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#653 of 1,462 private schools in FL

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Elementary School

1003 TURNBULL ST, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Private

Enrollment

204

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

6.5/10

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

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Chisholm Elementary School

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About Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a private elementary school in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Sacred Heart Catholic School serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
204
This School
vs
444
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.3% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
Sacred Heart Catholic School New Smyrna Beach Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Sacred Heart Catholic School (this school) 6.5
CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.9
READ-PATTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.8
NEW SMYRNA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.0
CORONADO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9.2
SAMSULA ACADEMY 7.5

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 204
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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 82.8%
Hispanic 9.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Black 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1003 TURNBULL ST, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CORONADO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 4.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Port Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Smyrna Beach, see our New Smyrna Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Smyrna Beach 0.7 mi 8.9
BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Smyrna Beach 1.1 mi —
UPWARD TREND ACADEMY New Smyrna 1.3 mi —
READ-PATTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Smyrna Beach 2.2 mi 6.8
NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL New Smyrna Beach 2.6 mi 5.2
NEW SMYRNA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL New Smyrna Beach 2.6 mi 6.0
LITTLE EXPLORERS MONTESSORI Edgewater 3.1 mi —
DISCOVERY DAYS INSTITUTE OF LEARNING Edgewater 3.5 mi 7.5
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL Edgewater 4.2 mi 8.7
CORONADO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Smyrna Beach 4.3 mi 9.2
SPRUCE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Orange 6.2 mi 8.1
MOUNT CALVARY ACADEMY Daytona Beach 6.2 mi 5.4
CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Orange 6.3 mi 8.4
INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Edgewater 7.0 mi 8.3
SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Port Orange 6.8 mi 6.0
CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Orange 6.7 mi 7.3
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Orange 7.2 mi 8.9
SPACE COAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Smyrna Beach 7.1 mi —
PORT ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Orange 7.8 mi 7.0
SAMSULA ACADEMY New Smyrna Beach 7.1 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32168 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,967

Median Home Value

$310,200

Median Rent

$1,608/mo

Population

30,688

College Educated

31.1%

Homeownership

76.6%

Avg Commute

27.4 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

54.9

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COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clearwater, FL 6.5
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LEARNING LODGE ACADEMY New Port Richey, FL 6.5
SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Sarasota, FL 6.5
ST AGATHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Miami, FL 6.5
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYS San Antonio, FL 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Catholic School

What grades does Sacred Heart Catholic School serve?

Sacred Heart Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in FL?

Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks #653 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
204
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Volusia County
Phone
(386) 428-4732

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