Below Average

#517 of 534 private schools in NJ

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

183 BAYVIEW AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

166

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

166

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#517 of 534

In Jersey City

#18 of 18

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 166 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares2.5 pts below NJ schools

4.0

This school 4.0 · Below Average
NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 166 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.

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How Sacred Heart School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

166

This School

586

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.0

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 94.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 3% vs 0%

Asian 2.4% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	166	18.7:1	4.0
Academy I	0.2 mi	450	15.5:1	8.0
Whitney M. Young Jr. School	0.2 mi	603	9.6:1	3.3
Gladys Nunery School	0.3 mi	285	13:1	4.2
Martin Center for the Arts	0.3 mi	434	11.1:1	3.8
James F. Murray School	0.4 mi	650	13:1	6.2
President Barack Obama Elementary School	0.5 mi	397	12:1	5.8
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School	0.6 mi	364	7.9:1	3.5
Empowerment Academy Charter School	0.6 mi	1,181	12.2:1	5.6
Chaplain Charles Watters School	0.6 mi	552	11.3:1	5.3
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School	0.7 mi	370	13.2:1	4.8
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School	0.8 mi	626	14.2:1	6.9
Jersey City Community Charter School	0.8 mi	571	18.4:1	6.8
Dr. Paul Rafalides School	0.8 mi	347	10.5:1	8.1
Infinity Institute	0.9 mi	288	11.1:1	8.1
Julia A. Barnes School	1.1 mi	309	9.4:1	8.5
Soaring Heights Charter School	1.1 mi	273	17.1:1	8.0
Joseph H. Brensinger School	1.1 mi	987	10.5:1	5.9
Learning Community Charter School	1.2 mi	630	13.4:1	6.3
Alexander D. Sullivan School	1.2 mi	647	13.2:1	6.7
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School	1.2 mi	629	8.6:1	7.3

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Jersey City

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 NJ.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 10%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 166

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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 NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 94.6%

Hispanic 3.0%

Asian 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

183 BAYVIEW AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Paul Rafalides School (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jersey City Community Charter School (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PHILLIPS GLOBAL INSTITUTE Jersey City	0.1 mi	10	—
Academy I Jersey City	0.2 mi	450	8.0
Whitney M. Young Jr. School Jersey City	0.2 mi	603	3.3
Henry Snyder High School Jersey City	0.2 mi	747	4.5
Innovation High School Jersey City	0.2 mi	286	5.3
Gladys Nunery School Jersey City	0.3 mi	285	4.2
Martin Center for the Arts Jersey City	0.3 mi	434	3.8
James F. Murray School Jersey City	0.4 mi	650	6.2
President Barack Obama Elementary School Jersey City	0.5 mi	397	5.8
Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City	0.6 mi	552	5.3
Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City	0.6 mi	1,181	5.6
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School Jersey City	0.6 mi	364	3.5
University Academy Charter High School Jersey City	0.6 mi	433	5.0
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Jersey City	0.8 mi	626	6.9
Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City	0.8 mi	347	8.1
Jersey City Community Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	571	6.8
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Jersey City	0.7 mi	370	4.8
TET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Jersey City	0.9 mi	17	—
Infinity Institute Jersey City	0.9 mi	288	8.1
Lincoln High School Jersey City	1.0 mi	877	3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07305 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,126

Median Home Value

$418,200

Median Rent

$1,610/mo

Population

71,643

College Educated

34.6%

Homeownership

42.6%

Avg Commute

38.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

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Central School Glen Ridge, NJ	136	4.0
Watchung Elementary School Middlesex, NJ	210	4.1
Elmer Elementary School Elmer, NJ	197	3.9
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School Salem, NJ	173	3.9
Stoy Elementary School Haddonfield, NJ	182	3.8
Aline Bingham Elementary School Runnemede, NJ	177	4.3

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 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 18.7:1. 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 NJ?

Sacred Heart School ranks #517 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 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: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 70 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 166
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hudson County
Phone: (201) 332-7111

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