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#333 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 38% of private schools

Sacred Heart Parish School

Elementary School

401 W LEONA ST, Uvalde, TX 78801

Private

Enrollment

43

Student-Teacher

4.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#333 of 883

In Uvalde

#2 of 2

public schools

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Sacred Heart Parish School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Uvalde · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Sacred Heart Parish School

Sacred Heart Parish School is a private elementary school in Uvalde, TX. Sacred Heart Parish School serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.5 pts above TX schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 43 students, Sacred Heart Parish 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 4.8:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart Parish School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Sacred Heart Parish 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 Sacred Heart Parish School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Uvalde, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
43
This School
vs
461
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 86% vs 0%
White 11.6% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Sacred Heart Parish School Uvalde Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Sacred Heart Parish School (this school) 6.7
UVALDE EL 3.8
FLORES EL 5.6
UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY 7.0
MORALES J H 3.3
DALTON EL 5.0
BATESVILLE SCHOOL 4.0

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)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Enrollment 43
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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 86.0%
White 11.6%
Asian 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

401 W LEONA ST, Uvalde, TX 78801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SABINAL EL (rated 7.9/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby Sabinal), which scores notably higher. Another option is LA PRYOR EL (rated 7.6/10, 18.7 miles away, in nearby La Pryor), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Uvalde, see our Uvalde schools guide .

Nearby Schools

17 within 34.1 mi
School Distance Rating
UVALDE EL Uvalde 0.3 mi 3.8
ST PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Uvalde 0.4 mi
UVALDE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Uvalde 0.4 mi 7.4
FLORES EL Uvalde 0.6 mi 5.6
CROSSROADS ACADEMY Uvalde 0.9 mi 4.5
UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY Uvalde 0.9 mi 7.0
UVALDE H S Uvalde 0.9 mi 3.9
MORALES J H Uvalde 1.1 mi 3.3
DALTON EL Uvalde 1.3 mi 5.0
KNIPPA SCHOOL Knippa 11.4 mi 7.8
LA PRYOR H S La Pryor 18.7 mi 7.7
LA PRYOR EL La Pryor 18.7 mi 7.6
BATESVILLE SCHOOL Uvalde 20.6 mi 4.0
SABINAL EL Sabinal 20.9 mi 7.9
SABINAL SECONDARY Sabinal 21.0 mi 7.3
UTOPIA SCHOOL Utopia 32.3 mi 7.3
NUECES CANYON EL Barksdale 34.1 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,028

Median Home Value

$144,100

Median Rent

$997/mo

Population

21,487

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

65.4%

Avg Commute

16.4 min

Poverty Rate

22.9%

Median Age

32.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Parish School

What grades does Sacred Heart Parish School serve?

Sacred Heart Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Parish School?

Sacred Heart Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Parish School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Parish School rank in TX?

Sacred Heart Parish School ranks #333 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Sacred Heart Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Parish School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Parish 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 Parish School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
33% M / 67% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Uvalde County

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