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#126 of 142 private schools in KS

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Elementary School · Ottawa, KS

A private elementary school in Ottawa, KS serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

426 S CEDAR ST, Ottawa, KS 66067

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Enrollment79
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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 KS

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sacred Heart Catholic 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottawa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,653

Median home value

$175,600

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.9%
Hispanic5.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Garfield ElemEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.0 mi342Compare →
Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–51.6 mi358Compare →
Sunflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–52.1 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is listed in Ottawa, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a private elementary school in Ottawa, KS, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 142 private schools in KS.

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 5th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in KS?

Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks #126 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
79
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
186 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 66067)
16,146
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.8
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 66067; 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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