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#129 of 157 private schools in IA

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Elementary School

806 EDDY ST, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

125

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

125

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About Sacred Heart Elementary School

Sacred Heart Elementary School is a private elementary school in Maquoketa, IA. Sacred Heart Elementary School serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 157 private schools in IA.

How it compares1.3 pts below IA schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
IA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 125 students, Sacred Heart Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Sacred Heart Elementary 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 Elementary School compares to the 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

This School

13.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

125

This School

320

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.8% vs 0%

Black 1.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Elementary School Maquoketa Public Avg

All Schools in Maquoketa

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Elementary School (this school)	—	125	15.6:1	5.2
Briggs Elementary School	0.4 mi	190	11.2:1	3.2
Maquoketa Community High School	0.5 mi	495	14.6:1	4.8
Maquoketa Middle School	0.6 mi	329	13.2:1	5.0
Cardinal Elementary School	1.3 mi	266	13.3:1	6.9

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 IA.

Classroom Attention

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,400

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 6%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 125

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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 IA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.8%

Black 1.6%

Hispanic 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

806 EDDY ST, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Andrew Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Andrew), which scores notably higher. Another option is Midland Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Oxford Junction), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ekstrand Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 17.5 miles away, in nearby De Witt), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Maquoketa, see our Maquoketa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 16.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Maquoketa Community High School Maquoketa	0.5 mi	495	4.8
Briggs Elementary School Maquoketa	0.4 mi	190	3.2
Maquoketa Middle School Maquoketa	0.6 mi	329	5.0
Cardinal Elementary School Maquoketa	1.3 mi	266	6.9
Delwood Elementary School Delmar	5.6 mi	161	7.4
Andrew Elementary School Andrew	7.4 mi	147	9.1
Calamus-Wheatland Elem Attendance Center Calamus	17.5 mi	218	6.4
Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt	17.5 mi	479	8.0
Easton Valley Junior High / High School Preston	14.2 mi	211	5.0
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL De Witt	18.4 mi	150	6.0
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center Wheatland	17.9 mi	205	7.7
Central DeWitt Intermediate School Dewitt	18.3 mi	323	8.6
Central DeWitt Middle School De Witt	18.3 mi	232	7.5
Central DeWitt High School De Witt	18.4 mi	543	5.8
Midland Elementary Oxford Junction	15.3 mi	198	8.3
Bellevue High School Bellevue	17.6 mi	364	6.7
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PK-12 Bellevue	18.3 mi	215	6.9
Bellevue Elementary School Bellevue	18.4 mi	426	7.4
Northeast Elementary School Goose Lake	16.7 mi	391	7.1
Northeast Middle-High School Goose Lake	16.9 mi	478	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 52060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,528

Median Home Value

$148,700

Median Rent

$746/mo

Population

8,139

College Educated

16.6%

Homeownership

74.1%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

42.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Elementary School

What grades does Sacred Heart Elementary School serve?

Sacred Heart Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Elementary School?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Elementary School rank in IA?

Sacred Heart Elementary School ranks #129 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Sacred Heart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Elementary 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 Elementary School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 125
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Distant Town
County: Jackson County
Phone: (563) 652-3743

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