Below Average
#121 of 142 private schools in KS
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School
21801 JOHNSON DR, Shawnee, KS 66218
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kansas private schools
#121 of 142
In Shawnee
#6 of 6
public schools
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Sacred Heart School
Elementary School in Shawnee · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Shawnee, KS. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 142 private schools in KS.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- KS avg 6.9
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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sacred Heart School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Shawnee, KS
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School (this school) | 4.9 |
| Clear Creek Elem | 8.8 |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | 7.1 |
| Riverview Elementary | 8.7 |
| Belmont Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Horizon Elementary | 9.1 |
| Mize Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Broken Arrow Elem | 7.5 |
| Ray Marsh Elem | 7.9 |
| Mill Creek Elem | 8.2 |
| Rhein Benninghoven Elem | 8.2 |
| Bluejacket-Flint | 7.7 |
| Trailridge Middle | 6.2 |
| Shawanoe Elem | 3.9 |
| Nieman Elem | 5.7 |
| Hocker Grove Middle | 5.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 KS.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
21801 JOHNSON DR, Shawnee, KS 66218
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Horizon Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mize Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Canyon Creek Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Lenexa), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shawnee, see our Shawnee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Elem Shawnee | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Mill Valley High School Shawnee | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School Shawnee | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Monticello Trails Middle School Shawnee | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Riverview Elementary Shawnee | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Belmont Elementary School Shawnee | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Horizon Elementary Shawnee | 2.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Edwardsville Elem Edwardsville | 2.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Mize Elementary School Shawnee | 3.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Bonner Springs Elementary Bonner Springs | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Mill Creek Middle School Lenexa | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Bonner Springs High Bonner Springs | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Robert E Clark Middle Bonner Springs | 3.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Lenexa Hills Elementary Lenexa | 4.5 mi | 8.7 |
| MIDLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY Shawnee | 4.1 mi | 8.2 |
| MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shawnee | 4.3 mi | 7.6 |
| MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shawnee | 4.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Manchester Park Elementary Lenexa | 5.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Canyon Creek Elementary Lenexa | 5.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Broken Arrow Elem Shawnee | 4.5 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 66218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,670
Median Home Value
$408,500
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Population
8,796
College Educated
57.7%
Homeownership
84.7%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Median Age
37.3
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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 Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart School rank in KS?
Sacred Heart School ranks #121 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (913) 422-5520
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