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#156 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 39% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

111 N 8TH ST, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Private

Enrollment

73

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#156 of 399

In Poplar Bluff

#2 of 3

public schools

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Sacred Heart School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Poplar Bluff · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Poplar Bluff Jr. High

3.7/10

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6.9/10

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 73 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.3 pts above MO schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 73 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 7.3:1 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 10 public schools serving similar grades in Poplar Bluff, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
This School
vs
11.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
73
This School
vs
299
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 11% vs 0%
Asian 1.4% vs 0%
Sacred Heart School Poplar Bluff Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school) 6.7
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.7
EUGENE FIELD ELEM. 4.1
SHADY GROVE SCHOOL 4.0
O'NEAL ELEM. 5.0
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. 4.9
POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C 3.5
OAK GROVE ELEM. 5.1
LAKE ROAD ELEM. 4.5
SIERRA-OSAGE TREATMENT CTR.
W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. 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 MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,058.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 41%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 73
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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 MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 75.3%
Hispanic 11.0%
Pacific Islander 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

111 N 8TH ST, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEELYVILLE ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 14.8 miles away, in nearby Neelyville), which scores notably higher. Another option is QULIN ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 14.0 miles away, in nearby Qulin), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Poplar Bluff, see our Poplar Bluff schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.8 mi
School Distance Rating
POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH Poplar Bluff 0.5 mi 3.7
FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL Poplar Bluff 0.6 mi 6.9
EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Poplar Bluff 1.1 mi 4.1
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL Poplar Bluff 1.0 mi 5.7
SHADY GROVE SCHOOL Poplar Bluff 1.9 mi 4.0
O'NEAL ELEM. Poplar Bluff 2.0 mi 5.0
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. Poplar Bluff 2.3 mi 4.9
POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C Poplar Bluff 2.4 mi 3.5
WESTWOOD BAPTIST ACADEMY Poplar Bluff 3.7 mi 4.8
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH Poplar Bluff 3.7 mi 3.7
OAK GROVE ELEM. Poplar Bluff 3.7 mi 5.1
LAKE ROAD ELEM. Poplar Bluff 4.0 mi 4.5
SIERRA-OSAGE TREATMENT CTR. Poplar Bluff 9.2 mi
W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. Poplar Bluff 9.4 mi 6.3
HILLVIEW ELEM. Harviell 9.9 mi 6.7
TWIN RIVERS HIGH Broseley 10.3 mi 6.8
FISK ELEMENTARY Fisk 10.6 mi 6.6
QULIN ELEMENTARY Qulin 14.0 mi 7.0
NEELYVILLE HIGH Neelyville 14.8 mi 7.1
NEELYVILLE ELEM. Neelyville 14.8 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,979

Median Home Value

$143,200

Median Rent

$785/mo

Population

34,920

College Educated

16.4%

Homeownership

62.4%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

37.9

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
HUME ELEM. Hume, MO 6.7
Holliday C-2 School District Holliday, MO 6.7
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF ARTS Kansas City, MO 6.7
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waynesville, MO 6.7
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Villa Ridge, MO 6.8
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Marthasville, MO 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 6th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 7.3:1. 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 MO?

Sacred Heart School ranks #156 of 399 private schools in MO.

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
76 Very Walkable
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
73
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
147 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Butler County

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