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#376 of 388 private schools in MA

Sacred Hearts School

Elementary School · Bradford, MA

A private elementary school in Bradford, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

31 S CHESTNUT ST, Bradford, MA 18357

  • 15.9:1 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 MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
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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Enrollment384
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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 MA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

43.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.1%
Hispanic7.3%
Black4.4%
Asian2.6%
Two or More2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caleb Dustin Hunking SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–80.8 mi1,064Compare →
Bradford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–40.9 mi465Compare →
Golden HillEnrollment path unverified7.3K–41.0 mi476Compare →
MoodyEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–K1.1 mi153Compare →

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 Hearts School is listed in Bradford, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sacred Hearts School

Sacred Hearts School is a private elementary school in Bradford, MA, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sacred Hearts School

What grades does Sacred Hearts School serve?

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

How many students attend Sacred Hearts School?

Sacred Hearts School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Hearts School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Hearts School rank in MA?

Sacred Hearts School ranks #376 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Sacred Hearts School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Hearts School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sacred Hearts School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Hearts 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 Hearts School a religious school?

Sacred Hearts School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
384
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Area population (ZIP 18357)
80
Area median age
74
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 18357; 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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