Very Good
#333 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 23% of private schools
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Elementary School · Pensacola, FL
A private elementary school in Pensacola, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1603 N 12TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32503
- 9.7:1 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 FL.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart Cathedral School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,654
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. B. Cook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| East Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Coastal Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Episcopal Day School of Christ Church ParishPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 332 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is listed in Pensacola, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Pensacola, FL, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 32503)
- 32,975
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 32503; 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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