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#337 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 34% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

308 SPRING AVE, Troy, NY 12180

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#337 of 992

In Troy

#2 of 5

public schools

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Troy, NY. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.9 pts above NY schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 74 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 5.2:1 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 Troy, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.2:1

This School

10.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

422

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.5% vs 0%

Black 9.5% vs 0%

Asian 4.1% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Troy Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	74	5.2:1	6.8
CARROLL HILL SCHOOL	1.0 mi	321	7.5:1	4.9
PS 14	1.3 mi	457	10.6:1	7.1
TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	761	9.1:1	6.1
NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL	1.6 mi	31	7.8:1	7.5
PS 16	1.8 mi	242	8.3:1	7.4
KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.8 mi	742	17.7:1	4.5
PS 18	2.1 mi	297	8.5:1	5.6
PS 2	2.6 mi	272	8.5:1	5.7
BELL TOP SCHOOL	3.0 mi	309	11.9:1	7.9
KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.9 mi	443	8.2:1	3.5
RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	447	10.2:1	3.7
TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.6 mi	489	15.3:1	4.7
TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.7 mi	501	9.1:1	3.7
TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL	5.7 mi	593	10.8:1	5.3

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 NY.

Classroom Attention

A 8.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 74

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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 86.5%

Black 9.5%

Asian 4.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

308 SPRING AVE, Troy, NY 12180

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BELL TOP SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 16 (rated 7.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Troy, see our Troy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL Troy	0.3 mi	365	7.8
SUSAN ODELL TAYLOR SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Troy	0.6 mi	62	5.9
GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL Wynantskill	1.1 mi	311	5.9
ST JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Wynantskill	1.1 mi	67	5.6
CARROLL HILL SCHOOL Troy	1.0 mi	321	4.9
PS 14 Troy	1.3 mi	457	7.1
TROY HIGH SCHOOL Troy	1.3 mi	1,190	7.5
TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL Troy	1.5 mi	761	6.1
LA SALLE INSTITUTE Troy	1.4 mi	428	5.8
NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL Troy	1.6 mi	31	7.5
PS 18 Troy	2.1 mi	297	5.6
PS 16 Troy	1.8 mi	242	7.4
KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Troy	1.8 mi	742	4.5
PS 2 Troy	2.6 mi	272	5.7
BELL TOP SCHOOL Troy	3.0 mi	309	7.9
HEATLY SCHOOL Green Island	2.9 mi	250	5.2
VANDERHEYDEN HALL Wynantskill	2.7 mi	81	7.5
ROBERT C PARKER SCHOOL North Greenbush	3.8 mi	99	6.7
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watervliet	3.2 mi	662	4.0
KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Troy	3.9 mi	443	3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 12180 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,767

Median Home Value

$233,000

Median Rent

$1,188/mo

Population

54,071

College Educated

40.1%

Homeownership

47.5%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

34.6

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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 74 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 5.2:1. 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 #337 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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: 37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 74
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Rensselaer County
Phone: (518) 274-3655

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