Very Good

#273 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 27% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

21601 38TH AVE, Bayside, NY 11361

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#273 of 992

In Bayside

#1 of 6

public schools

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Bayside, NY. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 176 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.1 pts above NY schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 176 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 9.1:1 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 14 public schools serving similar grades in Bayside, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

This School

13.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

176

This School

486

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

7.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 38.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 29.5% vs 0%

Black 12.5% vs 0%

Asian 11.4% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Bayside Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	176	9.1:1	7.0
PS 41 CROCHERON	0.2 mi	403	13:1	8.3
PS 31 BAYSIDE	0.7 mi	363	12.1:1	7.5
MS 158 MARIE CURIE	0.8 mi	783	12.6:1	8.4
PS 159	0.9 mi	542	13.9:1	7.2
PS 130	1.0 mi	377	13.5:1	7.9
PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS	1.1 mi	813	15.6:1	8.3
BELL ACADEMY	1.2 mi	360	13.3:1	8.9
PS 169 BAY TERRACE	1.2 mi	395	15.8:1	7.8
CIVIC SCHOOL OF BAYSIDE HILLS (THE)	1.2 mi	134	9.6:1	7.8
PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN	1.4 mi	481	13:1	6.7
JHS 74 NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE	1.6 mi	1,075	16.5:1	7.9
PS 46 ALLEY POND	1.6 mi	482	11:1	8.0
PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE)	1.8 mi	353	13.1:1	6.1
PS 205 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL	2.2 mi	236	13.9:1	7.9

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

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 74%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 176

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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)

White 38.1%

Hispanic 29.5%

Black 12.5%

Asian 11.4%

Two or More 5.7%

Pacific Islander 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

21601 38TH AVE, Bayside, NY 11361

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 41 CROCHERON (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 376 (rated 8.0/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bayside, see our Bayside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 41 CROCHERON Bayside	0.2 mi	403	8.3
LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF FLUSHING & BAYSIDE Bayside	0.3 mi	39	6.9
PS 31 BAYSIDE Bayside	0.7 mi	363	7.5
MS 158 MARIE CURIE Bayside	0.8 mi	783	8.4
PS 376 Flushing	0.9 mi	519	8.0
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Bayside	0.8 mi	3,010	8.2
CHABAD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES Bayside	0.9 mi	65	4.8
CHABAD OF NORTHEAST QUEENS HEBREW SCHOOL Bayside	0.9 mi	63	6.0
PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS Bayside	1.1 mi	813	8.3
PS 159 Bayside	0.9 mi	542	7.2
PS 98 DOUGLASTON SCHOOL (THE) Douglaston	0.9 mi	258	7.9
CIVIC SCHOOL OF BAYSIDE HILLS (THE) Bayside	1.2 mi	134	7.8
OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bayside	1.0 mi	273	6.2
PS 130 Bayside	1.0 mi	377	7.9
PS 169 BAY TERRACE Bayside	1.2 mi	395	7.8
BELL ACADEMY Bayside	1.2 mi	360	8.9
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL Bayside	1.2 mi	2,997	7.7
WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS GREEK-AMERICAN DAY SCHOOL Flushing	1.2 mi	425	4.8
PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN Bayside	1.4 mi	481	6.7
HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland Gardens	1.5 mi	55	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11361 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,391

Median Home Value

$900,700

Median Rent

$2,315/mo

Population

30,402

College Educated

48.1%

Homeownership

60.4%

Avg Commute

40.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

42.9

Similar Schools

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BRIDGES ACADEMY (THE) West Islip, NY	192	7.0
BROOKLYN ARTS AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	246	7.0
COLEBROOK SCHOOL Rochester, NY	147	7.0
GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scotia, NY	206	7.0
GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor, NY	208	7.0
MATER CHRISTI SCHOOL Albany, NY	156	7.0

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 176 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 9.1:1. 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 #273 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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: 36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 64 Good Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 176
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Queens County
Phone: (718) 631-4804

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