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#99 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 35% of private schools
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Elementary School · Knoxville, TN
A private elementary school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
711 S NORTHSHORE DR, Knoxville, TN 37919
- 12.1:1 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 TN.
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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 TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,863
Median home value
$453,000
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37919; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Knox Adaptive Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Pride & Joy Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Rocky Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 725 | 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.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart Cathedral School
What grades does Sacred Heart Cathedral School serve?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart Cathedral School rank in TN?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks #99 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Sacred Heart Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Cathedral School a religious school?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 588-0415
- Area population (ZIP 37919)
- 31,401
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 37919; 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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