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#94 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 46% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

50 SACRED HEART DR, Groton, CT 06340

Private

Enrollment

112

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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Sacred Heart School

6.4/10

Elementary School in Groton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Thames River Magnet School

7.6/10

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Groton, CT. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 112 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it comparesOn par with CT schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 112 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 7.6:1 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

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How Sacred Heart School compares to the 7 public schools in Groton, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
11.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
112
This School
vs
585
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 21.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Sacred Heart School Groton Public Avg

All Schools in Groton

School Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school) 6.4
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School 8.2
Thames River Magnet School 7.6
Marine Science Magnet High School 8.5
Charles Barnum Magnet School 6.5
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School 6.4
Groton Middle School 7.9
Robert E. Fitch High School 7.6

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 CT.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 48%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 112
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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 CT

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.9%
Hispanic 21.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
Black 1.8%
Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

50 SACRED HEART DR, Groton, CT 06340

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby New London), which scores notably higher. Another option is Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thames River Magnet School (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Groton, see our Groton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Thames River Magnet School Groton 0.7 mi 7.6
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Groton 0.6 mi 8.2
Marine Science Magnet High School Groton 0.8 mi 8.5
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication New London 1.4 mi 3.3
Regional Multicultural Magnet School New London 1.6 mi 4.7
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF NEW LONDON MD/HIGH AT SHILOH New London 1.6 mi —
Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School New London 2.0 mi 8.8
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet New London 1.8 mi 5.1
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL New London 1.8 mi 6.3
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School New London 1.9 mi 3.8
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School New London 1.9 mi 7.0
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades New London 1.9 mi 4.9
Charles Barnum Magnet School Groton 2.5 mi 6.5
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School New London 2.3 mi 4.5
THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL New London 2.5 mi 7.0
New London High School New London 2.7 mi 3.6
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades New London 2.7 mi 8.5
Clark Lane Middle School Waterford 2.8 mi 7.0
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Groton 2.9 mi 6.4
Waterford High School Waterford 3.0 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,768

Median Home Value

$275,500

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

Population

29,833

College Educated

38.1%

Homeownership

42.2%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Median Age

33.2

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ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Manchester, CT 6.3
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL New London, CT 6.3
South Norwalk Elementary School Norwalk, CT 6.6
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Wilton, CT 6.2
OUR LADY OF MERCY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Madison, CT 6.2
ST MARY & ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Derby, CT 6.2

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 112 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 7.6:1. 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 CT?

Sacred Heart School ranks #94 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
112
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
New London County
Phone
(860) 445-0611

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