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#80 of 142 private schools in KS
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School · Colby, KS
A private elementary school in Colby, KS serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1150 W 6TH ST, Colby, KS 67701
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colby), 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
$72,188
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacred Heart School is listed in Colby, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Colby, KS, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #80 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 7.4:1. 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 #80 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Thomas County
- Phone
- (785) 460-2813
- Area population (ZIP 67701)
- 6,166
- Area average commute
- 10.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 67701; 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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