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#121 of 142 private schools in KS

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School · Shawnee, KS

A private elementary school in Shawnee, KS serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

21801 JOHNSON DR, Shawnee, KS 66218

  • 12.7:1 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-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,209.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment399
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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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The neighborhood

Where Sacred Heart School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,050/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawnee), 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

$147,670

Median home value

$408,500

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

57.7%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White97.0%
Black1.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Creek ElemEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–50.4 mi503Compare →
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–50.6 mi455Compare →
Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.2 mi457Compare →
Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.5 mi369Compare →

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 School is listed in Shawnee, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Shawnee, KS, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 142 private schools in KS.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 66218)
8,796
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
37.3
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 66218; 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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