Excellent
#3 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 2% of private schools
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Elementary School · Farmington, NM
A private elementary school in Farmington, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
404 N ALLEN AVE, Farmington, NM 87401
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 NM.
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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 NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,443/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,358
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Preschool Academy WestEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK | 0.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Apache ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 421 | Compare → |
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 Heart Catholic School is listed in Farmington, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a private elementary school in Farmington, NM, serving approximately 121 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart Catholic School
What grades does Sacred Heart Catholic School serve?
Sacred Heart Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in NM?
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks #3 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Juan County
- Phone
- (150) 532-5715
- Area population (ZIP 87401)
- 45,020
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87401; 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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