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#517 of 873 private schools in PA
Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Elementary School · Lewistown, PA
A private elementary school in Lewistown, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
110 N DORCAS ST, Lewistown, PA 17044
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,253
Median home value
$126,000
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17044; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–5 | 0.6 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Lewistown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| East Derry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 4.4 mi | 279 | 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 of Jesus School is listed in Lewistown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Sacred Heart of Jesus School is a private elementary school in Lewistown, PA, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart of Jesus School
What grades does Sacred Heart of Jesus School serve?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart of Jesus School?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart of Jesus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart of Jesus School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart of Jesus School rank in PA?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School ranks #517 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Sacred Heart of Jesus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 of Jesus School a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart of Jesus 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 of Jesus School a religious school?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mifflin County
- Phone
- (171) 724-8535
- Area population (ZIP 17044)
- 20,526
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 17044; 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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