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#514 of 883 private schools in TX

Mount Sacred Heart School

Elementary School

619 MOUNT SACRED HEART RD, San Antonio, TX 78216

Private

Enrollment

151

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#514 of 883

In San Antonio

#34 of 53

public schools

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Mount Sacred Heart School

6.1/10

Elementary School in San Antonio · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mount Sacred Heart School

Mount Sacred Heart School is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX. Mount Sacred Heart School serves approximately 151 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it comparesOn par with TX schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 151 students, Mount 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.

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Mount Sacred Heart School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mount 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mount Sacred Heart School compares to 469 public schools serving similar grades in San Antonio, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
151
This School
vs
536
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 76.2% vs 0%
White 17.2% vs 0%
Black 2.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
Mount Sacred Heart School San Antonio Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Mount Sacred Heart School (this school) 6.1
NIMITZ MIDDLE 6.0
ALTER MIDDLE 6.4
RIDGEVIEW EL 7.3
SOMERSET ACADEMY LONE STAR 6.2
JACKSON-KELLER EL 5.7
OLMOS EL 8.7
CASTLE HILLS EL 8.6
BASIS SAN ANTONIO- PRI NORTH CENTRAL CAMPUS 7.2
LEGACY TRADITIONAL- BASSE SECONDARY 4.3
LEGACY TRADITIONAL - BASSE PRI 2.2
PRE-K ACADEMY AT WEST AVENUE 5.0
NEAL EL 5.1
JACKSON MIDDLE 5.5
HARMONY HILLS EL 5.3
COLONIAL HILLS EL 4.3
SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE 2.5
HOWARD EL 6.2
EISENHOWER MIDDLE 3.6
WILSON EL 5.5
ARNOLD EL 3.8

Showing 20 of 469 schools. View all schools in San Antonio

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 TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 151
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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 TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 76.2%
White 17.2%
Black 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

619 MOUNT SACRED HEART RD, San Antonio, TX 78216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Sacred Heart School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OLMOS EL (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CASTLE HILLS EL (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIDGEVIEW EL (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Antonio 0.4 mi 6.2
NIMITZ MIDDLE San Antonio 0.5 mi 6.0
ALTER H S San Antonio 0.6 mi 5.3
ALTER MIDDLE San Antonio 0.6 mi 6.4
RIDGEVIEW EL San Antonio 0.7 mi 7.3
SOMERSET ACADEMY LONE STAR San Antonio 0.9 mi 6.2
LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE H S San Antonio 0.8 mi 5.2
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AMERICA San Antonio 0.8 mi 9.3
JACKSON-KELLER EL San Antonio 1.0 mi 5.7
OLMOS EL San Antonio 1.1 mi 8.7
CASTLE HILLS EL San Antonio 1.4 mi 8.6
BASIS SAN ANTONIO- PRI NORTH CENTRAL CAMPUS San Antonio 1.5 mi 7.2
LEGACY TRADITIONAL - BASSE PRI San Antonio 1.5 mi 2.2
LEGACY TRADITIONAL- BASSE SECONDARY San Antonio 1.5 mi 4.3
PRE-K ACADEMY AT WEST AVENUE San Antonio 1.6 mi 5.0
NEAL EL San Antonio 1.8 mi 5.1
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Antonio 2.1 mi 4.8
STEPPING STONES ACADEMY Boerne 2.0 mi
HARMONY HILLS EL San Antonio 2.1 mi 5.3
ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL San Antonio 2.0 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,488

Median Home Value

$281,700

Median Rent

$1,211/mo

Population

42,044

College Educated

34.4%

Homeownership

34.1%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

35.8

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ST IGNATIUS MARTYR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin, TX 6.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Sacred Heart School

What grades does Mount Sacred Heart School serve?

Mount Sacred Heart School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mount Sacred Heart School?

Mount Sacred Heart School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Sacred Heart School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Sacred Heart School rank in TX?

Mount Sacred Heart School ranks #514 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Mount Sacred Heart School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Sacred Heart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Sacred Heart School a private school?

Yes, Mount 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 Mount Sacred Heart School a religious school?

Mount Sacred Heart School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
151
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County

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