas	0.7 mi	1,068	7.3
Salinas High Salinas	0.8 mi	2,446	7.3
Laurel Wood Elementary Salinas	0.9 mi	405	4.5
Palma High School Salinas	0.9 mi	584	—
Mission Park Elementary Salinas	0.9 mi	619	4.0
PALMA SCHOOL Salinas	1.0 mi	457	5.7
Mount Toro High Salinas	0.9 mi	217	4.1
Lincoln Elementary Salinas	1.0 mi	644	8.5
Carr Lake Community Day Salinas	1.0 mi	31	5.0
El Puente Salinas	1.0 mi	349	5.2
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Salinas	1.1 mi	177	6.0
Boronda Meadows Salinas	1.2 mi	600	5.0
Salinas City Virtual Academy Salinas	1.4 mi	111	8.4
University Park Elementary Salinas	1.2 mi	482	5.3
Henry F. Kammann Elementary Salinas	1.5 mi	713	4.7
Madonna del Sasso School Salinas	1.4 mi	229	—
Boronda Elementary Salinas	1.5 mi	272	7.9
Monterey Park Elementary Salinas	1.6 mi	529	5.8
Sherwood Elementary Salinas	1.4 mi	889	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,639

Median Home Value

$721,100

Median Rent

$1,792/mo

Population

29,480

College Educated

28.7%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

36.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart School

What grades does Sacred Heart School serve?

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

How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart School rank in CA?

Sacred Heart School ranks #1,367 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart 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 School a religious school?

Sacred Heart School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 50 Good Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 337
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 17
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Monterey County
Phone: (831) 771-1310

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