Very Good
#17 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 11% of private schools
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School
102 COTTONWOOD ST, Emporia, KS 66801
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kansas private schools
#17 of 142
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Sacred Heart School
Elementary School in Emporia · grades Kindergarten – 5th. 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 Emporia, KS. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 142 private schools in KS.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- KS avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Sacred Heart 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.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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 6 public schools serving similar grades in Emporia, KS
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Logan Ave Elem | 4.3 |
| W A White Elem | 5.3 |
| Riverside Elementary | 4.2 |
| Walnut Elem | 6.8 |
| Village Elem | 6.5 |
| Timmerman Elementary | 8.1 |
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
102 COTTONWOOD ST, Emporia, KS 66801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Madison Elem (rated 8.8/10, 18.9 miles away, in nearby Madison), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lebo Elem (rated 8.2/10, 17.1 miles away, in nearby Lebo), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Timmerman Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 3.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Emporia, see our Emporia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Ave Elem Emporia | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| W A White Elem Emporia | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Riverside Elementary Emporia | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Walnut Elem Emporia | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Village Elem Emporia | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Emporia High Emporia | 3.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Emporia Middle School Emporia | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Timmerman Elementary Emporia | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Olpe Jr./Sr. High School Olpe | 9.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Olpe Elementary Olpe | 9.4 mi | 8.0 |
| NLC Elementary School Americus | 9.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Neosho Rapids Elementary Neosho Rapids | 10.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Hartford Jr./Sr. High School Hartford | 13.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Northern Heights Allen | 18.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Madison Elem Madison | 18.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Madison High Madison | 19.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Lebo Elem Lebo | 17.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Lebo High Lebo | 17.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Chase County Elementary School Strong City | 19.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Chase County Junior Senior High School Cottonwood Falls | 20.2 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 66801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,771
Median Home Value
$144,200
Median Rent
$799/mo
Population
27,348
College Educated
27.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
13.5 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
32.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Flinthills Intermediate School Rosalia, KS | 7.7 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Independence, KS | 7.7 |
| HONEYTREE AND BRANCHES ACADEMY Wichita, KS | 7.9 |
| Argonia Elem Argonia, KS | 7.6 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Leavenworth, KS | 7.6 |
| Altoona-Midway Elementary Altoona, KS | 7.5 |
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 5th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 6.7:1. 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 #17 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 155 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Phone
- (620) 343-7394
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