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#1619 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy

Elementary School · Dixon, CA

A private elementary school in Dixon, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

105 S SECOND ST, Dixon, CA 95620

  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment42
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,587/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dixon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,224

Median home value

$594,900

Median rent

$1,716/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic69.0%
White26.2%
Black4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley of the Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi52Compare →
Anderson (linford L.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.2 mi443Compare →
Neighborhood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.3 mi88Compare →
Neighborhood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy is listed in Dixon, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy is a private elementary school in Dixon, CA, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,619 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy

What grades does Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy serve?

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy?

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy rank in CA?

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy ranks #1,619 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy a private school?

Yes, Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy 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 Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy a religious school?

Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Solano County
Area population (ZIP 95620)
22,367
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95620; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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