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#57 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 39% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

510 S SCHOOL ST, Ness City, KS 67560

Private

Enrollment

47

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#57 of 142

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Sacred Heart School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Ness City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Ness City Elem

8.7/10

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6.3/10

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Ness City, KS. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it comparesOn par with KS schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • KS avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

At 47 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 8.4:1 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

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How Sacred Heart School compares to the 2 public schools in Ness City, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
47
This School
vs
140
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83% vs 0%
Hispanic 17% vs 0%
Sacred Heart School Ness City Public Avg

All Schools in Ness City

School Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school) 6.7
Ness City Elem 8.7
Ness City High 6.3

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,290
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Enrollment 47
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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)

White 83.0%
Hispanic 17.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

510 S SCHOOL ST, Ness City, KS 67560

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Western Plains North Elem (rated 9.0/10, 13.4 miles away, in nearby Ransom), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ness City Elem (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Elem (rated 7.9/10, 38.2 miles away, in nearby Ellis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ness City, see our Ness City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

10 within 38.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Ness City Elem Ness City 0.4 mi 8.7
Ness City High Ness City 0.5 mi 6.3
Western Plains North Elem Ransom 13.4 mi 9.0
Western Plains High Ransom 13.4 mi 6.3
Western Plains South Elem/Jr High Bazine 11.3 mi 7.4
Hodgeman County Elementary Jetmore 25.1 mi 7.4
Hodgeman County High Jetmore 25.2 mi 6.8
Ellis Jr/Sr High Ellis 37.9 mi 6.5
Washington Elem Ellis 38.2 mi 7.9
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Ellis 38.8 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 67560 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,917

Median Home Value

$107,300

Median Rent

$708/mo

Population

1,394

College Educated

28.9%

Homeownership

79.9%

Avg Commute

13.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

44

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
THUNDER RIDGE ELEMENTARY Kensington, KS 6.8
Hamilton Elem Hamilton, KS 6.9
PRAIRIE MOON WALDORF SCHOOL Lawrence, KS 7.0
Flinthills Primary School Cassoday, KS 7.3
Greeley Elem Greeley, KS 7.3
Western Plains South Elem/Jr High Bazine, KS 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart School

What grades does Sacred Heart School serve?

Sacred Heart School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 8.4:1. 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 #57 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
47
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ness County

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