Below Average
#43 of 45 private schools in DC
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School · Washington, DC
A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1625 PARK RD NW, Washington, DC 20010
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 DC.
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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 DC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,260
Median home value
$868,400
Median rent
$1,815/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Mysa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Tubman ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia HeightsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sacred Heart School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 45 private schools in DC.
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 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 14.4:1. 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 DC?
Sacred Heart School ranks #43 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 265-4828
- Area population (ZIP 20010)
- 31,591
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 20010; 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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