Very Good
#82 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 37% of private schools
Sacred Heart Model School
Elementary School
3107 LEXINGTON RD, Louisville, KY 40206
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#82 of 218
In Louisville
#26 of 62
public schools
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Sacred Heart Model School
Elementary School in Louisville · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sacred Heart Model School
Sacred Heart Model School is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. Sacred Heart Model School serves approximately 377 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Model School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart Model School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sacred Heart Model 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 Model School compares to 137 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Model School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Field Elementary | 6.9 |
| St Joseph Children's Home | — |
| Chenoweth Elementary | 4.8 |
| Barret Traditional Middle | 7.6 |
| St Matthews Elementary | 4.9 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind | 5.3 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.4 |
| Highland Middle | 5.3 |
| Bloom Elementary | 7.7 |
| Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary | 3.9 |
| Boys & Girls Haven | — |
| Jefferson County Traditional Middle | 5.4 |
| The Brook-Dupont | — |
| Brooklawn | — |
| Peace Academy | 5.9 |
| Dunn Elementary | 6.0 |
| Home of the Innocents Discovery | — |
| Home of the Innocents School | — |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High | 5.3 |
| Goldsmith Elementary | 5.8 |
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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 KY.
Data Unavailable
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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 KY
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
3107 LEXINGTON RD, Louisville, KY 40206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart Model School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE DE PAUL SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Field Elementary Louisville | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Louisville | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE Louisville | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| HIGHLANDS LATIN SCHOOL Louisville | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| St Joseph Children's Home Louisville | 0.8 mi | — |
| Chenoweth Elementary Louisville | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| IMMACULATA CLASSICAL ACADEMY Louisville | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Barret Traditional Middle Louisville | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| KENESETH ISRAEL PRESCHOOL Louisville | 1.8 mi | — |
| TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Louisville | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| HOLY TRINITY PARISH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| LOUISVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Louisville | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Louisville | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Hawthorne Elementary Louisville | 2.2 mi | 8.4 |
| HARVEY BROWNE PRESCHOOL Louisville | 1.7 mi | — |
| ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL Louisville | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Louisville | 2.3 mi | 6.1 |
| THE DE PAUL SCHOOL Louisville | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Louisville | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,543
Median Home Value
$276,100
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
Population
20,345
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
38.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bell Central School Center Pineville, KY | 7.0 |
| Black Mountain Elementary School Evarts, KY | 7.0 |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center Lawrenceburg, KY | 7.0 |
| Garden Springs Elementary School Lexington, KY | 7.0 |
| Harlan Elementary School Harlan, KY | 7.0 |
| Lyon County Elementary School Eddyville, KY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart Model School
What grades does Sacred Heart Model School serve?
Sacred Heart Model School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Model School?
Sacred Heart Model School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Model School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Model School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart Model School rank in KY?
Sacred Heart Model School ranks #82 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Sacred Heart Model School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart Model School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Model School a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart Model 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 Model School a religious school?
Sacred Heart Model School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 896-3931
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