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#690 of 992 private schools in NY

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

95 W 168TH ST, Bronx, NY 10452

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

407

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

407

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#690 of 992

In Bronx

#37 of 53

public schools

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

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 341 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

407

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 81.3% vs 0%

Black 17.4% vs 0%

White 0.7% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Bronx Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	407	18.5:1	5.7
PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE	0.1 mi	421	12:1	5.7
HIGHBRIDGE GREEN SCHOOL (THE)	0.2 mi	387	9.4:1	6.9
BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.2 mi	578	—:1	8.1
PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR	0.3 mi	479	9.4:1	5.8
PS 114 LUIS LLORENS TORRES SCHOOL	0.3 mi	465	11.1:1	4.6
PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL	0.3 mi	836	11.1:1	5.7
FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.3 mi	408	22.7:1	3.0
PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	415	11.2:1	5.0
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - BRONX MOUNT EDEN	0.4 mi	467	—:1	4.0
PS 73 BRONX	0.4 mi	320	13.9:1	4.1
NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	682	12.4:1	6.3
LUCERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	284	11.4:1	7.6
WALTON AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	345	10.8:1	6.9
MOUNT EDEN CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	0.5 mi	420	13.5:1	7.7
COMPREHENSIVE MODEL SCHOOL PROJECT MS 327	0.5 mi	678	12.1:1	5.9
FAMILY SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	407	10.2:1	7.8
SHERIDAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LEADERS	0.6 mi	436	14.1:1	6.0
PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL	0.6 mi	90	8.2:1	3.4
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE	0.7 mi	402	10.1:1	5.9
PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE)	0.7 mi	590	6.9:1	3.6

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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 NY.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,476

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 31%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 407

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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 NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 81.3%

Black 17.4%

White 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

95 W 168TH ST, Bronx, NY 10452

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOUNT EDEN CHILDREN'S ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE Bronx	0.1 mi	421	5.7
HIGHBRIDGE GREEN SCHOOL (THE) Bronx	0.2 mi	387	6.9
PS 114 LUIS LLORENS TORRES SCHOOL Bronx	0.3 mi	465	4.6
BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.2 mi	578	8.1
PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR Bronx	0.3 mi	479	5.8
PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL Bronx	0.3 mi	836	5.7
FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.3 mi	408	3.0
PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE) Bronx	0.4 mi	415	5.0
PS 73 BRONX Bronx	0.4 mi	320	4.1
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - BRONX MOUNT EDEN Bronx	0.4 mi	467	4.0
AECI II: NYC CHARTER HS Bronx	0.4 mi	460	3.2
NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.4 mi	682	6.3
ALL HALLOWS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.6 mi	415	7.2
WALTON AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) Bronx	0.5 mi	345	6.9
LUCERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	284	7.6
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	167	6.3
COMPREHENSIVE MODEL SCHOOL PROJECT MS 327 Bronx	0.5 mi	678	5.9
MOUNT EDEN CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Bronx	0.5 mi	420	7.7
FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) Bronx	0.6 mi	407	7.8
SHERIDAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LEADERS Bronx	0.6 mi	436	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10452 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$37,854

Median Home Value

$263,000

Median Rent

$1,367/mo

Population

76,745

College Educated

14.3%

Homeownership

3.3%

Avg Commute

44.1 min

Poverty Rate

35.6%

Median Age

33.7

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BNOS MALKA ACADEMY Forest Hills, NY	376	5.7
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 5 Bronx, NY	268	5.7
BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL Hicksville, NY	308	5.7
CARLYLE C RING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY	390	5.7
CLINTON V BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY	262	5.7
DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY Rochester, NY	311	5.7

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 407 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 18.5:1. 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 NY?

Sacred Heart School ranks #690 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 74 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 407
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Phone: (718) 293-4288

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