Very Good

#242 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 28% of private schools

Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

235 NEVIN ST, Lancaster, PA 17603

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#242 of 873

In Lancaster

#6 of 10

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About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Lancaster, PA. Sacred Heart School serves approximately 161 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.8 pts above PA schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 161 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.

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 34 public schools serving similar grades in Lancaster, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

This School

12.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

161

This School

458

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.7% vs 0%

Black 4.3% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Sacred Heart School Lancaster Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart School (this school)	—	161	10.7:1	7.2
Reynolds MS	0.1 mi	504	9.7:1	6.0
Fulton El Sch	0.4 mi	272	10.1:1	5.7
Wharton El Sch	0.5 mi	333	13.3:1	8.3
Carter and MacRae El Sch	0.8 mi	446	10.9:1	5.4
Wheatland MS	0.8 mi	448	9.5:1	5.3
Smith-Wade-El El Sch	0.9 mi	409	13.6:1	6.4
Ross El Sch	0.9 mi	264	13.2:1	7.3
Lafayette El Sch	1.0 mi	446	12.1:1	5.5
King El Sch	1.1 mi	403	10.3:1	5.4
Price El Sch	1.1 mi	356	9.9:1	5.3
La Academia Partnership CS	1.2 mi	200	9.5:1	4.2
Phoenix Academy	1.3 mi	290	13.8:1	3.8
Brecht Sch	1.4 mi	243	15.2:1	7.3
Hamilton El Sch	1.4 mi	335	11.2:1	5.6
Jackson MS	1.4 mi	484	9.5:1	4.5
Washington El Sch	1.5 mi	478	11.1:1	5.4
Wickersham El Sch	1.5 mi	397	13.2:1	5.8
Lincoln MS	1.8 mi	489	10:1	5.0
Burrowes El Sch	1.8 mi	318	12.7:1	6.2
Schaeffer Sch	1.9 mi	325	14.8:1	7.7

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Lancaster

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

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 34%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 161

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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 80.1%

Hispanic 13.7%

Black 4.3%

Asian 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

235 NEVIN ST, Lancaster, PA 17603

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wharton El Sch (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lancaster, see our Lancaster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Reynolds MS Lancaster	0.1 mi	504	6.0
NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Lancaster	0.4 mi	100	7.4
Fulton El Sch Lancaster	0.4 mi	272	5.7
Wharton El Sch Lancaster	0.5 mi	333	8.3
Carter and MacRae El Sch Lancaster	0.8 mi	446	5.4
Wheatland MS Lancaster	0.8 mi	448	5.3
Smith-Wade-El El Sch Lancaster	0.9 mi	409	6.4
WONDER ACADEMY Lancaster	0.8 mi	17	—
Lafayette El Sch Lancaster	1.0 mi	446	5.5
Ross El Sch Lancaster	0.9 mi	264	7.3
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Lancaster	0.9 mi	520	7.5
Price El Sch Lancaster	1.1 mi	356	5.3
King El Sch Lancaster	1.1 mi	403	5.4
Hamilton El Sch Lancaster	1.4 mi	335	5.6
Brecht Sch Lancaster	1.4 mi	243	7.3
WAY OF JESUS ACADEMY Lancaster	1.4 mi	86	7.9
La Academia Partnership CS Lancaster	1.2 mi	200	4.2
Phoenix Academy Lancaster	1.3 mi	290	3.8
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lancaster	1.2 mi	103	8.6
Jackson MS Lancaster	1.4 mi	484	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 17603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,156

Median Home Value

$244,500

Median Rent

$1,265/mo

Population

66,788

College Educated

36.7%

Homeownership

62.4%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Median Age

35.5

Similar Schools

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

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Greenock El Sch Mckeesport, PA	194	7.2
Jackson El Sch Johnstown, PA	209	7.2
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Ephrata, PA	137	7.2
Pleasantville Elementary School Pleasantville, PA	215	7.2
ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA	162	7.2
ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA	167	7.2

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 161 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart School rank in PA?

Sacred Heart School ranks #242 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 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

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Bike Score: 79 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 161
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Lancaster County
Phone: (717) 393-8433

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