Very Good

#333 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 23% of private schools

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Elementary School

1603 N 12TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32503

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#333 of 1,462

In Pensacola

#8 of 24

public schools

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About Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Pensacola, FL. Sacred Heart Cathedral School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.6 pts above FL schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart Cathedral School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Cathedral School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Pensacola, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.7:1

This School

18.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

340

This School

448

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.4% vs 0%

Black 4.1% vs 0%

Asian 2.9% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Cathedral School Pensacola Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Cathedral School (this school)	—	340	9.7:1	7.2
N. B. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.2 mi	532	17.2:1	8.7
COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY	1.3 mi	260	52:1	5.4
O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	288	12.5:1	6.1
A. K. SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	538	19.2:1	7.8
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY FRANCHISE	1.5 mi	153	13.9:1	9.1
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	1.5 mi	35	—:1	2.8
HOSPITAL & HOMEBOUND	1.5 mi	25	—:1	—
ESCAMBIA SCH. DIST. JAIL PROG.	1.5 mi	9	—:1	—
ESCAMBIA JUVENILE DETENTION	2.0 mi	54	—:1	3.3
CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	598	22.1:1	7.7
C. A. WEIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	503	15.2:1	7.0
GLOBAL LEARNING ACADEMY	2.6 mi	487	15.7:1	4.8
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.0 mi	402	18.3:1	4.7
OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	483	15.6:1	3.3
MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	328	19.3:1	6.6
PACE PROGRAM	3.6 mi	51	8.5:1	6.5
REINHARDT HOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.7 mi	443	13.8:1	7.6
J. H. WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.8 mi	666	23:1	3.7
BROWN BARGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	4.2 mi	549	25:1	7.2
SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	804	22.3:1	6.4

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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 FL.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 340

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.4%

Hispanic 9.4%

Two or More 5.6%

Black 4.1%

Asian 2.9%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1603 N 12TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32503

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. N. B. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is A. K. SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF CHRIST CHURCH PARISH (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pensacola, see our Pensacola schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
N. B. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	0.2 mi	532	8.7
PENSACOLA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Pensacola	0.4 mi	47	4.6
EAST HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pensacola	0.4 mi	390	6.8
PENSACOLA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Pensacola	0.9 mi	44	5.4
O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	1.3 mi	288	6.1
EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF CHRIST CHURCH PARISH Pensacola	1.3 mi	332	7.6
COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY Pensacola	1.3 mi	260	5.4
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL Pensacola	1.2 mi	1,205	5.5
A. K. SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	1.4 mi	538	7.8
HOSPITAL & HOMEBOUND Pensacola	1.5 mi	25	—
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX Pensacola	1.5 mi	73	3.8
ESCAMBIA SCH. DIST. JAIL PROG. Pensacola	1.5 mi	9	—
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Pensacola	1.5 mi	35	2.8
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY FRANCHISE Pensacola	1.5 mi	153	9.1
TAP PK BABIES Pensacola	1.5 mi	7	—
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Pensacola	1.6 mi	320	6.4
EAST HILL ACADEMY Pensacola	1.8 mi	132	6.8
CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY Pensacola	1.7 mi	212	7.5
DIXON SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Pensacola	1.8 mi	266	5.8
BB C CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pensacola	1.9 mi	69	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,654

Median Home Value

$270,500

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Population

32,975

College Educated

41.4%

Homeownership

67.5%

Avg Commute

17.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

34.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Cathedral School

What grades does Sacred Heart Cathedral School serve?

Sacred Heart Cathedral School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Cathedral School?

Sacred Heart Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Cathedral School rank in FL?

Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks #333 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sacred Heart Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Cathedral School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 26 Some Transit
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 340
Gender Split: 56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Escambia County
Phone: (850) 436-6440

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