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#417 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 48% of private schools

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Elementary School

325 EMERSON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

401

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

401

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#417 of 873

In Pittsburgh

#30 of 46

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About Sacred Heart Elementary School

Sacred Heart Elementary School is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. Sacred Heart Elementary School serves approximately 401 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Sacred Heart Elementary 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 Elementary School compares to 130 public schools serving similar grades in Pittsburgh, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

This School

12.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

401

This School

425

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.6% vs 0%

Black 11% vs 0%

Asian 6% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Elementary School Pittsburgh Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Elementary School (this school)	—	401	16.7:1	6.6
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5	0.5 mi	242	12.7:1	4.0
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5	0.7 mi	190	10.6:1	6.4
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5	0.8 mi	339	15.4:1	9.5
Pittsburgh Linden K-5	0.8 mi	106	7.1:1	3.4
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS	0.9 mi	343	14.3:1	3.0
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12	0.9 mi	737	13.4:1	6.0
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5	0.9 mi	434	15.5:1	7.1
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8	1.2 mi	185	12.3:1	4.0
Pittsburgh Westinghouse	1.2 mi	594	9.9:1	3.9
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5	1.5 mi	291	12.7:1	6.1
Pittsburgh Faison K-5	1.6 mi	528	11.2:1	6.2
Pittsburgh Online Academy	1.6 mi	104	52:1	5.5
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	1.6 mi	741	16.5:1	8.8
Catalyst Academy CS	1.7 mi	258	12.9:1	2.9
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5	1.8 mi	209	12.3:1	8.5
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8	1.9 mi	247	8.2:1	6.8
Environmental CS at Frick Park	2.0 mi	1,029	10.2:1	6.0
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12	2.0 mi	610	14.5:1	8.1
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	2.1 mi	315	10.2:1	3.8
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8	2.2 mi	162	9.5:1	6.4

Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Pittsburgh

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 PA.

Classroom Attention

C 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,404

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 41%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 401

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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 75.6%

Black 11.0%

Asian 6.0%

Two or More 4.5%

Hispanic 2.2%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

325 EMERSON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 (rated 9.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST EDMUND'S ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pittsburgh, see our Pittsburgh schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DEPAUL INSTITUTE Pittsburgh	0.1 mi	29	—
DE PAUL SCHOOL FOR HEARING & SPEECH Pittsburgh	0.1 mi	29	—
ELLIS SCHOOL Pittsburgh	0.3 mi	358	8.8
THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Pittsburgh	0.5 mi	36	6.0
WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY THE Pittsburgh	0.6 mi	86	7.5
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 Pittsburgh	0.5 mi	242	4.0
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Pittsburgh	0.8 mi	106	3.4
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	737	6.0
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Pittsburgh	0.7 mi	190	6.4
CARRIAGE HOUSE CHILDRENS CENTER Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	20	—
THE DAY SCHOOL AT CHILDRENS INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	187	7.4
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Pittsburgh	0.8 mi	339	9.5
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	434	7.1
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	343	3.0
ST BEDE SCHOOL Pittsburgh	0.9 mi	249	6.3
YESHIVA SCHOOLS Pittsburgh	1.2 mi	342	8.4
ST EDMUND'S ACADEMY Pittsburgh	1.3 mi	249	7.9
THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY Pittsburgh	1.3 mi	131	7.4
TOLATR ACADEMY Pittsburgh	1.4 mi	9	—
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Pittsburgh	1.2 mi	185	4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 15206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,906

Median Home Value

$288,300

Median Rent

$1,284/mo

Population

29,176

College Educated

58.9%

Homeownership

41.8%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

14%

Median Age

36.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Elementary School

What grades does Sacred Heart Elementary School serve?

Sacred Heart Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Elementary School?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Elementary School rank in PA?

Sacred Heart Elementary School ranks #417 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Sacred Heart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Elementary 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 Elementary School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 67 Good Transit
Bike Score: 90 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 401
Gender Split: 36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Allegheny County
Phone: (412) 441-1582

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