Very Good

#423 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 29% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

410 N M ST, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#423 of 1,462

In Lake Worth

#3 of 6

public schools

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Lake Worth, FL. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.4 pts above FL schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

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.

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How Sacred Heart School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Lake Worth, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

This School

16.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

212

This School

910

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 30.2% vs 0%

Black 29.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.3% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Lake Worth Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	212	14.1:1	7.0
NORTH GRADE K-8	0.4 mi	785	16.7:1	6.6
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	899	11.7:1	7.8
SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	614	14.3:1	7.4
LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY MIDDLE	1.4 mi	1,161	21.1:1	3.5
BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	1,147	17.9:1	6.2
SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS	2.8 mi	527	18.8:1	3.9
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CENTRAL PALM	4.7 mi	840	17.9:1	7.7
HIDDEN OAKS K-8	5.7 mi	879	17.9:1	7.5
INDIAN PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.7 mi	572	15.5:1	6.2
CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.9 mi	986	16.7:1	8.3
MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	7.0 mi	1,279	17.1:1	7.7
DISCOVERY KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	8.4 mi	1,058	17.3:1	7.4
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL	8.5 mi	1,242	17.5:1	6.2
PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	10.1 mi	745	14.6:1	9.4

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

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 73%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 212

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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 30.2%

Black 29.7%

Hispanic 27.8%

Two or More 9.0%

Asian 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

410 N M ST, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby West Palm Beach), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lake Worth, see our Lake Worth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NORTH GRADE K-8 Lake Worth	0.4 mi	785	6.6
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Worth	0.8 mi	899	7.8
SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Worth	1.0 mi	614	7.4
LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL Lake Worth	0.9 mi	2,612	4.3
LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY MIDDLE Lake Worth	1.4 mi	1,161	3.5
BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Worth	1.9 mi	1,147	6.2
SOUTH OLIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach	2.2 mi	479	5.3
FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL West Palm Beach	2.5 mi	2,108	6.1
NORTHERN PRIVATE SCHOOL Lake Worth	2.5 mi	30	5.8
PALM BEACH PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY Palm Springs	2.3 mi	642	3.6
LANTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lantana	2.6 mi	509	6.4
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Palm Beach Springs	2.4 mi	61	5.5
PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Lantana	2.6 mi	592	3.7
PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY Lantana	2.8 mi	467	5.1
ATLANTIS ACADEMY PALM BEACHES West Palm Beach	2.6 mi	178	7.1
G-STAR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS West Palm Beach	2.6 mi	693	7.1
LANTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL Lantana	2.8 mi	768	4.3
HIGH REACH LEARNING CENTER DBA SMALL WORLD Palm Springs	2.7 mi	10	—
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach	2.9 mi	537	7.0
SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS Lake Worth	2.8 mi	527	3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33460 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,702

Median Home Value

$333,200

Median Rent

$1,411/mo

Population

36,934

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

44.6%

Avg Commute

27.7 min

Poverty Rate

20.4%

Median Age

36.6

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HOCHBERG PREPARATORY SCHOOL Hallandale, FL	200	7.0
NORTH GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami Gardens, FL	220	7.0
PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ponce De Leon, FL	286	7.0
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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 212 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 14.1:1. 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 FL?

Sacred Heart School ranks #423 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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: 89 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 83 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 212
Gender Split: 26% M / 74% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Palm Beach County
Phone: (561) 582-2242

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