Very Good
#242 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 28% of private schools
Sacred Heart School
Elementary School · Lancaster, PA
A private elementary school in Lancaster, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
235 NEVIN ST, Lancaster, PA 17603
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,156
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| New School MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Wharton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Carter and Macrae EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 446 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacred Heart School is listed in Lancaster, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in Lancaster, PA, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 17603)
- 66,788
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 17603; 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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