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#125 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 39% of private schools
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School
308 ELM AVE W, Waseca, MN 56093
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#125 of 319
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About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Waseca, MN. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 101 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.
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 the 8 public schools in Waseca, MN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Waseca
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School (this school) | 6.7 |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | 5.1 |
| Waseca Early Childhood | 3.6 |
| HARTLEY ELEMENTARY | 4.2 |
| Waseca Senior High | 5.0 |
| WASECA JUNIOR HIGH | 3.1 |
| WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC | — |
| TEAM ACADEMY | 4.3 |
| WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 5.3 |
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 MN.
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 MN
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
308 ELM AVE W, Waseca, MN 56093
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON EL.EM. (rated 7.6/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Janesville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WATERVILLE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Waterville), with a very similar rating. Additionally, WILSON ELEMENTARY (rated 6.0/10, 13.4 miles away, in nearby Owatonna), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Waseca, see our Waseca schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SWMetro Waseca Shakopee | 0.5 mi | — |
| SWMetro Waseca-Transitions Shakopee | 0.5 mi | — |
| Waseca Area Learning Center Waseca | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Waseca Early Childhood Waseca | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| HARTLEY ELEMENTARY Waseca | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Waseca Senior High Waseca | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| WASECA JUNIOR HIGH Waseca | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC Waseca | 1.2 mi | — |
| TEAM ACADEMY Waseca | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Waseca | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| WATERVILLE ELEMENTARY Waterville | 10.0 mi | 7.0 |
| WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. Waterville | 10.0 mi | 7.1 |
| MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY Morristown | 10.7 mi | 7.9 |
| WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN JR. Morristown | 10.7 mi | 6.1 |
| NRHEG SECONDARY New Richland | 12.9 mi | 5.3 |
| JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON EL.EM. Janesville | 10.1 mi | 7.6 |
| JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON SEC Janesville | 10.1 mi | 7.1 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Janesville | 10.1 mi | 5.4 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Morristown | 13.8 mi | — |
| WILSON ELEMENTARY Owatonna | 13.4 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56093 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,210
Median Home Value
$214,800
Median Rent
$829/mo
Population
12,742
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
39.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARY Madison, MN | 6.7 |
| New Code Academy Elementary Bloomington, MN | 6.7 |
| ST BERNARD'S SCHOOL Thief River Falls, MN | 6.7 |
| Bdote Learning Center Minneapolis, MN | 6.8 |
| CARLOS ELEMENTARY Carlos, MN | 6.8 |
| CENTRAL EDUCATION CAMPUS New Prague, MN | 6.8 |
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 4th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 10.5:1. 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 MN?
Sacred Heart School ranks #125 of 319 private schools in MN.
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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Phone
- (507) 835-2780
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