Below Average
#1564 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School
428 S IMPERIAL AVE, Brawley, CA 92227
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,564 of 1,787
In Brawley
#2 of 2
public schools
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Sacred Heart School
Elementary School in Brawley · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Myron D. Witter Elementary
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About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Brawley, CA. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 55 students, Sacred Heart 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.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sacred Heart School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Brawley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School (this school) | 4.9 |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary | 6.9 |
| Barbara Worth Junior High | 4.8 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary | 4.0 |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary | 5.6 |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary | 3.8 |
| Magnolia Union Elementary | 5.0 |
| Mulberry Elementary | 8.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
428 S IMPERIAL AVE, Brawley, CA 92227
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mulberry Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 8.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ben Hulse Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Imperial), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Myron D. Witter Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brawley, see our Brawley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Myron D. Witter Elementary Brawley | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Barbara Worth Junior High Brawley | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Brawley | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Brawley Union High Brawley | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Brawley Christian Academy Brawley | 0.6 mi | — |
| BRAWLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brawley | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Desert Valley High (Continuation) Brawley | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Renaissance Brawley | 0.8 mi | — |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary Brawley | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Westmorland Elementary Westmorland | 6.4 mi | 6.2 |
| WESTMORLAND BASIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Westmorland | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Magnolia Union Elementary Brawley | 6.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Frank M. Wright Middle Imperial | 8.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Vanguard Academy of Imperial Valley Imperial | 8.5 mi | — |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High Imperial | 8.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Imperial High Imperial | 9.0 mi | 5.3 |
| FAITH ACADEMY Imperial | 9.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial | 9.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Mulberry Elementary Brawley | 8.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92227 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,593
Median Home Value
$272,200
Median Rent
$955/mo
Population
28,147
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
53.5%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Median Age
31.1
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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 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 8.1:1. 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 #1,564 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Imperial County
- Phone
- (760) 344-2662
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